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Glen Bickford

Mediator
Owatonna, MN, United States

About

With over two decades of professional experience, this neutral has facilitated more than 500 mediations. His background includes extensive work with families, businesses, and religious organizations, focusing on resolving deep-seated interpersonal and structural conflicts.

Practice Areas

Agriculture Business & Commercial Community & Social Employment & Labor Family Law & Divorce Organizational & Consulting

Professional Experience

Mediator
Bickford Mediation
Pastor
various congregations

Publications Leadership

  • Contributor to various ADR blogs and professional journals regarding church and family conflict resolution
  • Frequent presenter on topics of mediation ethics and organizational communication

Positioning Takeaways

This practitioner offers a specialized focus on faith-based and agricultural disputes, utilizing a high-volume track record of over 500 cases to provide seasoned conflict management.

License & Certifications

  • Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice

Education

Master of Divinity
Luther Seminary
Bachelor of Arts
St. Olaf College

Distinction

Combines a theological background with extensive mediation training to address high-emotion disputes in unique settings like farms and churches.

Reputation

He is noted for a calm and empathetic demeanor that assists parties in navigating complex emotional landscapes during the mediation process.