CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES - Key Persons

Andrea Goldman is a litigator, arbitrator and mediator who focuses on construction/contractor, business and employment matters. Andrea is General Counsel for the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), a division of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). She represents construction companies, developers/owners, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors and designers. Andrea serves as the trusted advisor for construction companies and businesses in drafting contracts and other legal issues in managing their businesses. She has extensive experience handling both sides of contractor/homeowner disputes and helps get projects back on track. Andrea frequently gives presentations on construction issues including: contracts, mechanic's liens, green construction, Prompt Pay, and the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. Significant construction projects include the following: represented subcontractor in Prompt Pay claim against contractor, represented subcontractor in defending prevailing wage claim; representing owner in claim for delay and other damages against subcontractor in the renovation of a large apartment complex; represented a general contractor/owner in dispute between contractor and subcontractor involving claims of job abandonment and material breach of AIA contract during construction of a hotel; represented contractor when surety company sued on its bond; represented construction company in dispute over unforeseen conditions that significantly delayed building of bridge. Andrea also represents parties in disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and the formation and dissolution of businesses. She also handles Wage Act, prevailing wage and wrongful termination claims. Prior to forming Goldman Law Group, Andrea was the Managing Partner at Rosen Law Office, P.C. and a Partner, Gately & Goldman, LLP.

Becklin Homes, The Becklin Company LLC - Tucson, Arizona

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• Domestic Violence Education and Services, Board Member and Officer

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• GMB CGB CGR CAPS CGP MIRM CMP MCSP CSP
• Instructor in 1999 and a Licensed Provider of NAHB
• President and CEO of Chuck Miller Construction Inc

Chuck became an NAHB instructor in 1999 and a licensed provider of NAHB education programs in 2015

Mr. Hawkins understands the "precedence of law" and that past case history of construction claims are the model for pending claims. Mr. Hawkins is committed to fair and impartial review of a claim that would result in a fair and equitable resolution.

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• Specialist

David Jenkins is a specialist in the resolution of complex civil disputes. During the past twenty-four years, Mr. Jenkins has successfully mediated in excess of 3,000 multi-party, factually-complex disputes in over 44 states, including the Eastern and Western Seaboards. During this time he has managed a diverse dispute resolution practice incorporating, but not limited to: Design Errors and Omissions, Construction Defect, Course of Construction, Breach of Contract, Changed Site Conditions, Product Liability, Insurance Coverage, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Professional Malpractice, Industrial & Advertising Injury and Employment cases in both North & Latin America and he has frequently served as a court-appointed Special Master and Settlement Referee. Mr. Jenkins is a frequent speaker for legal and professional organizations, businesses and universities including: the Bar Association of San Francisco (Insurance Practice Section, re: "Insurance Coverage Issues in Construction Mediation)" as well as, the New York State Bar Association (New York City & Rochester) on "How To Settle A Commercial Case." He has designed and provided 40-hour "Mastering Mediation" curricula for the many venues including the Marin County Bar Association, "The (L.E.A.P. protocol) "Least Expensive, Acceptable, Permanent Repair" Strategy for the West Coast Casualty Annual Construction Defect Seminar and has provided seminars on the use of mediation for the resolution of disputes internal to organizations including a seminar on "Conflict Resolution in a Team Environment" at the Kaiser P. Medical Group, Chief's Forum in Oakland, California.

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• Member of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver

Dennis Marshall was President and Owner of Marshall Building Enterprises, Inc. (MBE), a full service residential and commercial construction company, and has over forty (40) years of building experience throughout Colorado. Mr. Marshall has been involved in every facet of the design/build custom home process, assuring quality construction and cost effectiveness. His knowledge and understanding of the custom home building process, in conformity with building regulations, is rivaled only by his exceptional project management skill. The following is a brief review of Dennis Marshall's background. Dennis has been an active member of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) since 1968. He achieved the status of "Life Director of the National Association" of Home Builders (NAHB) in 1987 and "Senior Life Director" in 1996. He has received many awards in his professional career. He was twice named "Builder of the Year" - 1978 and 1979 - from the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) and was recipient of the "Life Time Achievement Award" in 1995.

