Please note:  On May 3, 2024, the Federal Highway Administration published revisions to the Final Rule, amending the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA) regulations. IRWA is currently updating related course materials to reflect these changes. Meanwhile, please refer to the Uniform Act Regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 — New Rule Fact Sheet, which includes Frequently Asked Questions and a high-level overview of the changes.
New Rule Fact Sheet Download
 

Start Date: 8/1/2025
End Date: 8/1/2025
No. of Days: 1 day
Course Level: Core
CEU Credits: 8.00
Class Time:  8am Pacific
Tuition: $265.00 Member / $385.00 Non-Member
 

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Sponsored By:  Chapter 3

Course Description: 105 The Uniform Act - Executive Summary

INSTRUCTORS:
Cyndi Whelpley, SR/WA, R/W-RAC started her right of way career with Caltrans in 1992 after graduating from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in public administration. She moved to Washington state in 2000 and has worked for Puget Sound Energy, the Washington State Dept. of Transportation and on local agency projects with Universal Field Services, Inc.  Cyndi is currently a Project Manager with HDR, Inc. based in their Everett office. She has also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves with Seabee battalions in the Pacific Fleet, NAS Whidbey Island VR-61 squadron and as a Protocol Officer with the Vice Admiral of the Naval Reserve in New Orleans. Cyndi is a past recipient of the Chapter 4 Professional of the Year award, 2018 Balfour Award Finalist and 2020 Region Professional of the Year. She currently serves as Treasurer of the International Executive Committee. She has earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Chapman College and completed the University of Washington’s Project Management Certification program. Cyndi has a heart of service and actively involved in her community with the Rotary International, Soroptomist International of the Americas and serving as a Board member on the Scleroderma Foundation of the Northwest Chapter.

Krista Chambers, SR/WA
Owner, Rocky Mountain Land Solutions
Krista Chambers embarked on her right of way career with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Great Falls, MT. Over her years at MDT, she honed her expertise in complex negotiations, managing extensive right of way projects across the vast landscapes of Big Sky Country. In 2018, Krista transitioned to HDR Engineering Inc. as a Project Manager. Her relentless dedication soon propelled her into the role of ROW/Real Estate Services Manager for Washington State. In this capacity, she managed all facets of right of way delivery for large-scale infrastructure projects, including MegaProgram initiatives for WSDOT and Sound Transit. Her leadership and expertise were instrumental in navigating complex regulatory environments, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering projects that significantly enhanced the region’s transportation infrastructure. Drawing on her extensive experience in both public service and consulting, Krista, along with her two daughters, founded Rocky Mountain Land Solutions (a WOSB) in 2024 and partnered with Verdanterra LLC, an engineering, survey and environmental firm. Together, they form an unparalleled team, delivering comprehensive and innovative infrastructure solutions nationwide. Krista’s academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree in communications from Montana State University. She currently serves as the IRWA Region 7 Chair, is an IRWA CLIMB Certified Instructor, and a member of the International Professional Education Committee (Instructor Development). Her accolades include the IRWA 2021 W. Howard Armstrong Instructor of the Year and the IRWA 2018 Region 7 Professional of the Year.

CLASSROOM LOCATION:
Newrow Conference Call
Start Time:  8am Pacific