Meet the team

Judy Wells

CPS Mediator Course Instructor

  • Texas Association of Mediators (TAM), current board member.
  • Texas Mediator Credentialling Association (TMCA), distinguished member.
  • Mediator of the Year, Brazos County 2022

Judy Wells is an accomplished mediator with a career spanning several decades, beginning as a Child Education Advocate. Her experience includes working extensively with families on matters related to divorce, child custody, and Child Protective Services (CPS). At Kreider Mediation, she leads the 20-hour CPS Mediator Course, which trains mediators to handle complex child protection cases. Judy’s expertise in fostering constructive dialogue and resolving family conflicts ensures that her course equips mediators with the skills to navigate the emotional and legal complexities of CPS cases, always prioritizing the best interests of the children involved. Her background in family mediation, combined with her practical training approach, makes her a leader in this field.

Jeannie Tomanetz

Family Violence Instructor

Jeannie Tomanetz is a highly experienced domestic violence expert with a background in clinical psychology. For over 20 years, she has worked with the Austin Police Department’s Family Violence Unit, where she provided counseling and support to thousands of victims of intimate partner violence. Jeannie is also an accomplished trainer, offering education on key domestic violence topics such as the dynamics of abuse, effects on children, and safety planning.

At Kreider Mediation, Jeannie teaches a Domestic Violence Awareness Class aimed at helping mediators understand the complexities of domestic violence cases and ensuring sensitive, informed handling of these issues during mediation sessions.

Charles Boyce

Associate Mediator/ Assistant Advanced Mediation Instructor/Attorney

Attorney Charles H. Boyce, Jr. brings over 20 years of diverse experience to his mediation practice, with a background that spans from playing in the NFL to working as a parole and probation officer. After earning his Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law, Charles has applied his legal and entrepreneurial expertise to mediation, particularly in resolving complex disputes involving administrative agencies and federal courts. His extensive experience in both the health services industry and law gives him a unique perspective in helping parties find mutually agreeable solutions during mediation.