Krista Chambers, SR/WA began her right-of-way career at the Montana Department of Transportation in Great Falls, MT. Krista spent the first 15 years with MDT, specializing in difficult negotiations and covering hundreds of miles of right-of-way projects. In 2018, Krista accepted a position with HDR Engineering Inc., as a Project Manager and moved to Washington. She has spent her career involved in all phases of right of way (Project scoping, appraisal / appraisal review, acquisition, negotiation, relocation assistance and property (asset) management). In addition to her career experience, she holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Communications from Montana State University and is a CLIMB Certified Instructor. Krista is currently the IRWA Region 7 Secretary and on the International Professional Education Committee. She is the recipient of the IRWA 2018 Region 7 Professional of the Year, served on the International Finance Committee and also served two years as the IRWA Region 7 International Nominations and Elections Committee Representative. She holds a Broker’s license in the State of WA and is currently the President of the Northwestern Chapter of the National Scleroderma Foundation.

Cyndi Whelpley, SR/WA 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 worked for Puget Sound Energy and Washington State Dept. of Transportation and is currently a Senior R/W Agent with Universal Field Services, Inc. working as a consultant to local public agencies. She has also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves with Seabee battalions in the Pacific Fleet, NAS Whidbey Island VR-61 squadron and with the Vice Admiral of the Naval Reserve. Cyndi is a past recipient of the Chapter 4 Professional of the Year award and a 2018 Balfour Award Finalist. Currently, Cyndi serves the IRWA as Region 7 Vice Chair. Cyndi has been an IRWA member for 19 years and holds the SR/WA designation as a member of Chapter 4 in Bellevue, WA. She has earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman College and completed the University of Washington’s Project Management Certification program. When she’s not in her office, you will find her actively supporting her community. She has a heart of service and volunteers with the youth football & cheer, is a Board member on the Scleroderma Foundation, and an advocate for high-risk youth and addiction recovery services.