Michael Wayland

1217 Hilltop Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Phone: (614) 774-3766
Fax: (614) 417-1116

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Profile:
Mr. Wayland is a Professor of Business at Methodist University and a professional mediator. He provides Employment and HR related expert witness services and Vocational Assessment to attorneys and their clients. He has nearly 20 years experience in the employment and union relations field. He is a skilled advocate, mediator and negotiator. He previously worked in Senior Executive Human Resource and Labor Relations positions for General Electric (GE Capital, NBC Television), Chrysler Corporation, Frito Lay/ PepsiCo, AlliedSignal/ Honeywell, Tenneco Automotive and the Stanley Works (Stanley Tools, Mac Tools). Mr. Wayland is on the mediation panel for the Franklin County (OH) Courts, Divorce Mediation Services of Florida and Christian Divorce Services (NC & OH).

As a witness, Mr. Wayland is viewed as highly credible and professional, yet down to earth and likeable in a way that Jurors, Judges and Arbitrators respond to very positively. These same attributes carry over in how clients view him as a third party neutral and as a consultant.

Mr. Wayland teaches, mediates and resides in Fayetteville, NC. He also maintains an expert witness practice and mediation office in Columbus, Ohio.

Education/Licenses:

Current- Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH
Post graduate certificate in mediation
Mediator Apprenticeship through Capital University & the Franklyn County Civil Courts

Pending- George Washington University, Washington DC
Doctorate in Human Resources: Executive Leadership
Grade Point Average: 3.9/ 4.0. All courses work has been completed, and competency exams passed, dissertation is pending.

1991 Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Master of Arts: Industrial Relations/ Dispute Resolution
Grade Point Average: 3.9/ 4.0

Arbitrator Apprenticeship through Wayne State University & the American Arbitration Association

1985- Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts: Behavioral Psychology, Minor: Labor Relations
Grade Point Average: 3.0/ 4.0

MEMBERSHIPS:
American Bar Association- Associate of the Bar Assn in the Dispute Resolution Section and the Family Law Section.
Association for Conflict Resolution
Dispute Resolution Foundation Board

Primary Area of Expertise: Employment