Meet The Team
Art Escamilla
Managing Director/ Mediator
Primary Focus: General/ Business
When you hire me to help resolve your dispute, you don’t just get a mediator you get over four decades of real-world business experience, paired with a passion for clarity, empathy, and results. I’ve led teams, negotiated high value deals, and built trust across industries. Now, I use that same approach to guide others through the most important conversations of their lives.
Professional Background
My core expertise is derived from a myriad of management and executive positions I have previously held in both the private and public sectors, related primarily to:
- Banking – Commercial CRE/Business Lending, Compliance, Loan/Portfolio Management and Sales, Credit Analysis, Federal Regulation/Oversight, Risk Management.
- Commercial Real Estate – Retail/Office Development, Property Management, Leasing, Business Development, Contract Negotiation and Management.
- Energy Sector – Oil, Gas and Alternate Fuels Landman: Title Research and Ownership Verification, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Rights and Pooling Management and Collaboration with Geologists and Engineers.
My formal education and training laid the foundation for strategic thinking, systems leadership, and real-world decision-making. Degrees and Certifications include:
- M.S. in Systems Management – University of Southern California
- B.B.A. in Finance & Management – Texas State University
- General Mediation Training (2024) – Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County
- Advanced Mediation (2024) – Mediators and Arbitrators of America
- Basic Arbitrator Training (2025) – Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Civility in Arbitration (2025) – Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Leadership Montgomery County (2002) – Program Graduate
I maintain active affiliations with respected organizations that reflect my commitment to ethics and professional standards. Current memberships and roles include:
- Texas Mediator Credentialing Association – Credentialed Mediator
- Texas Association of Mediators – Full Membership
- Dispute Resolution Center, Montgomery County – Volunteer Mediator, Advisory Committee Member
- Conflict Resolution Association, Houston Chapter – Professional Member
- American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section – Affiliated Professional
Nanci Rainey
Mediator/ Arbitrator
Primary Focus: Family
As an experienced family mediator and divorced parent, I understand both the emotional and practical challenges of divorce. I create a safe, respectful space where everyone feels heard and empowered to shape their future. With 30 years of experience leading client-
focused teams, negotiating contracts and resolving high-stakes conflicts, I bring both compassion and clarity to the mediation process—helping you move forward with less conflict, lower costs, and greater peace of mind.conversations of their lives.
Professional Background
I am an actively engaged certified Mediator and Arbitrator. I also have many years of experience as a senior leader for the largest Financial Services Technology provider in the United States. The blend of mediation, arbitration and professional experience enables me to facilitate a strategic and nuanced approach to mediation, ensuring
discussions remain productive and focused on achieving positive results.
- Meditation – I actively mediate family cases for the Montgomery County Dispute Resolution Center and for private parties.
- Arbitration – I am an Arbitrator for the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) and No Surprised Act (NSA). I have completed numerous arbitration between insurance and healthcare providers under the NSA federal guidelines. I am also a certified FINRA (Financial Institution Regulatory Authority) Arbitrator and a certified Texas Insurance Arbitrator for Disaster Claims.
- Financial Services – I have over 30 years of senior-level executive experience leading Product, Business Development, Strategic Alliance and Client Relations teams supporting financial services technology providers and their financial institution clients.
Credentialed through the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, I’ve completed advanced training in family mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination, and conflict resolution. With a double major from the University of Houston and certifications in divorce coaching, negotiation, and financial literacy, I bring a well-rounded, practical approach to every case. Degrees and Certifications include:
- Bachelor of Arts University of Houston – Double Major: English Literature, Secondary Education
- Texas Mediator Credentialing Association – Credentialed Mediator
- Mediation and Arbitration Training & Certifications
– Basic Mediation
– Advanced Family Mediation
– Arbitration and Ethics
– Parenting Coordination Facilitation
– Domestic Violence Training (Compliant with Texas Bar of Texas, et.al. requirements) - IAP Career College – Divorce Coach Certification
- American Bankers Association
– Bank Marketing Management
– Financial Literacy for non-Financial Executives
– Analyzing Financial Statements - Relevant Professional Training
– Helping Clients Succeed (Steven Covey)
– Situational Leadership I & II (Blanchard)
– Negotiation Training (Acclivus)
– Crucial Conversations (Patterson, et.al.) - Real Estate Brokerage Pre-Requisites (30 hours):
– Santa Barbara College
Active member of TMCA, ABA, AHLA, TAM, and the Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, reflecting a strong commitment to professional standards in mediation and dispute resolution. Current memberships and roles include:
- American Health Law Association (AHLA) – Member
- American Bar Association (ABA) – Member
- Texas Association of Mediators (TAM) – Member
- Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
- Texas Credentialed Mediator Association (TMCA)