Welcome to IMA Member Spotlight, where we take a closer look at individual IMA Members and what inspired their career in mediation.
Meet mediator David Pelligrinelli, an IMA board member and owner of Eagle, Idaho-based Telemediator.com. An individual of many talents, David is a licensed private investigator, a certified real estate title examiner, a licensed commercial insurance producer, a licensed building general contractor, and a certified commercial surety bond producer. He brings his diverse background and creative thinking to his work on the IMA Board.
Here are a few questions IMA posed to David with her responses:
Q: When and why did you become a mediator?
A: In 2022, I became a mediator to facilitate the resolution of conflicts in business contracts.
Q: When and why did you join the IMA?
A: Topromote a more widely adopted understanding of mediation among the general public.
Q: What types of mediation do you practice?
A: Corporate conflicts and financial disputes.
Q: When you’re not working, how do you enjoy spending your time?
A: I enjoy off-road driving.
Q: What is one tip or piece of advice you would like to share with other mediators?
A: Look for the existing common ground and build upon that commonality.
Q: Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
A: Almost everyone has something they could use a mediator for, almost always.
Q: Please share with us one fun fact about yourself.
A: I've climbed to 10,000 feet above sea level and enjoy diving to 300 feet below sea level.
Thank you, David, for participating in our IMA Member Spotlight!
