Trusted Mediation & Conciliation for Workplace and Labor-Management Disputes

Independent neutral helping you resolve conflict with clarity, fairness, and respect.


Neutral. Fair. Practical.


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A Practical, People-Centered Approach to Conflict Resolution

I am an independent neutral serving the North Bay and greater California in mediation, conciliation, early-resolution processes, and workplace dispute management.

My work is grounded in real-world labor-management experience.

I help parties communicate openly, identify shared interests, and reach workable solutions without escalating to unnecessary litigation.

Where I Can Help

Neutral Services

  • Mediation
  • Conciliation
  • Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
  • Fact-finding assistance
  • Advisory support in arbitration contexts

Workplace & Employment Disputes

  • Communication breakdowns
  • Harassment / hostile work environment concerns
  • Performance and disciplinary conflicts

Labor-Management & Union Relations

  • Collective bargaining impasses
  • Grievance resolution
  • Internal union disputes
  • Supervisor–employee conflict

Why Choose an Independent Neutral?

Not another lawyer in the room — a trusted facilitator.

With experience across the full spectrum of labor relations, I understand how conflicts develop and how to resolve them.

  • Neutrality: No positional bias, no advocacy agenda.
  • Practical experience: Grounded in functional workforce systems and stakeholder compliance.
  • Communication skill: De-escalation, reframing, interest-based dialogue.
  • Credibility: Years of labor leadership, regulatory experience, and graduate-level study in conflict management.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Philosophy

Respect. Transparency. Forward movement.

My approach centers on listening to understand, identifying shared interests, and building options collaboratively.

The process is designed to be grounded, respectful, and productive.

Professional Associations

  • Associate Member, Sonoma County Bar Association, ADR Section
  • Northern California Labor and Employment Relations Association
  • Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations

Experiences

  • Professional training in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, conflict resolution
  • Civil Service, Deputy Labor Commissioner
  • Sole Proprietor, US Agrosystems
  • Union Leadership, IBEW Local 551
  • Labor Trustee, Redwood Empire Electrical Workers

Let’s Talk About Your ADR Needs

Whether you are an employee, business owner, attorney, mediator, HR professional, or labor representative, I welcome collaboration and referrals.