IRWA Course 219

Come join Chapter 52 as we host an in-person training for

IRWA Course 219 - Adult Communication Principles and Methods

In-Person - April 21-22, 2026, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, eastern time

7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435
Register online at www.irwaonline.org

Credentialing

     •  New SR/WA: A required intermediate course for the RWP certification.

     •   Industry: An elective course that can be applied towards all four pathways in the Industry-Specific Pathways.
    Program

     •   Specialist: An elective course for the R/W-AMC and R/W-NAC programs.

     •   PEAK: A required course to attend the PEAK Instructor Development training and become a Certified IRWA Instructor.

INSTRUCTOR: 

Mike A. Penick, SR/WA, is Property & Leasing Coordinator and Right-of-Way Manager at Louisville Metro Government; prior to LMG, Mike was employed as a Right-of-Way Agent at HMB Engineers and Presnell Associates, with acquisitions experience since 1998.  Mike has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisville, and an MBA with International Concentration from McKendree University, with memberships in the honor societies of Phi Kappa Phi and Sigma Beta Delta.  In addition, Mike has taught courses for Jefferson County Public Schools’ Adult Education Program. Mike has served in all board level positions for IRWA Chapter 25, is currently a Certified Course Coordinator, and the Chapter 25 Education Chair.  

COURSE COORDINATOR:  Tim Copeland:   phone:  757-385-8582    email:  jgcopeland@vbgov.com

CLASS LOCATION:

VDOT Hampton Roads District Office

7511 Burbage Drive, Suffolk, VA 23435

Contact #:  757-956-3242

Class Time: 8 am to 5:00 pm Eastern

Start Date: 04/21/2026  End Date: 04/22/2026 

Course Level: Intermediate  -  CEU Credits: 16.00

Tuition: Member: $445.00 USD / Non-member: $615.00 USD

Late: $495.00  / Non-member:  $665.00

Late Registration +$50.00, effective on MARCH 20, 2026

Tuition may be paid by check or credit card to IRWA Headquarters in U.S. Dollars.

AQB Credits: Not Applicable

Prerequisites: Not Applicable