Mr. Bartels has over 27 years experience in roadway construction work, with over 20 years experience in local government public works construction, inspection, project management, and contract administration. In conflict resolution, Mr. Bartels has over 8 years experience as an active mediator, with 85 hours of mediation training from two separate mediation programs.

Bill Blackburn has a mixture of business and human service experience spanning over 40 years, making him a highly effective and creative mediator. His experience includes licensed residential and commercial general contractor, land developer, hotel operations manager, resort and restaurant owner. 

I’ve been a licensed General Building Contractor in both
residential and commercial
construction for many years. My professional experience brings technical knowledge to both the mediation and arbitration processes. I am dedicated to the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and to upholding the integrity and fairness of the mediation and arbitration processes.

JEROME LANDAU

jlandau@cdrsllc.com

RUSS LOUMAN

russlouman@cdrsllc.com

Corporate Counsel for Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd providing expert and ADR services. Thirty years experience in construction as an Engineer, Construction Representative, Attorney, Expert Witness, and ADR Provider. Dispute resolution experience: bridges,roads,transit, infrastructure, civil, residential, multi-family, office, hotel, casino, commercial,industrial, educational, prisons, justice centers, hospitals, marine facilities, ship repair and shipbuilding.

A professional Mediator, Arbitrator and Facilitator for over 30 years, attorney Jerome Landau holds national and international leadership roles in dispute resolution communities. Jerome’s experience includes general construction, construction defects, transactional and contractual matters and real estate issues. Jerome has construction oversight experience and has been in real estate brokerage for over 25 years.

Russ Louman brings a variety of skills and experience to your mediation table.  He has spent the last 30 years within the construction industry which include being a municipality commercial, residential and industrial building inspector, ADA  inspector and plan reviewer.  He has obtained a paralegal degree and been an active mediator for six years.

My name is Delores Manwar. I am a licensed REALTOR; moved to Scottsdale 7 years ago from Missouri Have extensive experience as an EEO representative and mediator, recently mediating in the Justice Courts. I gained knowledge in matters pertaining to construction management through employment with the City. A retiree from TWA & the US Government.

Mr. Webb has over 30 years experience in commercial construction of all types. He was in charge of all construction of hotels, office buildings, retail centers, college dormitories, schools and public facilities. His neutrality, fairness and integrity experience in dispute resolution includes delay claims, contractual disputes, defective work claims as a contractor and arbitrator.

With over fourteen years experience in the construction industry as a Project Manager, Lisa York has successfully resolved hundreds of construction related issues.  Her hands-on experience and understanding of the complexities of construction schedules, contracts, and costs give her the ability to understand issues of the dispute which result in a fair and equitable resolution.