At Burns & McDonnell, I’m focused on delivering top-tier stakeholder management services to help our clients successfully execute their large and mega-scale infrastructure projects. Big projects have a broad impact on a wide range of stakeholders, from business and community leaders to local residents. Whether you are building a new overpass or extending a transmission line, successful public engagement is imperative for implementing and completing your work, on time with no surprises.I am also involved with our Chariton Hills Conservation Bank in northern Missouri, the first conservation bank approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the protection of the northern long-eared bat. Chariton Hills offers credits to offset habitat impacts throughout the state of Missouri.With more than 20 years of experience managing real estate services for transmission, generation and renewable projects, I’ve managed and negotiated the transfer of millions of dollars of fee simple, leasehold, easement and other types of rights in real property. Through my experience, I’ve gained an in-depth understanding of real estate law and a thorough understanding of the nuances of property-rights negotiation. I led the Stakeholder Management Solutions (SMS) team at Burns & McDonnell for 7 years. Our SMS team manages all activities related to public involvement, land acquisition, community relations and land use planning/zoning in support of large capital projects, such as pipelines, electrical transmission lines and roadways.Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm where each professional brings an ownership mentality to our projects. That means we think like owners, working through each challenge until it’s resolved, exceeding our clients’ goals.If you’d like to chat about your business needs, send me an email at cbell@burnsmcd.com.Specialties: Right of Way; Public Involvement; Land Acquisition; Community Relations; Land Use Planning