BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Alex Brown is a Project Manager with Contract Land Staff. He has four years’ experience in the right-of-way industry, working on electric and gas transmission projects. Alex has been apart of the IRWA Chapter 37 since 2018 and has his RWA designation. Alex graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia with a bachelor’s degree in marketing in the Spring of 2018 and has his Missouri Real Estate License.

Alex Brown

Real Estate Specialist

Contract Land Staff, LLC

alex.brown@contractlandstaff.com

PRESIDENT ELECT

Scott is currently serving as a Utilities Director for Contract Land Staff in the Midwest Region. Scott joined IRWA Chapter 37 in 2019, and was elected Treasurer in 2022. Scott’s responsibilities at CLS include providing project-level oversight, monitoring processes, protocols, staffing, project budgeting and project execution. Scott is a proven Project Manager for CLS and has worked on numerous linear projects for electric transmission, gas transmission, telecommunications, and water utility projects throughout Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Kentucky. Scott is a Missouri licensed Real Estate Salesperson, and he completed his MBA in 2020.

Scott Gross, MBA

Director - Utilities

Contract Land Staff, LLC

Scott.Gross@contractlandstaff.com

VICE PRESIDENT

Gail Brown, MBA

President

Urban Planning and Development Corporation (UPDC)

Gbrown@updc.com

Gail Brown is a distinguished right-of-way professional with extensive experience in acquiring property rights for government, public, and private entities, driving forward local initiatives. As President of Urban Planning and Development Corporation (UPDC) since 1990, Gail has provided visionary leadership, overseeing project management and specializing in land acquisition, negotiations, relocation and community engagement. Under her leadership, UPDC gained prominence for its exceptional land acquisition services, notably through the City of St. Louis’ Lambert Airport Noise Mitigation Program.
A proud St. Louis native, Gail continues her family’s legacy of community-focused small businesses. She is a licensed real estate broker in Missouri and Illinois and actively contributes to local development and housing initiatives. Gail serves as Vice Chair of the City of St. Louis Land Reutilization Authority and is an appointed Commissioner on the St. Louis City Affordable Housing Commission.

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

Kimberly Gross is a Real Estate Specialist with Ameren Transmission. Her experience includes electric transmission projects throughout North America as well as gas transmission in Illinois. Currently she is leading Business Development Special Projects at Ameren which include the Central Illinois Grid Transformation Program (LRTP - both competitive and direct assigned); and multiple other greenfield transmission projects. Prior to Ameren, Kimberly worked for LS Power where she developed, among other things, a FERC 1000 project, gen-tie lines, greenfield transmission, competitive proposal development, regulatory filing support and Department of Energy Loan Guarantee management. She has 27 years of transmission experience as well as SR/WA, R/W-NAC, PMP, MBA and MA degrees and certifications. Kimberly lives in southern Illinois with her husband and 5 children.

Kimberly Gross, PMP, MBA, MA, SR/WA, R/W-NAC

Real Estate Specialist, Ameren Transmission

Ameren Services

KGross5@ameren.com

SECRETARY

Tiffany Hill is a Land Acquisition Specialist and Negotiator with Hanson Professional Services. Her diverse professional background in real estate and contract negotiations, marketing, sales, and client relations is what makes her successful in building trust with property owners, navigating complex negotiations, and securing crucial contract agreements that result in project success. Her ability to balance stakeholder interests and find mutually beneficial solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted professional in the field. Tiffany is involved with multiple professional organizations within the AEC industry and has been elected Secretary for IRWA Chapter 37 in 2024. She is looking forward to making a positive contribution to her local IRWA chapter and leveraging her knowledge and professional experience to advance the organization's goals and support its initiatives.

Tiffany Hill

Land Acquisition Specialist

Hanson Professional Services Inc.

THill@hanson-inc.com