On May 18, 2004, the Michigan Public Service Commission issued an Order in Docket No U-13774 modifying the procedures for arbitration and mediation. This Order allows for the use of non-staff arbitrators and mediators to assist with the resolution of disputes related to the Michigan Telecommunications Act (MTA) and broadband deployment under the Metropolitan Extension Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Oversight Act (METRO Act).

To assist with timely processing of petitions filed with the Commission, the Telecommunications Division is offering a list of individuals below who have expressed interest in serving as arbitrators and/or mediators for disputes that fall within U-13774 procedures.

This list is not intended to connote approval or endorsement of the listed individuals by the Commission or Commission Staff. It is the responsibility of the disputing parties to evaluate the competence of an arbitrator/mediator before agreeing to use his or her services.

List of individuals offering arbitration and/or mediation services on Michigan Telecommunications issues:

• Gould, Richard C.
  Affiliation: Attorney at law
  Mailing Address: 1444 Michigan Avenue, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  Telephone (Business): 616.481.4504
  E-mail: rcgould@comcast.net
  
  
• Hathaway, Ryan
  Affiliation: GTS Consulting
  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 806216, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
  Telephone (Business): 313.371.9440
  Telephone (Fax) 313.417.0869
  E-mail: Hathaway@gtsdirect.com
• Kehoe, Daniel R.
  Affiliation: Vertex Broadband Corp (CLEC)
  Mailing Address: 251 Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 232, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  Telephone (Business): 847.919.9138
  E-mail: dkehoe@vertexbroadband.com
  
  
• Kern, John P.
  Affiliation: Kern & Associates
  Mailing Address: 2300 North Barrington Road, Suite 400, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
  Telephone (Business): 847.490.5350
  Telephone (Fax): 847.884.6370
  E-mail: kern@voyager.net
  
  
• Lonergan, Thomas R.
  Affiliation: None declared
  Mailing Address: 2521 Lott Avenue, Holt, MI 48842
  Telephone (Business): 517.694.7233
  Telephone (Cell): 517.281.8107
  E-mail: lonergan0131@comcast.net
  
  
• Nelson, Robert B.
  Affiliation: Fraser, Trebilcock, Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
  Mailing Address: 124 W. Allegan, Suite 1000, Lansing, MI 48933
  Telephone (Business): 517.377.0854
  Telephone (Cell): 517.242.4118
  Telephone (Fax): 517.482.0887
  E-mail: RNels@fraserlawfirm.com
  
  
• Ostrander, Bion C.
  Affiliation: Ostrander Consulting
  Mailing Address: 1121 SW Chetopa Trail, Topeka, KS 66615
  Telephone (Business): 785.478.9099
  Telephone (Fax): 785.478.9399
  E-mail: bionostrander@cox.net
  Area of expertise: U.S. and international independent telecommunications consultant, practicing certified public accountant in Kansas, 27 years experience in regulation and accounting.
  
  
• Parrino, Cheryl L.
  Affiliation: Parrino Strategic Consulting Group
  Mailing Address: 17 Chautauqua Trail, Madison, WI 53719
  Telephone (Business): 608.829.3479
  Telephone (Cell): 608.469.1697
  E-mail: cparrino@charter.net
  Area of expertise: mediation, with some arbitration experience
  
  
• Schankler, George
  Affiliation: None declared
  Mailing Address: 30 Rolling Meadow Lane, Okemos, MI 48864
  Telephone (Business): 517.349.4241
  Telephone (Cell): 517.648.0488
  Telephone (Fax): 517.347.2227
  E-mail: schankler@comcast.net

If you are interested in being included on this list, please provide the following information to Julie Ginevan:

Name
Affiliation
Mailing Address
Telephone Number(s)
E-mail Address
Area of Expertise (arbitration or mediation or subspecialty)