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 MICHAEL SHOWALTER, President
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Michael Showalter is owner and president of Construction Dispute Resolution, Inc. (CDR). In 1993 after twenty-three years of experience working in the construction industry as a laborer, carpenter, then general contractor and occasional expert witness, he established CDR as a vehicle for alternative dispute resolution. Mike was one of the early non-lawyers in this field and he continues to be a leader among those who have joined the industry. Mike's construction expertise, real estate experience and knowledge of the legal process, along with his keen observation and negotiating skills, provide a unique basis for effective dispute resolution. During his long career in this field Mike has served as an expert witness and consultant, mediator, and arbitrator.
In addition to this work, as a licensed real estate broker he owns Showpiece Investment Property Management. He frequently gives classes and seminars for various contractors, consultants and real estate agencies in the Pacific NW, teaches an Earthquake Retrofit class for contractors and building officials, is a speaker at the Seattle Home Show, and appears as a guest on radio talk shows.
BRYCE GIVEN
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Bryce Given is VP of Operations and a Case Manager for CDR. He has extensive and diverse experience in the construction industry, having worked for over 16 years as a project manager for various large commercial contractors and for several years owned a general contracting business. With this first-hand knowledge of both commercial and residential construction Bryce readily breaks down complicated technical and accounting issues often presented in construction disputes and makes them understandable. Certified as a Roof Consultants Institute (RCI) Registered Roof Observer, he has valuable expertise in water intrusion and building envelope issues.
BILL CHRISTENSON
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Bill Christenson is a Case Manager for CDR and has over 24 years of successful construction management experience in building and civil construction work. This includes military and public works contracting in addition to residential and multi-family housing. Bill's background of bid preparation, quality control, cost management, purchasing, and project supervision gives him a broad framework for analyzing building systems and construction issues. His skills in contract administration and negotiation are a strong asset to his work as a case manager at CDR. As a member of the American Concrete Institute, Bill’s expansive knowledge of concrete and concrete systems further augments CDR’s base of expertise.
TRACY LUITEN
Tracy Luiten is the operations coordinator for CDR. She provides project support, case file management and office administration. Tracy coordinates with owners, attorneys, contractors and others in setting up retainer agreements, setting schedules, requesting documents, researching and requesting permit records, and other project support.
Prior to her work at CDR Tracy was a paralegal working with civil litigation and commercial matters.
LAURA DIENI
Laura Dieni is the accounting manager at CDR. She has worked in the accounting/bookkeeping field since 1988, overseeing the financial records for an import/export company and also working as an accounting manager/title clerk in the auto industry. At CDR she is responsible for accounts receivable, payables, corporate reporting, and managing the billings for clients.
JANET SHOWALTER
Janet Showalter is an owner and Vice President of CDR and a licensed associate broker of Showpiece Investment Property Management. She owned and operated Showpiece Construction, Inc., a custom home construction company, with Mike for 18 years. Previous to these ventures she was the manager of a local escrow company and its branches. Janet is the general manager for CDR and handles marketing, human resources, and all other aspects of administration.
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