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 Two | Brent Leftwich, President of Leftwich Management Inc.
Chad Hughes welcomes Brent Leftwich, President of Leftwich Management Inc., to the show. They discuss Brent’s 32+ years experience leading Contract Land Staff (CLS), which he transformed into one of North America’s largest independent right of way and land management companies. Brent shares how he grew the business, introduced key technological advancements, and his insights into the right of way industry.
Season Two Episode One | Paul Scannell, Manager of Real Estate and Title for Geenex Solar LLC
Chad Hughes welcomes Paul Scannell, Manager of Real Estate and Title for Geenex Solar LLC, to the show to talk about title in relation to access. Paul has the better part of 15 years of experience in the sector and sheds light on the intricacies of title, including how minerals for subsurface can affect surface rights.
E13 Jon Yoachim is an innovator and founder of Part & Parcel. Chad meets with Jon to discuss his background in land access and dives into the details of Part & Parcel. As a matchmaking marketplace that connects access professionals with companies that are hiring, Part & Parcel is set to be a fascinating new resource for the industry.
Jon Yoachim has a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Land Use Economics, has worked in land...
Season Two Episode Two | Brent Leftwich, President of Leftwich Management Inc.
Chad Hughes welcomes Brent Leftwich, President of Leftwich Management Inc., to the show. They discuss Brent’s 32+ years experience leading Contract Land Staff (CLS), which he transformed into one of North America’s largest independent right of way and land management companies. Brent shares how he grew the business, introduced key technological advancements, and his insights into the right of way industry.
Season Two Episode One | Paul Scannell, Manager of Real Estate and Title for Geenex Solar LLC
Chad Hughes welcomes Paul Scannell, Manager of Real Estate and Title for Geenex Solar LLC, to the show to talk about title in relation to access. Paul has the better part of 15 years of experience in the sector and sheds light on the intricacies of title, including how minerals for subsurface can affect surface rights.
E13 Jon Yoachim is an innovator and founder of Part & Parcel. Chad meets with Jon to discuss his background in land access and dives into the details of Part & Parcel. As a matchmaking marketplace that connects access professionals with companies that are hiring, Part & Parcel is set to be a fascinating new resource for the industry.
Jon Yoachim has a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Land Use Economics, has worked in land...
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