Rick Trelz

Experience

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  Illinois Power Company

  Jan 1986 - Dec 2004

  Developed and administered land management programs for approximately 604 parcels of land.Maintained accurate records regarding property ownership and lease agreements.Solicited bids for leases and property sales to obtain market rents and optimum sales revenue. Negotiated and prepared lease agreements with existing and prospective tenants.Recommended, coordinated and negotiated the sale of property no longer needed by the Company.Acquired land rights and fee purchases for the construction and maintenance of Company facilities.Acquired and administered railroad license/permit agreements and payments. Provided technical support and training for other real estate staff members.Provided value-added real estate expertise to Illinois Power business units. Prepared and coordinated real estate documents to satisfy the requirements of the Companymortgage. Show less Utilized project information to evaluate easement or other land right requirements.Determined property ownership and legal descriptions of property.Prepared easements or other land right documents. Negotiated and secured over 950 easements.Supervised three contractors and had overall responsibility for the real estate activities associated with the formation of a subsidiary for the Company’s power plants.Obtained construction and highway permits from city, township, county, and state officials.Investigated and negotiated the settlement of construction damages.Obtained forestry permits required for trimming and removal of trees.Provided easement and other real estate information to company personnel.Investigated and negotiated the settlement of over 900 small claims filed against the Company.Investigated after hour accidents/incidents involving Company equipment and facilities.Provided technical support for real estate personnel working in other locations. Show less Assisted with the land management activities involving Company owned property.Negotiated the fee purchases of property needed for Company facilities.Negotiated the sale of property no longer needed by the Company.Acquired easements and permits for electric and gas transmission facilities.Investigated and negotiated the settlement of construction damages.Maintained records and administered payments for gas storage leases.Lead the real estate department’s support for the Company’s new mortgage in 1992.Designed the format and assisted with the implementation of the computerized real estate record system.Supervised temporary personnel and had overall responsibility for the inputting of over 200,000 records in the computerized real estate record system.Provided technical support for real estate agents working in other locations. Show less Purchased materials / services, the total of which amounted to millions of dollars annually, to support the operations and maintenance of all Company areas and power plants. Interviewed vendors to develop a working knowledge of current market and price trends.Solicited and evaluated bids selecting qualified vendors and negotiating the most favorable terms.Expedited the delivery of materials and the performance of services to meet Company deadlines.Resolved accounting problems to ensure timely payment for materials and services.Provided technical guidance on standardization, specifications, lead times, quality, and quantity of goods and services.Coordinated the purchasing of materials and services on an emergency basis.Promoted to Senior Buyer in June of 1989.Provided training and guidance to Buyers to improve their effectiveness and knowledge. Show less Developed and maintained database and spreadsheet applications for real estate records.Provided personal computer training and assistance to member of the Real Estate Department.Assisted with the Company’s property management programs.Administered the annual gas storage lease payments.Reviewed and processed subordination agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation.Administered the Company’s joint pole use program.Reviewed documents secured by Real Estate Agents to ensure accuracy. Show less

  • Land Management Specialist

    Oct 2003 - Dec 2004

  • Real Estate and Claims Specialist

    Sept 1995 - Oct 2003

  • Real Estate Representative

    Oct 1990 - Sept 1995

  • Buyer / Senior Buyer

    May 1987 - Oct 1990

  • Real Estate Analyst

    Jan 1986 - May 1987
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  Ameren

  Dec 2004 - May 2024

  Overall responsibility for electric and gas transmission line projects in Illinois including supervision of Ameren Real Estate Supervisors and oversight of outside contractors providing title, surveying, appraisals, and easement acquistion. Responsible for cash flow projections, budgeting, and schedules,public outreach process, line siting studies, Illinois Commerce Commission testimony and evidentiary hearings, Circuit court eminent domain filings and testimony. Currently real estate project lead for the 380 mile Illinois Rivers electric transmission line project. Show less Provided direct supervision for 8-10 real estate distribution agents and contractors covering 29,000 square miles in central and southern Illinois.Responsible for the property rights acquisition for new electric transmission line projects.Provided testimony for electric line projects at the Illinois Commerce Commission.Testified in condemnation cases in circuit court.Reviewed and approved various real estate documents, contracts, and agreements. Participated in the hiring process of new employees. Provided recommendation for changes in organizational structure and agent assignments. Approved invoices and disbursements for the purchase of property and property rights. Prepared and communicated employee performance reviews; made recommendations for employee disciplinary actions and promotions. Participated on numerous departmental process improvement teams. Show less

  • Manager - Real Estate

    Jul 2013 - May 2024

  • Real Estate Supervisor

    Dec 2004 - Jul 2013