As a certified International Farm Transition Network specialist, he brings deep expertise to USDA mediations, helping rural families navigate delicate farm succession and financial disputes. Gary understands that a farm is a legacy, not just an asset, and he works to ensure families move forward peacefully together.

She has spent over two decades helping resolve complex agricultural, business, and family disputes with a grounded, collaborative approach. Whether she is tackling intricate mediations or investing in local entrepreneurs with the Oregon Venture Fund, Ruth brings relentless dedication to every project she touches.

Her background as a professional geologist in environmental remediation gives her a rare knack for navigating the technical and multi-faceted challenges unique to agricultural conflicts. Over her nine-year tenure, Andrea has championed a clear leadership philosophy: connecting the right people, matching mediators to their strengths, and providing the strategic support her team needs to successfully resolve community disputes.

She brings 14 years of experience in community mediation, Restorative Justice, and project coordination and design, with advanced training in Family and Elder Mediation, De-Escalation, Agricultural Mediation, and Restorative Justice. Ona is a passionate believer in the power of these processes to open lines of communication, allowing all parties to have a voice and actively work toward resolution that meets the needs of all.