Instructor Information
If you are interested in becoming an instructor for any of the Land University courses, please read the RLI Instructor Approval and Professional Development Policy below.
Below is a list of current Land University instructors:
Agricultural Land Brokerage and Marketing
Ben Crosby: Winter Haven, FL, 263-293-5600, ben@crosbydirt.com
Kirk Goble: Greeley, CO, 970-356-1618, kirk@bell5.com
Randy Hertz: Nevada, IA, 515-382-6596, rhertz@nev.hfmgt.com
Creative Land Planning
David Jensen: Denver, CO, 303-369-7369, djensen@davidjensenassociates.com
Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage
Steve Anderson: Lipan, TX 254-646-3237, steve@lipanland.com
Jim Anselmi: Rock Springs, WY 307-371-6085, jim@jimanselmiccim.com
Ben Crosby: Winter Haven, FL, 263-293-5600, ben@crosbydirt.com
Kirk Goble: Greeley, CO, 970-356-1618, kirk@bell5.com
Randy Hertz: Nevada, IA, 515-382-6596, rhertz@nev.hfmgt.com
Sam Kain: West Des Moines, IA, 515-221-9950, skain@farmers-national.com
Syd Machat: Keedysville, MD, 301-432-5466, sydmachat@msn.com
Fletcher Majors: Wetumpka, AL, 334-567-0924, fletcher@greatsouthernland.com
Ned Massie: Richmond, VA, 804-750-1200, nmassie@grantmassie.com
Land Development:
Ned Massie: Richmond, VA, 804-750-1200, nmassie@grantmassie.com
Andre J. van Rensburg: Jacksonville, FL, 904-672-1802, ajvanrensburg@gmail.com
Land Investment Analysis:
Randy Hertz: Nevada, IA, 515-382-6596, rhertz@nev.hfmgt.com
Fletcher Majors: Wetumpka, AL, 334-567-0924, fletcher@greatsouthernland.com
Ned Massie: Richmond, VA, 804-750-1200, nmassie@grantmassie.com
Andre J. van Rensburg: Jacksonville, FL, 904-672-1802, ajvanrensburg@gmail.com
Practical Navigation for Land Professionals:
Rick Hood: Edmonds, WA, 425-275-3013, rick@hoodcs.com
Site Selection:
Bob Benedon: Tucson, AZ, 250-975-1801, bobbenedon@yahoo.com
Ben Crosby: Winter Haven, FL, 263-293-5600, ben@crosbydirt.com
Andre J. van Rensburg: Jacksonville, FL, 904-672-1802, ajvanrensburg@gmail.com
Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges:
Craig Brown: Dallas, TX, 888-337-1031, craig.brown@ipx1031.com
David Brown: Des Moines, IA, 515-279-1111, dbrown@ipe1031.com
James Miller: Phoenix, AZ, 602-850-8630, james.miller@ipx1031.com
Tax Implications of Real Estate:
Chris Bird: Orangeville, CA, 916-726-7407, chris@chrisbirdseminar.com
Timberland:
Rick Taylor: McComb, MS 601-684-1516, rtaylor@mossyoakproperties.com
Transitional Land:
Fletcher Majors: Wetumpka, AL, 334-567-0924, fletcher@greatsouthernland.com
Ned Massie: Richmond, VA, 804-750-1200, nmassie@grantmassie.com
RLI Instructor Approval and Professional Development Policy
Beginning in 2010, only Accredited Land Consultants (ALC) will be eligible to teach Land 101. To apply for approval to teach Land 101, ALCs must:
- Submit a resume including any previous teaching experience and land brokerage experience.
- Attend a 101 Course being taught by an instructor designated for “train the trainer” by RLI, or an official Instructor Certification for Land 101 held by RLI.
- Successfully complete the course test.
- Be an RLI member in good standing.
Land experts interested in applying to teach any RLI Land University courses (other than Land 101) must:
- Submit a resume including any previous teaching experience and brokerage experience directly relating to the subject matter of the specific course.
- Within six months after approval notification, attend the course being taught by an instructor designated for “train the trainer ” by RLI.
- All Land University instructors must hold a category of membership in RLI.
General Guidelines
Approval of Applications:
All applications to teach should be submitted to RLI staff for review at rli@realtors.org. The application will be reviewed by the Education Task Force. Those suggested for approval will be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board meets once a month to facilitate these approvals and may designate an Officer to make a decision if necessary for time considerations.
Student Evaluations
Student evaluations must be submitted for each course taught by all instructors. Staff will review and prepare reports from the evaluations.
If evaluations or other concerns reach a level that staff or members feel requires action, the Board of Directors (or Officers) may suspend or revoke an instructor’s approval to teach. The EVP may suspend the approval of RLI member instructors where serious infractions occur and the Officers are not readily available to make a decision. The Officers or BOD will meet to take action in these cases as soon as possible.
Reinstatement criteria may include further training of a nature to be determined by the BOD.
Professional Development: Policies and Procedures
Instructor Professional Development Requirements
RLI instructors must participate once a year in approved professional development activities. Every two years, all approved instructors are required to attend an RLI Instructor Forum in addition to the yearly requirements.
Instructors who fail to fulfill the professional development requirements will be dropped from the approved instructor roster. A dropped instructor is required to go through the full approved instructor process if he/she desires to return to being an approved RLI instructor status.
Professional Development Opportunities
All Instructors
a. Coursework and White Papers: Submit for approval a course or courses to be taken that directly relate to improving knowledge in the business of land and/or in instructional best practices for instructors. Course syllabi and summaries should be submitted for approval prior to taking the course(s).
1. Courses should be a minimum of eight total contact hours.
2. When completed, submit proof of having taken the course. The proof should be
· A five-paragraph or more summary of the content covered that can be shared with members and/or faculty members as a white paper.
· A copy of a certificate of successful completion of the course should be submitted to the RLI Education Manager.
White papers and proof of completion must be submitted prior to the end of the year.
b. RLI Course updates: Participate in updating an RLI course. Submit a proposal for a course update to the RLI Education Manager for approval.
c. RLI Web Seminars: Participate in developing and facilitating a web seminar. Submit a proposal for a web seminar to the RLI Education Manager for approval.
d. In-Service Training: Develop and facilitate an in-service training via a web seminar and/or at an RLI instructor forum. Submit a proposal explaining the format and objectives of the training program to the RLI Education Manager for approval.
e. New Course Development: Develop the content for a new course relevant to the business of land. Submit a proposal summarizing content to be covered and course objectives.
1031 instructors who are attorneys
a. Coursework and White Papers: Submit proof of having successfully completed the yearly courses that are required to stay current with the 1031 rules and regulations. The proof should be the following:
1. A five-paragraph or more summary of content covered that can be shared with members and others as a white paper
2. A copy of a successful completion certificate of the yearly course.