Steve Tilley Honored as DRC's Outstanding Volunteer

​Congratulations to Steve Tilley, a member of our DRC Family for more than 20 years, who was honored at our recent annual volunteer appreciation picnic as our Outstanding Volunteer for 2019.

Steve Tilley, the DRC's 2019 Outstanding Volunteer

"When we were considering who to honor as this year's outstanding volunteer, the themes that came up in regard to Steve were: his tireless dedication, steady presence, and quiet humility," emphasized DRC Executive Director Jody Suhrbier.  "Steve is one of the first people I mediated with as an apprentice. I was then and continue to be impressed by his calm demeanor and genuine interest in a fair process."
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"Steve has an authentic interest in ensuring that the processes he uses support long-term health and well-being for those touched by our services - whether that may be a child whose parents are separated or an incarcerated adult seeking to make reparations in our community."

To read a special profile of Steve recently published by Thurston Talk, click here.

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The work of the Dispute Resolution Center would not be possible without the efforts of more than 140 volunteers. These dedicated individuals collectively gave more than 5,000 hours of their time in the past year to support the mission of the DRC.

Thank You to all of our volunteers for your dedication to helping create a more civil and peaceful community!