218 Right of Way Acquisition for Electrical Transmission Projects 11.05.26 -- Montgomery, AL (CH. 24)
Start Date: 11/5/2026
End Date: 11/6/2026
No. of Days: 2 days
Course Level: Intermediate
CEU Credits: 16.00
Class Time: 8am Central
Tuition: $415.00 USD -Member/$575.00 USD Non-Member
LATE REGISTRATION FEE +$100.00 USD, EFFECTIVE ON 10/28/26
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Sponsored By: CHAPTER 24
Course Description: 218 Right of Way Acquisition for Electrical Transmission Projects
INSTRUCTOR:
George William Christian, Jr., SR/WA retired as the Director, Real Estate for Duke Energy in December 2016 after almost 39 years with the largest investor-owned electric utility in the country. His team was responsible for the acquisition, management, and disposal of property and property rights (including all rights-of-way) for the franchised electric and gas business units in a seven-state area. These opportunities included nuclear, fossil, solar and wind generation sites as well as coal ash repositories, cell tower sites, substations, distribution centers, warehouses and major office needs. His team also negotiated, executed and managed all leases for corporate and business unit needs; land and/or buildings. Bill has a variety of experience within Duke Energy. He began his career working in Customer Services and Billing. He has also worked in Marketing and Distribution, holding many leadership positions and living in several S.C. and N.C. communities. He led the startup of a facility management effort eventually managing the Duke Power non-plant facilities in North Carolina prior to joining Real Estate Services. Bill holds the SR/WA professional designation from the International Right of Way Association and has held every officer position in Carolinas Chapter 31, including President and International Director. Bill is also a qualified CLIMB instructor within the IRWA focusing on Property Management and Communication / Negotiating topics. He served on the International Professional Development Committee representing Region 6. He now serves as a volunteer ethics officer. Additionally, Bill has a B.S. degree in Accounting from Clemson University and MBA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also holds a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation earned through the International Facility Management Association. He is a Licensed General Contractor in N.C. and Licensed Real Estate Broker in both N.C. and S.C.
COURSE COORDINATOR:
Tonya Maraman
tonya.maraman@powersouth.com
334-343-3403
CLASS INFORMATION:
Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery - EastChase
7665 EastChase Parkway
Montgomery, AL 36117
Participant Capacity: 80
Start Time: 8am Central
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mgmeagi-hilton-garden-inn-montgomery-eastchase/