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The Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators (TAPM) is proud to present its 2025-2026 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
Nashville Conflict Resolution Center
Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator,
specially trained in domestic violence
Email: rrwtnmediation@gmail.com
Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator,
specially trained in domestic violence
Email: rrwtnmediation@gmail.com
Prof. Gordon Russell
Vice Chair
Lincoln Memorial University,
Duncan School of Law
Professor of Law,
Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator,
specially trained in domestic violence
Email: gordon.russell@lmunet.edu
Duncan School of Law
Professor of Law,
Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator,
specially trained in domestic violence
Email: gordon.russell@lmunet.edu
Karen Phillips
Treasurer
Phillips Mediation & Conflict Management Services
Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator,
specially trained in domestic violence
Rule 31 listed civil and family mediator,
specially trained in domestic violence
Board Members
Regina Newson
Recruiter, Tennessee State Employment Association
Rule 31 listed family and civil mediator
Email: reginanewson@bellsouth.net
Rule 31 listed family and civil mediator
Email: reginanewson@bellsouth.net
Marc Harwell, Esq.
Harwell & Hurst PLLC
Attorney
Rule 31 listed civil mediator and arbitrator
Email: marc@harwelllawgroup.com
Attorney
Rule 31 listed civil mediator and arbitrator
Email: marc@harwelllawgroup.com
Merry Brown
Third Party Workplace
Conflict Restoration Services (3P)
Writer, speaker, mediator,
podcast host, and author
3pconflictrestoration@gmail.com
Conflict Restoration Services (3P)
Writer, speaker, mediator,
podcast host, and author
3pconflictrestoration@gmail.com
Sonja Walton, MHRM, TAPM, NNA
MINACT, INC
Rule 31 Civil Mediator,
Human Resource Manager
Rule 31 Civil Mediator,
Human Resource Manager
Jeff Hollingsworth
Elizabeth Yarbrough
Sarah Turner
Administrative Staff
Lainey Krzystowczyk
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