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Candidate Bios
If you are interested for running for a position, please contact Brian Meilke.
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Joe began surveying in 1997 and is licensed in the states in of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. As the Energy Sector Survey Manager, he oversees all aspects of land surveying and mapping activities from initial set-up through project delivery. Additionally, Joe leads the survey management team providing strategic vision, integrated coordination, standards, performance, and staff development.
Joe’s project experience includes energy projects such as electric transmission, electric sub-stations, natural gas pipelines, gas regulator stations, industrial plants, and wind turbine projects. He has experience performing, preparing, and supervising surveys involving government land corners and corner certificates, section breakdowns, highway right-of-way, and railroad property and is responsible for boundary, topographic, and engineering design surveys; section corner re-monumentation, right-of-way and subdivision platting, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, construction staking, acquisition surveys, and preparing and interpreting property descriptions.
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Mike is a real estate appraiser for the Metropolitan Council. He oversees the valuation needed by the Metropolitan Council in the regional policy-making, planning, and providing of essential services to the seven-county Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. Mike has been appraising for 33 years and enjoys being involved with organizations to promote the profession while taking time to enjoy travel and yardwork. He also enjoys collecting and restoring antique lighting.
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Madalynn joined Great River Energy as a field representative in the Land Rights Department in September 2023. She carries out acquisition for transmission lines, substations, and more working closely with property owners to secure easements. She holds the RWA certification. She is the Chapter 20 Environmental Chair and Social Media/Marketing Chair.
An accomplished Environmental Science and Conservation professional holding an MS in Environmental Science, Madalynn brings her expertise to the real estate industry as a licensed REALTOR in the Twin Cities area. Her diverse background includes being featured as a local real estate expert on HGTV's House Hunters, where her knowledge and passion for property and land acquisition shone through. With a well-developed skill set encompassing research, writing, planning, and consulting, she is adept at navigating complex environmental and real estate landscapes both domestically and internationally.
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Andy Girga is a seasoned land and right-of-way professional with extensive experience in energy infrastructure development. As a Senior Advisor, Lands & ROW at Enbridge Employee Services Inc., Andy plays a key role in land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance for major pipeline and energy projects.
With a deep understanding of land rights, negotiations, and project management, Andy works closely with landowners, government agencies, and industry partners to ensure responsible and efficient project execution. His expertise in navigating complex land-use challenges has been instrumental in securing and maintaining critical infrastructure assets.
Andy is committed to fostering positive relationships with communities while upholding Enbridge’s dedication to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.