Meet The Team

Ted Echols, Esq.

About Ted

Ted Echols is a member of the Henry County Bar Association and practices in the local, state and federal courts in Georgia. Ted currently serves as part-time Judge in the City of McDonough and has served as Judge Pro Tem for Henry County State Court. He has also served as Chief Judge for the City of Stockbridge Municipal Court.

He is a graduate of the University of Georgia Lumpkin School of Law and a Magna Cum Laude graduate with high honors, of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. While at UGA, Ted served as a Senator on the Student Government, President of the Honors Program Student Association, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Blue Key Society.

Ted has been married to Misti since 1992 and together they have four children. He is a worship leader for the Children’s ministry at Eagles Landing First Baptist and has served as an attorney coach for a local school’s mock trial team. Ted is actively involved in his community. He is a graduate of Leadership Henry, served as the Moderator of the Henry Baptist Association and continues to serve as a deacon at Eagles Landing First Baptist Church.

Ted currently holds the designation of “Certified Christian Conciliator” from the Institute of Christian Conciliation. Ted has assisted various organizations and individuals in alternative dispute resolution. In addition, Ted has taught conflict resolution seminars locally and internationally.

Brian Mount

About Brian

Brian is passionate about helping people experience peace and reconciliation through Christ. With over 30 years of senior leadership experience in Human Resources, Risk Management, and Operations, Brian has served in executive roles across churches, non-profits, and global ministries. His career reflects a unique blend of strategic leadership and pastoral care, rooted in a deep commitment to biblical principles.

A Calling to Peacemaking

Brian’s journey into Christian mediation began with a conviction: conflict is inevitable, but how we respond to it can honor God and transform lives. Over the years, he has witnessed the pain unresolved disputes can cause—broken relationships, fractured communities, and even legal battles. This inspired him to co-found Bridge Conciliation, a ministry dedicated to equipping people to respond to conflict biblically. Through mediation, arbitration, and conflict coaching, Brian helps individuals, families, businesses, and churches find resolution and restoration.

Brian has personally experienced and is passionate about the transformative power of the gospel in conflict resolution. Brian has over 20 years of experience with conciliation in the context of the local Church, marriage and family, organizational and cross-cultural missions contexts.

Brian believes that true reconciliation begins with the Gospel. His approach to mediation is grounded in Scripture, emphasizing humility, forgiveness, and restoration. Whether resolving a business dispute or helping a couple rebuild trust, Brian’s goal is to reflect Christ’s love and bring hope into difficult situations.

Brian’s professional background includes serving as Associate Director of HR & Risk Management at an Atlanta area Christian Non profit, where he aligns people strategies with organizational mission while overseeing global contingency planning; Chief Operating Officer at Hume Christian Camps, leading multi-site operations, developing ministry programs, and fostering a Christ-centered culture; Executive Director at a large Atlanta Metro multi-site Church, guiding adult ministries, pastoral care, and marriage enrichment for a congregation of 4,000; and SVP/COO at Operation Mobilization USA, managing global operations, legal compliance, and member care for staff serving in over 60 countries.

Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology from The Moody Bible Institute and his Masters of Arts degree from Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. Born in New York and raised in Southern California, Brian and his wife Karen and their children make their home in Central California. Brian is trained in advanced Conflict Resolution and Mediation with ICC Peace® and is a Certified Christian Conciliator with the Institute for Christian Conciliation (ICC Peace). In addition, Brian also has taught conflict resolution seminars locally and internationally.