The Office of Arbitration names, areas of responsibility, and contact information for personnel are listed below. The Office of Arbitration main line is (202) 606-5111.

Arthur Pearlstein, Director of Arbitration (202) 606-5111. Has overall responsibility for the FMCS arbitration program. Handles program management and policy, as well as education and outreach to the labor relations community. Deals with complex issues, disputes and concerns over rules and regulations of the program, violation of the Arbitrator Code of Professional Responsibility, and matters of first impression. E-mail: apearlstein@fmcs.gov

Karen Pierce, Supervisor of Case Administration (202) 606-3672. Supervises the work of the Case Administrators, including resolving customer concerns regarding FMCS panels. Handles complaints from parties regarding overdue awards and scheduling. Administers placement of arbitrators on the FMCS Roster. Monitors changes to biographical sketches of arbitrators.  E-mail: kpierce@fmcs.gov

Shakima Wright, Senior Program Assistant (202) 606-5329. Responds to requests for nationwide panels and permanent panels (Lists). Notifies parties regarding past due payments owed to arbitrators. Processes the annual arbitrator listing fees. Case administrator for states listed below. E-mail: swright@fmcs.gov

Patricia Young, Staff Assistant (202) 606-5111. Receives incoming calls on the main Arbitration telephone line and routes to appropriate staff contact; Program Assistant to Director of Arbitration. E-mail: pyoung@fmcs.gov

 

Case Administration by State

Keith Johnson
Case Administrator
Phone: (202) 606-5118
Email:    kjohnson@fmcs.gov
Responsible for cases from the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Armed Forces Americas (AA), Delaware, Indiana, Iowa,  Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico,  South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, and West Virginia.

Suzanne Nichter
Case Administrator
Phone:   (202) 606-5129
Email:    snichter@fmcs.gov
Responsible for cases from the following states: Arizona, Armed Forces Europe (AE), California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii,  Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.

Shakima Wright
Case Administrator
Phone: (202) 606-5329
Email:    swright@fmcs.gov
Responsible for cases from the following states: Alabama, Armed Forces Pacific (AP), Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin.