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Board of Directors

Mark Draper, EdD, PRSE President
Special Education School Administrator – Retired
Private Practice – Early Childhood Special Education Consultant

Annie Bird Vice President
Munroe Meyer Institute, Nebraska Department of Education – Retired

Jamar Dorsey, EdD Secretary
Director, Community Engagement & High School Partnerships | Avenue Scholars

Ronald Volkmer Treasurer
Professor of Law Emeritus | Creighton University School of Law

Dan Bechtol
Executive Director | Concord Mediation Center

Pat Bourne
Market Leader | Medica

Bobby Brumfield
Leonum Advisors

Cindy Ellis, MD, FAAP
Professor of Pediatrics & Psychiatry
Director, NE LEND Program | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Angie Lauritsen
President | Lauritsen Ventures

Tom Richards
Manager, Governmental Affairs & Community Relations – Retired | OPPD

Andrew Rikli, EdD
Superintendent | Papillion-LaVista Public Schools

Why Concord? It’s trusted.

With our highly trained staff, you’ll experience an impartial, confidential, and evidenced-based approach to problem solving. Concord is the Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution’s approved center in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Rest assured, you’re in good hands.

It’s accessible.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to resolve problems and conflict in a healthy and collaborative manner. So, we help make it possible. With grants, government assistance, and needs-based pricing, people can always seek resolution with Concord.

It’s restorative.

Conflict happens. Peace of mind is possible. Concord’s proven methods empower you to create a path forward. Relationships mend, communications lines open, and communities rebuild. Trust our experience with nearly 1,000 clients annually: resolution is within your reach.