Doug Calvert, of Mountain View Home Builders, Gainesville, GA has been a custom home builder in the Northeast Georgia area for over 20 years, and has built in excess of 160 homes. During this time he has been involved in all aspects of building, designing, developing, and marketing. He has hands on experience in the physical construction of homes as well as on-site field supervision and project management as a general contractor. His company is licensed as a residential contractor in Georgia. During the past five years, he has taken his company in the direction of sustainable home building, being one of the first builders in his region to become Energy Star and EarthCraft House certified. He is also a Certified Green Professional (CGP) under the NAHB National Green Building Program. Most recently he was appointed chairman for the NAHB National Green Building Conference 2011 in Salt Lake City. He also serves as a member of the NAHB Green Building Committee. Doug has been a certified member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program since 2008. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Green Building Council. Doug is also a Georgia Licensed Realtor. Feeling a particular calling to public service, Doug has been elected to public office serving four terms on his local school board. He has been married to wife Jill for 30 years. Jill is a local school teacher. He and Jill have two daughters. Elizabeth, who is a school teacher and Rebecca who is currently attending The University of Georgia. Doug attended the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Georgia State University. Doug and his family are very active in River Point Community church in Cornelia, Georgia.

Ed Johnson has been involved with construction related industries for over 30 years, 22 of which were as a local government official. As a lawyer with education and experience in land use planning and development, engineering, law, conflict management, and peacemaking Ed brings a multi-disciplinary, public/private perspective to dispute resolution. EDUCATION Ed received a B.S. in Engineering from Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey in 1970, and a Master's of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Southern California in 1975. In 2004, as valedictorian, Ed received a Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law, in Fresno, California. He received a Graduate Certificate in Mediation from Fresno Pacific University in December 2005, and a Graduate Certificate in Collaborative Governance from California State University, Sacramento in August 2007.

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• Professional Corporation Dba EAMPC

Gary Spencer has 35 years of litigation experience involving Construction, Insurance, Business and Partnership disputes representing both Plaintiff and Defense. He has been Plaintiff's Counsel for individual homeowners and Homeowner Associations in multi million dollar construction litigation and has been lead counsel for developers, architects, engineers and subcontractors in complex construction litigation, both residential and commercial. During the past 11 years he has mediated over 75 complex cases involving not only complex construction and insurance matters, but real estate purchase and sale disputes, loan foreclosure and anti deficiency matters, insurance broker issues and trademark disputes. Gary Spencer brings a broad perspective to the table to assist parties in resolving many complex issues. His early career involved Plaintiff bodily injury litigation and criminal defense, including product liability plaintiff and defense work. His involvement with Construction (apart from working as a "ditch shader" for sewer lines during his summer vacations), started in 1978 representing Homeowners in the initial phases of what is today a huge construction defect industry. After completing several successful Plaintiff cases for homeowners, he worked for 25 years representing Developers, General Engineering contractors, Architects, and Civil and Structural Engineers, as well as CGL Coverage analysis for several insurance companies. In 1996 he was requested to mediate a complex commercial construction problem, and after successfully resolving that matter, although he maintained an active litigation practice, he has continued to mediate at the special request of the parties. He fully understands the needs, concerns and positions of all parties and works for a fair and equitable solution to each matter. EDUCATION Gary received his B.A in Economics from the University of Southern California in 1966 and his J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall) in 1969. In 1996 he attended Pepperdine University's extended formal mediation training course, "Mediating the Litigated Case", and received his Certificate.

