As of January 1, 2024, I have the following experience
1100+ mediation’s,1400+ Total Mediation Hours
Retired First Sergeant Stephen “Steve” Kreider
Credentialed Distinguished Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
Steve Kreider has conducted over 1200 civil, divorce, and family mediations. He is volunteer mediator for the Harris County (Houston) Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to help resolve a multitude of disputes. He has also trained 200 students that includes judges, attorney’s, business owners, counselors, doctors, college students, professors, teachers, clergy to become trained mediators.
Steve, originally from a small town in Northwestern PA called Waterford. He served his country for 25 years, retiring as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army; He deployed to Iraq in 2004 receiving a Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for his service. He is a father of two adult children, one currently serving in the U.S. Army. Steve retired from the Army in 2013 to pursue a career in the film and television industry. His career started with Ricky Schroder Productions on the Army reality show called Starting Strong; He also worked as an associate producer on Duck Dynasty and was also a military consultant and extra on the film Pitch Perfect 3. In 2018, Steve produced and co-hosted a reality show called Flea Market Fanatics which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
Steve has collaborated with other veterans who are passionate about Veteran affairs, and the plight of the homeless who served in the Armed Forces. He is very passionate about these causes and has spent countless hours committed to helping homeless Veterans across the country, reconnecting them with family and loved ones. Steve co-founded two non-profits dedicated to ending Veteran homelessness…One in L.A. called the Vet Hunters Project (VetHunters.org) and one in Atlanta called the Shadow Warrior Foundation (ShadowWarriorFoundation.org).
Steve is the Vice President/Business Development for the Reel American Heroes Foundation (https://www.reelamericanheroesfoundation.org/meet-our-board-members).
Steve holds a Master of Science with distinction in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He holds Certificates of Completion from Villanova University in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma Green Belt, and he is Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
In combination with his formal education, mediation training & experience, and military training & experience, Steve now specializes in assisting businesses, families, individuals, or companies that are involved in disputes. He will be the neutral party and assist in the negotiation regarding your conflict whether it is a divorce, child support, visitation access, employment, civil, property, debt, or custody.
Steve has “A World of Experience to Help You Resolve Your Conflict!”
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Formal Education
40 Hour Basic Mediation Training * 30 Hour Family Mediation Training * Master’s in Supply and Logistics Management; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (With Distinction) * BS in Supply and Logistics Management; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (summa cum laude) * Project Management: Villa Nova University * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification: Villanova University College of Professional-Credential ID VU2023372
Civil & Military Training
Total Quality Leadership Program * Army Advanced/First Sergeant/Primary Leadership Development * Army Battle Staff * US Army Recruiter Training*Security Manager (Secret Clearance) * Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention Training * Consideration Of Others (COO) Training * Suicide Prevention Training * Equity and Diversity Professional Development and Training*Affirmative Action Training*Federal Contract Compliance Training
Affiliations
Credentialed Distinguished Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association*Full-Member Texas Association of Mediators*Veterans of Foreign Wars, Junior Vice Commander * Iraq-Afghanistan Veterans of America, Member * Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Soldier for Life Program * Military Yellow Ribbon Program * Army Veterans Advisory Council * Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Residential Rehabilitation Program, Stakeholders Board * Delta Sigma Phi: Delta Nu Chapter * Alpha Sigma Lambda: Honor Society
Awards and Certificates
Military Award’s
Bronze Star Medal * Meritorious Service Medal (4) * Army Commendation Medal (4) * Army Achievement Medal (4) * Army Good Conduct Medal (6) * National Defense Service Medal (2) * Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Expeditionary Medal * GWOT Service Medal * Joint Meritorious Unit Award * Professional Development Ribbon (3) Armed Forces Reserve Medal * Gold Recruiter Badge * Overseas Service Ribbon
Civilian Recognition’s
Guardian of Freedom Award * Congressional Recognition Award * California Legislature Certificate of Recognition * County of Los Angeles Commendation * US Senate Certificate of Special Recognition * Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Special Recognition * Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal * President of the United States (POTUS) Certificate of Appreciation * President of the United States (POTUS) Points of Light Award