Founded in 1930 under the leadership of the renowned land economist and champion of academic freedom, Richard T. Ely Honorary Society for the Advancement of Land Economics Provides a forum for the study and advancement of land economics where the "winnowing and sifting" of ideas takes place in an atmosphere of mutual respect Apolitical not-for-profit professional organization

LAI Membership Individuals are invited who have made notable contributions to the study and ethical practice of land use Now more than 2,000 members worldwide 1991 the Board of Governors approved the addition of the Student Organization "LAISA"

LAI Chapters Aloha Baltimore Boston St. Louis Chicago San Francisco London Los Angeles Memphis Minnesota New York Orange County Ottawa Philadelphia Phoenix Puget Sound Sacramento San Diego Toronto Vancouver Washington DC New Mexico

“Fostering a closer association with academia and professionals involved with land economics and related fields“ While original goal is still valid today, it has been expanded: Now a catalyst for the advancement of land economics by facilitating the interaction of members who have distinguished themselves in their professions, their communities and through academic achievements. Provides an opportunity for distinguished practitioners and scholars to come together in fellowship to discuss, debate and perhaps solve dilemmas involving use of our land resources. Organizational Goals

Criteria for Membership Achieved professional distinction, with a minimum of ten years of work experience Made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of land economics Distinguished themselves in the community through public service

Land Economics Foundation of LAI Purpose Proposed projects by members who know the leaders of states and towns and the problems they face Many members have strong affiliations with colleges, universities and secondary schools as well as hospitals and inner city organizations where the dollars Expertise of our Land Economics Foundation could play a meaningful role Funding for the ASU LAISA The founding of the ASU LAISA received $5000 in initial funding from this group which must be matched. I also must report on your progress at each meeting.

LAI’s goals and expectations for LAISA

President Steven R. Gragg, MAI SRA Managing Director / Valuation Services Cushman & Wakefield Vice Presidents Programs Brian Kearney President and CEO Downtown Phoenix Partnership Wellington Reiter Dean College of Design, ASU Vice President Membership Andy Conlin Managing Director Mesirow Financial Real Estate Treasurer Ann McCartney Senior Vice President Investors Mortgage Holdings Vice President, Board Member Lance Ross, SIOR Ross Property Advisors Immediate Past President Tres Winius Principal / Director, Integra Winius Realty Advisors 2007 Board of Directors - LAI PHX