Access — let’s hear the inside story.
Welcome to Elevated Access, a podcast about the access required for energy and infrastructure developments across North America

Join me, Chad Hughes, as we meet with those at the top of their field whose experiences have helped shape the energy and infrastructure landscape – leaders who get access.
Whether you’re a business leader, project developer, or professional who has been part of the access journey, or simply interested in what enables development, this podcast sheds light on the depth of care and attention that goes into securing access for development – and just how big of an undertaking it is.
Season Two Episode Eight | Andrea Carolan, Managing Director of Public Private Property in Adelaide, Australia
Chad Hughes welcomes Andrea Carolan, Managing Director of Public Private Property in Adelaide, Australia, to the show for insight into challenges in her sector. Andrea talks about her career in valuation and sheds light on what approaches are different between urban and rural appraisal.
Season Two Episode Seven | Thomas Schaffer, Senior Manager for Transmission Right of Way at AEP
Chad Hughes hosts Thomas Schaffer, Senior Manager for Transmission Right-of-Way at American Electric Power, on the show to discuss the work AEP is doing and how they engage with customers in meaningful ways. They delve into Thomas’ career history and what the future has in store for the industry.
Season Two Episode Six | Richie McNally, Executive Vice President at ORC
Chad Hughes welcomes Richie McNally of O R Colan to the podcast to discuss his career in the right of way space. They discuss human resourcing complexities and resource scarcity in the industry, drawing on Richie’s extensive experiences and insight.
Season Two Episode Eight | Andrea Carolan, Managing Director of Public Private Property in Adelaide, Australia
Chad Hughes welcomes Andrea Carolan, Managing Director of Public Private Property in Adelaide, Australia, to the show for insight into challenges in her sector. Andrea talks about her career in valuation and sheds light on what approaches are different between urban and rural appraisal.
Season Two Episode Seven | Thomas Schaffer, Senior Manager for Transmission Right of Way at AEP
Chad Hughes hosts Thomas Schaffer, Senior Manager for Transmission Right-of-Way at American Electric Power, on the show to discuss the work AEP is doing and how they engage with customers in meaningful ways. They delve into Thomas’ career history and what the future has in store for the industry.
Season Two Episode Six | Richie McNally, Executive Vice President at ORC
Chad Hughes welcomes Richie McNally of O R Colan to the podcast to discuss his career in the right of way space. They discuss human resourcing complexities and resource scarcity in the industry, drawing on Richie’s extensive experiences and insight.
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