She supports acquisition projects with a special focus on quality control and data organization. She also assists in analyzing, preparing, reviewing and interpreting land and Right-of-Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses. She has received her Right-of-Way Agent designation through the International Right-of-Way Association and has her Right-of-Way Negotiation and Acquisition designation (R/W NAC) through IRWA. Carol is a licensed real estate agent and notary in Wisconsin.
Carol has worked on numerous transmission line, gas line, and highway projects in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota.
In her free time, Carol enjoys spending time with her family and fishing the lakes of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.
carol.ahles@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 306
Her responsibilities include liaising with clients and landowners to get necessary land rights for the project, securing necessary access, resolving construction-related damages, obtaining necessary project permits, attending public meetings, and handling vegetation management issues.
Kari also holds a Wisconsin Real Estate Sales License and assists clients with residential and recreational real estate acquisitions, dispositions, marketing, and contracting.
In her free time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family and four-legged friends. She also loves musky fishing, hunting, cycling of any sort, and spending as much time outdoors as possible.
kari.genson@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext, 204
Haakon’s current job duties at Steigerwaldt include performing and overseeing all aspects of utility, renewable, and governmental acquisition and permitting projects. Haakon coordinates and ensures client expectations are met in relation to project budgeting, forecasting, schedule, and workflow to ensure successful completion on time and within budget. Additional duties include attending public meetings, obtaining necessary local and state permits, preparing market studies, negotiating with public and private landowners, settling damage claims, and handling vegetation management issues. As Operations Director, Haakon is also responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the day-to-day activities of the Real Estate team. This includes reviewing, evaluating, and managing the acquisition process, ensuring due diligence and compliance with all client and statutory requirements, and ensuring project database and spatial solutions are current and correct.
In his free time, Haakon enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, brook trout fishing, and spending time outdoors.
haakon.h@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 332
Prior to his role at Steigerwaldt, Phil worked as a Senior Land Rights Agent with Xcel Energy.
Phil is a State of Wisconsin Registered Land Surveyor and a State of Wisconsin Real Estate Broker.
phillip.lysdahl@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274
Doug’s duties include attending public open houses, public meetings, obtaining necessary local and state permits, negotiating with public and private landowners, settling damage claims, and handling vegetation management issues. Doug specializes in acquisition, permitting, and working through the statutory acquisition process; as a surveyor, he also conducts exhibit and legal description review.
In his free time, Doug enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
doug.mathys@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274
Prior to her current position, Sam was in customer service for 12 years as a server at a supper club in Tomahawk and a stay-at-home mom.
In her free time, Sam enjoys spending time with her family and dog, watching her children's sporting events, and watching true crime shows.
sam.rigney@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274, ext. 324
Prior to his current position, Nathan was a Contract Landman working for oil and gas companies throughout the United States, negotiating leases for oil and gas exploration with mineral owners and running full title for the mineral ownership.
In his free time, Nathan enjoys all aspects of the outdoors including hunting, fishing, four wheeling, and camping with the family.
nathan.seely@steigerwaldt.com
715.699.1401, ext. 211
bill.unke@steigerwaldt.com
715.453.3274