Geep Moore is a third generation building/remodeling contractor. He has 38 years of experience in the building industry and has been involved in the construction of new homes and additions as well as remodeling projects, property damage repairs, and small commercial construction projects. In conjunction with the insurance property damage repair work, Geep has developed a structural drying business and has negotiated well over a thousand insurance claims between the insured and insurance companies. Through this he has also become quite familiar with mold-its remediation and protocols. Since 1992 Geep has provided forensic construction consulting as it relates to construction problems and defects. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in construction litigation of new homes, remodeling, preexisting homes and commercial work as an expert in depositions, discovery, and court. In each case, he has provided documentation and testimony as to the problem, causation, solution, and costs associated with the solution. Through all of these experiences, Geep has become convinced of the need for arbitration and mediation and has worked through the Louisiana State Home Builders Association to develop contracts with ADR clauses. Geep is a Certified Graduate of the Vortex Drying System specializing in the structural drying of wet materials. He has also been certified as a Mold Remediator (CMR) by the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQ) and was the first Certified Restorer (CR) in northwest Louisiana. He is also a Certified Water Damage Restoration Technician. Geep has been licensed by the state of Louisiana as a General Contractor and Municipal & Public Works Contractor (License #32880) since 1985. He obtained his Residential Building Contractor license (#83019) when this law was enacted in 1996. Geep also obtained his Home Improvement Contractor Registration (#HI550041) when this law was enacted in 2003. In fact, he was instrumental in lobbying to get this act passed by the state legislature. Geep has been involved with the Home Builders Association on the local, state, and national levels. He is the current Vice President of the Louisiana Home Builders Association as well as a member of the State Board of Directors and has served as the State Chairman of the Remodelor's™ Council. On the local level, Geep has served as President and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Louisiana Home Builders Association (NW LA HBA) and is the current and past chairman of the local Remodelor's™ Council. In 2006, Geep was named the NW LA HBA "Member of the Year." In 2003, he was honored as the NW LA HBA "Builder of the Year" and received the NW LA HBA "President's Choice Award" in 2000. In 2007, he was named to the Remodelers Board of Trustees of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He is a member of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and is on the Board of Directors of the local Better Business Bureau (BBB).

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• Owner
• Consulting, LLC. 2008 - Present, President / Consulting Firm Specializing in Expert Witness Testimony for Construction Defect Litigation, Building Consultant and Project Management Services

Greg Hess Contracting, Inc., dab Hess Custom Homes 1993-Present, President

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• Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Rider Levett Bucknall ( RLB ) North America

John Jozwick is Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) North America. In his leadership role, John also manages the advisory services area of RLB North America, providing project consulting services, claim analysis, expert opinion, construction defect forensics, dispute avoidance, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a mediator, umpire, and arbitrator. With over forty years of experience in the construction industry, John provides advisory services to owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, sureties, lenders, insurance carriers, and attorneys relating to construction projects, disputes, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution. His experience in the construction industry has been broad and extensive. He has experience as a Project Engineer, Owner's Construction Representative, Attorney, Consultant and Expert Witness, and ADR Provider. During his career, John has been involved in a wide variety of construction projects and disputes including bridges, roads, transit, utilities / infrastructure, civil, residential, multi-family, office, hotel, casino, commercial, mixed use, industrial, educational, courts, hospitals, marine facilities, ship repair, and shipbuilding. Being responsible for RLB's North America advisory services, John oversees the investigation and expert opinions in areas that include: claims for additional compensation / requests for equitable adjustments; schedule / delay claims; loss of efficiency / cumulative disruption analyses; identifying scope and costs to complete / repair a project; breaches of contract / terminations; performance and payment bond claims; and construction defects / forensic investigations. He has provided expert testimony at trial, mediation, arbitration, and administrative hearings relating to these areas of advisory services. This background has given John a unique and balanced perspective. He has hands-on project experience and has experience as an owner's representative to representing contractors and subcontractors. John has represented both plaintiffs and defendants as an attorney and as an expert. As a trained and experienced professional in ADR processes, John provides services as a mediator, umpire, and arbitrator of construction disputes. Most importantly, John is an advocate of dispute avoidance processes. He is trained and experienced as a Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) Member and Project Neutral. He has qualified as a DRB panel member for Department of Transportation projects in Washington, California, Nevada, and Wisconsin. Further, John has provided Project Neutral services for vertical, industrial, and horizontal construction projects exceeding Two Billion Dollars ($2B).

