Pulling properties from a list

JLogan3o13 If i understand you problem let me reiterate so that can help you wit some options:

You want to capture the Approved by person name and use it in the next automation process. As Last Modified By person not exactly the person who always approves because there might be further updates after the approval.

So first thing is to capture the approved by in column is needed to ensure you always get the good data this will be fail proof:

Step 1: Create a column named as Approved By make this as people picker

Step 2: Modify the workflow and check if the Approved =1 and Approved By is empty then set the modified value in to the Approved By Column

The step 2 will ensure who ever changes the status Approved =1 for the first time sets him as the Approver and this field can be used for your automation.

Hope this helps. Please mark the response appropriately if it helps in finding the resolution.

Vikram