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August 2025

LAN Promotes Graves to Right of Way Practice Leader

Shenelle Graves (Photo courtesy of LAN)
Shenelle Graves (Photo courtesy of LAN)

HOUSTON, TX — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) promotes Shenelle Graves, LGPP, R/W-NAC, to Right of Way (ROW) Practice Leader.

Graves brings more than 15 years of experience in the ROW industry, acquiring a variety of real estate interests, including simple fee interests and various easements. She has demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and building rapport with property owners in sensitive situations. Her project portfolio includes major infrastructure and flood control efforts such as the Halls Bayou Bond Implementation Program, Hurricane Harvey Home Buyout, and the 36-inch Southeast Water Transmission Line for the city of Houston.

In her new role, Graves will oversee LAN’s ROW services, providing strategic direction, quality assurance, and client coordination for projects across Texas and beyond. She is recognized for her ability to manage acquisition programs, ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines, and deliver results on schedule and within budget.

Graves holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston - Victoria and maintains certifications including the Texas Real Estate Salesperson License, R/W-NAC (Negotiation/Acquisition Certified), Local Government Project Procedures (LGPP), and Texas Notary Public.

“Shenelle’s leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to client service have been instrumental to the success of our ROW projects,” said Tom Ellis, PE, Vice President at LAN. “Her promotion reflects our confidence in her ability to lead the practice and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients.”

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Graves succeeds Kerry Fulton, SR/WA, LGPP, who has transitioned into a part-time advisory role after leading the ROW practice for several years.

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