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• Builders Association - State Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President - 01 / 2014 to Present
• Builders Association Self Insurance Fund, Trustee - 2014 to Present

Subdivision development, custom and speculative home building, house plan designer, home owner representative.

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• New Media Broadcasting Company Inc., ( NMBC )

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• Trust for Single Person or Married Couple W / Estate Value under $5m

Simple Living Trust for single person or married couple w/ estate value under $5m

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• Construction Defect Case - Roofing

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• about Construction Arbitration, Two Presentations for the National Law Journal, Texas Bar Association and AAA Sponsored Conference, Irving, TX ( September 2005 ) .

Valencia George is an intelligent and sharp-witted businesswoman with an innovative, creative, and motivational mindset. Her passion for helping people shows in her line of work. She is an independent, full-time Supreme Court certified mediator and qualified arbitrator. As an arbitrator, her role is to ensure the parties get a fair and effectively managed proceeding. Her talents as a mediator helps to guide the parties to a mutually acceptable dispute settlement. The combination of her past industry experience in Law enforcement, Forensic Investigations and her skills in crisis management makes her an ideal mediator or arbitrator for matters involving construction or employment, as well as complex business disputes. These multiple roles are crucial components in her position as a Co-founding partner of the George & George ADR Group. Ms. George has worked on cases involving commercial and business disputes, breach of contract, negligence, construction disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, and employment discrimination claims, She became a subject matter expert in her areas of work through hands-on training combined with licensing and certification. She has acquired certifications in the important areas of Construction Safety, legal assistant, human resource, conflict management, Forensic investigations, risk management, and construction project manager. Growing up in the US Virgin Islands, her experiences led to some remarkably diverse careers. Ms. George was introduced into various areas of the construction business at an early age. As a young teen female, she spent a great deal of time building homes with her father who was also a construction worker. It shows in the career and education path she has chosen for herself. Her journey started right out of high school in the construction industry as a Construction Project manager where she gained qualifications in safety compliance, time management, vendor management, materials management, project estimation, contract bidding, contract disputes and negotiation, reading blueprints and supervising construction project from start to finish for the Virgin Islands Housing Authority, FEMA, and other Government, commercial contracts as well as individual residential clients between St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. Ms. George is able to leverage this in-depth construction industry knowledge through her work with contractors, subcontractors, public and private owners, and developers. Other skills included quality control, team building, building codes, blueprints, construction planning, scheduling, and budgeting. Ms. George has been working in Construction industry for well over 15+ years and has a great knowledge of the industry. Her expertise in the areas of arbitration and mediation within the construction industry allows her to effectively handle Alternative Dispute Resolutions as a mediator and arbitrator for disputes involving scope of work, design defects, contract claims, scheduling issues, construction defects, mechanic's liens, zoning/land use issues, warranties, labor disputes, and bonding. In addition to working in the construction industry, she has worked for the Dept. of Labor as an Unemployment Insurance Specialist for 5 years. In this role she was involved in the review, examination, adjudication, and investigation of claims for unemployment insurance benefits, the continuation of benefit, the resolution of contested claims and benefit disputes, and the determination of coverage. The multitude of business knowledge Ms. George has acquired has provided her opportunities to effectively apply her skills as a strong negotiator, compassionate leader, team collaborator, and decision maker to produce the results needed when called upon. Apart from the business world Ms. George has a diligent lifestyle calm balance, as he is a devout family-oriented woman. She currently resides in Gadsden, Alabama with her family and is very hands on raising her grandson and autistic nephew. She works closely with an individualized education program (IEP) which helps him to address any therapy for speech, behavior, or sensory concerns for her nephew. She is also a involved in community service speaker of community groups designed to inspire and motivate women of all ages who has been sexual, emotional, physical, and domestically abused.