Right of Way - January/February2019

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Houston • MBA in Finance from the University of Houston • Licensed real estate broker in the State of Texas • Completed additional coursework through IR WA, achieving the SR/WA and R/W-RAC Designations

Employment

• Senior Vice President at Percheron, LLC, 2009 - Present • Vice President of Real Estate for Houston METRO

IRWA Activities

• International Secretary,

2017 – 2018

• Member, International Electric & Utilities Committee, 2000 – Present • Vice-Chair, International Electric & Utilities Committee, 2011-2012

• Served on International Finance Committee, 2012-2013

• Member, International Transportation Committee,

2005-2009

• Region 2 Chair, 2014-2016

• Chapter 8 President, 2005

• Chapter 8 Professional of the Year, 2007

• IR WA Certified CLIMB Instructor

Other

•Real Estate Broker -Texas • Gulf Coast Power Association • Women’s Energy Network • Commercial Real Estate Women

ANA RAUSCH, SR/WA
Candidate for IRWA International Vice President

This time last year, I was serving as your International Secretary and assumed I would be elected to the position of International Treasurer. It was something I took for granted and as many of you know, it didn’t happen. I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my first year serving on the International Executive Committee, the future of our Association and about all of you. With defeat comes learning and I’m here to tell you that I have learned and grown from this experience. Over the last six months, I have spoken with many of our fellow members at all levels of the Association to better understand the changes we are all seeking—specifically related to our education programing and instructor development—and how we can come together as an Association to make the IRWA work for everyone. I am humbly asking for your support to allow me the opportunity to finish serving on the International Executive Committee and to help bring forward the changes you want to see.

I have learned that we need direct communication between IRWA officers, Chapter leaders and our members. We must make sure that all of your voices are heard and that our actions as elected leaders reflect what your voices have said. If I am fortunate enough to earn your trust, I will insist on establishing town hall meetings across the Association throughout the year to make sure your voice is not just heard but listened to.

We need to reach out and include our mid-career professionals, who represent the bulk of our membership and should never be taken for granted. We need to make sure that this IRWA silent majority has a strong voice and gets the very best our Association has to offer, starting with leadership training. And there is so much to be gained by fully engaging our young professionals, who has such a strong grasp on what IRWA needs to do to become a magnet for new talent in the industry. I want to make sure this group’s needs are met as they grow into IRWA leadership positions. The Association must also be more inclusive of its committee and community of practice members. They deserve a seat at the table so we can benefit from their expertise and experience.

I am proud of the work I have done over the years to serve this Association and I know in my heart that my work is not done.

I am committed to engaging all our members and listening to each and every one of you. I respectfully ask for your vote and if you support me for the position of Vice President, I will strive to earn your vote every day. I am listening and I hear you. Let’s grow our Association together.