Ian Michael W. Rogers Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As President, I work closely with the Board of Directors to provide the vision, leadership, and public face for Easements Atlanta, Inc. My responsibilities include direct oversight of property stewardship for more than 40 historic properties, legal compliance, financial accountability, fundraising, and public outreach.Resource Protection and Preservation Easements- Oversee EAI’s preservation easement portfolio, including charitable donations under Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code and O.C.G.A. § 44-10-1, preparation and review of baseline documentation, enforcement of easement agreement violations per deed restrictions, and annual easement inspections- Facilitated the successful preservation easement donation of a historic apartment building in Midtown- Cultivate and reinforce positive property owner relationships through timely and effective communication- Conduct initial reviews of requests to alter properties encumbered by easements in accordance with the easement agreement and deed restrictions; issue written permission as requiredFundraising and Resource Development- Develop and implement the organization's strategic plan- Identify and pursue new easement donation opportunities- Identify charitable donation sources and other public funding from major donors, foundations, and government programs- Provide outreach to property owners, preservationists, public agencies, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders on the benefits of preservation easementsAdministrative- Oversee filings of the organization’s state registrations, federal and state tax forms, renewal of insurance policies, affiliate memberships, and similar obligations- Maintain and update property files electronically- Prepare and manage the annual budget, including revenue and expenses- Supervise GSU Heritage Preservation graduate interns- Maintain a public presence through EAI’s website and other media outlets

Greater Atlanta Area

• Drafted innovative zoning code audits for Metro-Atlanta municipalities • Worked with and resolved substantive land use and zoning issues in comprehensive planning, including code enforcement, due process concerns, administrative review and appeal. • Worked with ArcMap (GIS mapping) and Adobe InDesign to create maps and reports on existing and future land use conditions.• Researched and compiled innovative affordable housing strategies, policies, and legal tools at use in the Metro-Atlanta region for inclusion in the ARC Regional Housing Framework.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Drafted internal memoranda on environmental and land use issues involving eminent domain, Chevron and statutory interpretation, and the Clean Water Act.• Conducted principal research, including open records inquiries, in direct support of GreenLaw’s litigation in the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings.• Prepared exhibits, conducted cross-examination research, and drafted discovery requests.• Prepared full trial transcript summations for key witnesses and contested legal issues, all of which was substantively used in GreenLaw’s trial motions and final post-trial brief.• This case work resulted in a major win for GreenLaw after fifteen years of litigation.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Analyzed subarea and community master plans to inform drafting of internal memoranda and presentations to public stakeholders on planning issues including zoning, transit-supportive development, and future land use.• Organized and helped facilitate various public and other specific stakeholder meetings.• Led a complete redesign of the Community Engagement website.• Researched and analyzed opportunities to use historic preservation tax credits as an economic tool in underdeveloped areas.• Initiated and modeled inter-department collaboration.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

• Taught and managed four undergraduate classes (80 students) – multiple semesters. • Developed and implemented lesson plans for all classes and provided support and feedback to students during weekly office hours. • Administered each class as a project - maintained attendance records and administered all grades, including all student interim and final work products.• Received outstanding marks on official University of Alabama (end of semester) Student Opinions of Instructor (SOI) evaluations. Courses taught:History 101--Western Civilization to 1648History 203--American Civilization to 1865.History 204--American Civilization since 1865.

Greater Seattle Area

Worked four summers and winter breaks during college filling requisite needs on short notice including cashier, produce clerk, file maintenance, and pricing. To be successful, had to learn quickly and manage customers.

Juris Doctor

Activities and Societies: Urban Fellow, Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth; Georgia State Public Interest Law.

Master Of City And Regional Planning

Masters Of Arts (M.A.), American History (United States)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Majored in History with minors in Anthropology and Political Science.

Education record