Announcement of Our Executive Director's Retirement

Dear CMRS Community,

On behalf of the CMRS Board of Directors, I want to express our deep gratitude to Beth Bailey for her extraordinary leadership, service, and commitment to Community Mediation & Restorative Services (CMRS).

Beth has served CMRS for more than 30 years, including 25 years as Executive Director. During that time, she has helped shape CMRS into the respected, community-rooted organization it is today. Her leadership has strengthened our mission, expanded our impact, and helped ensure that individuals, families, organizations, and communities have access to meaningful support in times of conflict, harm, and transition.

Over the years, countless stories have reflected Beth’s integrity, humility, wisdom, and care. She has built strong relationships across the community, supported staff and volunteers, stewarded the organization through seasons of growth and change, and kept CMRS grounded in its commitment to dignity, healing, and restorative practice.

We are especially grateful that Beth will remain with CMRS during this transition period as we begin the search for and onboard the next Executive Director. Her continued presence will provide important continuity and support as the organization prepares for its next chapter.

The Board is approaching this transition with thoughtfulness and care. We are currently engaging staff and community partners to gather input on the qualities, skills, and priorities they believe are most important for the next Executive Director. After that process is complete, the Board will finalize the details of the search and post the position nationally.

Our goal is to honor the strength of CMRS while preparing for the future. We are confident in the foundation Beth has helped build and in the community that continues to support this work.

Should you have any questions about the search process, you may reach out to out us on the website! 

Please join us in thanking Beth for her remarkable service, lasting impact, and continued support of CMRS during this important transition.

With deep appreciation,

Cecilia Stanton Adams
Board President
On behalf of the CMRS Board of Director