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Utah Dispute Resolution is governed by a Board of Trustees that sets policies for the organization in keeping with the mission statement and establishes a vision for the organization's growth and direction. The board also functions to establish legal and fiscal controls, raise funds, guarantee sound management, and advocate for the organization.

Utah Dispute Resolution's Board of Trustees in comprised of the following individuals:

William W. Downes, Jr., President
Mediator and Attorney in private practice
Former Executive Director, Utah Dispute Resolution

Marney Billings, Vice-President
Retired attorney, specializing in employment law and estate planning

Susie Adams, Secretary-Treasurer
Active in the non-profit community creating programs and facilitating strategic planning Professional background in health care

George Lopez, Trustee
Mediator in private practice
Managing partner, Community Mediation Center

Julie Schleck, Trustee
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
UBS Bank USA

Palmer DePaulis, Trustee
Executive Director of the Department of Community and Culture for the State of Utah serving in Governor Huntsman's Cabinet; Chair of the Utah State ADR Council working to bring ADR services to state employees

Michele Mattsson, Trustee
Chief Appellate Mediator with the Utah Court of Appeals
President, University of Utah Alumni Association

Ann Waters, Trustee
Marketing Director, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Over 25 years work experience in marketing, advertising, and public relations

Adam Mow, Trustee
Attorney and mediator at the construction law firm of Babcock Scott & Babcock
Adjunct Assistant Professor at the S.J. Quinney College of Law

Hardin A Whitney, Trustee Emeritus
Attorney and managing Partner, Moyle and Draper
Former Chairman, Utah Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Diane Hamilton, Trustee Emeritus
Mediator and Facilitator
Former Director, Court Annexed Alternative Dispute Resolution, State of Utah


Northern Utah Advisory Committee

Utah Dispute Resolution (UDR) is assisted by an advisory committee of individuals who reside in northern Utah. This committee helps identify areas of need and sources of funding to support programs for low-income residents in northern Utah communities. Committee members serve as ambassadors for UDR's programs in the community. UDR's Advisory Committee is comprise of the following individuals:

Holly Bauman, Member

Involved in community projects; retired educator for special needs children

Pamela Parkinson, Member

Involved in community projects, including the Christmas Box House in Ogden

Marty Mayo, Member

Retired social worker in private practice; community volunteer

Josh Pedersen, Member

Vice-President, United Way of Northern Utah

Judy Kasten Bell, Member

Executive Director, Utah Domestic Violence Council
Gary Anderson, Member

Managing Attorney, Utah Legal Services Ogden Office

Main Office:
Law & Justice Center
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: (801) 532-4841
Fax: (801) 531-0660
Northern Utah Office:
YCC Center
2261 Adams Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
Phone: (801) 689-1720
Fax: (801) 689-1753
Toll Free Phone: (877) 697-7175   •   Email: info@utahdisputeresolution.org