On May 18, 2004, the Michigan Public Service Commission issued an Order in Docket No U-13774modifying 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:

Daniel Cherrin Affiliation:  Fraser Trebilcock Mailing Address:  124 West Allegan St., Suite 1000, Lansing, MI  48933 Telephone (Business):  517-377-0865 Telephone (Mobile):  313-300-0932 E-mail:  dcherrin@fraserlawfirm.com 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)