Founder, William (Bill) Wermund, SR/WA has over 50 years of right of way experience. Bill started his career in right of way with Indiana Bell in January of 1969 and retired from there December 1996. He then founded and created a successful right of way acquisition company that serves mainly utility companies. Bill loves what he does & enjoys teaching others about the industry. He has served in the Indiana Chapter of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) in many capacities over his career including President, International Director and Membership Chair. Bill received the honor of Indiana Chapter 10's Professional of the Year twice. He has been a member of the IRWA for over 50 years and received special recognition for this in 2019. Bill was also an integral part of the Indiana Chapter 10's hosting of the annual conference for the IRWA as a member of the committee. When not working, Bill enjoys assisting his grandsons with their go-kart racing!
Laura Wermund Santos is a Senior Right of Way Acquisition Agent with Negotiations, Inc.; she has been with the company since 2007. Prior to joining her father in the right of way business, Laura worked for a residential builder in the land department. After joining Negotiations, Inc. Laura worked to achieve her SR/WA and Brokers License and has become a respected professional in the industry. In 2017, Laura became part owner of Negotiations Inc. and CEO of the company which focuses on utility acquisitions. Laura has held several positions with the International Right of Way Association including Chapter President, International Director, Education Chair and is currently the Chapter 10 Newsletter Editor and a member of the Education Committee. Laura enjoys spending time with her husband Mike, two boys and father out on the go kart track when not securing easement acquisitions.
Ron Barker, SRWA, completed a 48-year career and is recently retired (March 2022) being Lead Right of Way Agent at CenterPoint Energy Company Indiana North a natural gas and electric distribution company serving 6 states. Ron has worked within the Indiana and Ohio footprint of CenterPoint Energy service territories and has over 40 years of experience in the right of way profession working in project management, right of way acquisition and railroad permitting since 1979. He has been an active member of the International Right of Way Association since 1979. Ron is actively involved in the International Right of Way Association as a member of Crossroads of America, Indiana Chapter 10. He has served in all chapter leadership positions and has held numerous chapter committee positions. Ron has served Region 5 as Regional Secretary, Vice Chair and Chair. He has also served as Vice Chair and Chair of the International Nominations and Election Committee. Ron also serves and is a long-time member of the IRWA International Pipeline Committee. Ron currently serves as a trustee on the Right of Way International Education Foundation and is Assistant Treasurer.
Prior to joining Negotiations Inc. in 2006, Stan owned and operated a successful excavation and drainage company. Stan has been on the Board of Directors for Hendricks Power Cooperative, an electric utility, since 1994. Over the course of his tenure, he has served many roles on the board such as President, Secretary and has aided as committee chairs as well. Stan was appointed to the Hendricks County Drainage Board by the county commissioners in 2006 and remains on the board today. He also worked in the electric utility industry for Duke as a Project Engineer and was responsible for designing many high voltage transmission lines with multimillion dollar budgets. Stan's diverse background has been a great asset to Negotiations, Inc. and the IRWA since joining both in 2006. When Stan has free time, he enjoys spending it with his wife, children, grandchildren and great granddaughter!
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