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Board of Directors (2024-2025)
The Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators (TAPM) is proud to present its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. This dedicated team of professionals brings extensive experience in mediation, conflict resolution, and leadership across various industries. Together, they work to uphold TAPM’s mission of fostering excellence in mediation and supporting the advancement of alternative dispute resolution in Tennessee.
Our board members are leaders in their respective fields, each holding specialized Rule 31 certifications and a commitment to promoting fair and effective conflict resolution practices.
Learn more about the individuals who guide our vision and support the transformative work of mediators statewide.
Officers
Robin Wheeler
President/Chair
Affiliation: Nashville Conflict Resolution Center
Address: 50 Vantage Way, Suite 250, Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: 615-219-9757 (Mobile)
Email: robin@nashvilleconflict.org
Website: nashvilleconflict.org
Occupation: Program Director, Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Address: 50 Vantage Way, Suite 250, Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: 615-219-9757 (Mobile)
Email: robin@nashvilleconflict.org
Website: nashvilleconflict.org
Occupation: Program Director, Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Prof. Gordon Russell
Vice Chair
Affiliation: Lincoln Memorial University, Duncan School of Law
Address: 601 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-545-5305 (Work), 843-534-8429 (Mobile)
Email: gordon.russell@lmunet.edu
Website: lmunet.edu/duncan-school-of-law
Occupation: Professor of Law, Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Address: 601 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-545-5305 (Work), 843-534-8429 (Mobile)
Email: gordon.russell@lmunet.edu
Website: lmunet.edu/duncan-school-of-law
Occupation: Professor of Law, Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Karen Phillips
Treasurer
Address: P.O. Box 665, Atoka, TN 38004
Phone: 901-485-5248 (Mobile)
Occupation: Mediator, Phillips Mediation & Conflict Management Services, PLLC, Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Phone: 901-485-5248 (Mobile)
Occupation: Mediator, Phillips Mediation & Conflict Management Services, PLLC, Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Board Members
Regina Newson
Address: 3801 Round Rock Dr, Antioch, TN 37013
Phone: 615-516-0752 (Mobile)
Email: reginanewson@bellsouth.net
Occupation: Recruiter, Tennessee State Employment Association, Rule 31 listed family and civil mediator
Phone: 615-516-0752 (Mobile)
Email: reginanewson@bellsouth.net
Occupation: Recruiter, Tennessee State Employment Association, Rule 31 listed family and civil mediator
S. Beth Tarter
Address: 2464 Sowell Mill Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 901-212-3895 (Mobile)
Email: sarahtarter@charter.net
Occupation: Administrative Law Judge for State of Tennessee, Rule 31 listed family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Phone: 901-212-3895 (Mobile)
Email: sarahtarter@charter.net
Occupation: Administrative Law Judge for State of Tennessee, Rule 31 listed family mediator, specially trained in domestic violence
Kimberly Best, RN, MA
Immediate Past President/Chair
Affiliation: Best Conflict Solutions, LLC
Address: 5511 Saddlewood Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-438-6942 (Mobile)
Email: kim@bestconflictsolutions.com
Website: bestconflictsolutions.com Occupation: Rule 31 Civil and Family Mediator with training in Facilitation, Restorative Practices, and Conflict Consulting
Address: 5511 Saddlewood Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-438-6942 (Mobile)
Email: kim@bestconflictsolutions.com
Website: bestconflictsolutions.com Occupation: Rule 31 Civil and Family Mediator with training in Facilitation, Restorative Practices, and Conflict Consulting
Marc Harwell, Esq.
Affiliation: Harwell & Hurst PLLC
Address: 832 Georgia Ave, Suite 510, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-760-4825 (Work)
Email: marc@harwelllawgroup.com
Website: harwellhurst.com
Occupation: Attorney, Rule 31 listed civil mediator and arbitrator
Address: 832 Georgia Ave, Suite 510, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-760-4825 (Work)
Email: marc@harwelllawgroup.com
Website: harwellhurst.com
Occupation: Attorney, Rule 31 listed civil mediator and arbitrator
Merry Brown
Affiliation: Third Party Workplace
Conflict Restoration Services (3P)
Phone: 731-587-5993
Email: 3pconflictrestoration@gmail.com
Website: 3pconflictrestoration.com
Occupation: Writer, speaker, mediator, podcast host, and author
Conflict Restoration Services (3P)
Phone: 731-587-5993
Email: 3pconflictrestoration@gmail.com
Website: 3pconflictrestoration.com
Occupation: Writer, speaker, mediator, podcast host, and author
Sonja Walton, MHRM, TAPM, NNA
Affiliation: MINACT, INC
Address: 155 Fawn Drive North, Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 901-490-1747
Email: sswalton8@gmail.com
Occupation: Rule 31 Civil Mediator, Human Resource Manager
Address: 155 Fawn Drive North, Hernando, MS 38632
Phone: 901-490-1747
Email: sswalton8@gmail.com
Occupation: Rule 31 Civil Mediator, Human Resource Manager
Administrative Staff
Lainey Krzystowczyk
Phone: 865-924-7365 (Mobile/Call or Text)
Email: cmcjuvct@gmail.com
Occupation: Rule 31 listed family mediator, approved ADRC R31 trainer
Email: cmcjuvct@gmail.com
Occupation: Rule 31 listed family mediator, approved ADRC R31 trainer