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Arbitration

Advisory Committee

Updated May 2026

The Arbitration Advisory Committee is made up of two arbitrators, three labor advocates, and three management advocates, who provide general assistance to the commissioner regarding arbitration matters.

Union Representatives

David Aron
Education Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55103

Jane Poole
Andrew & Poole, P.A.
Duluth, MN

Chris Chantry
Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
Brooklyn Center, MN

Employer Representatives

Beth Belle-Isle
Hennepin County Labor Relations
A-Government Center
Minneapolis, MN 55487

Susan Hansen
Madden, Galanter, Hansen LLP
Bloomington, MN  55435 

Jim Jorstad
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
St. Paul, MN 55101

Roster Representatives

Sabin Peterson
Minneapolis, MN 

Steve Hoffmeyer
Plymouth, MN