I believe strongly that a healthy environment is compatible with healthy business.  Businesses must “do the right thing” in protecting environmental resources and their employees, but must also defend their right to operate and profit.  Based on my experience, I think that industries and their associations can be most effective by:

• Treating all people with respect.
• Acknowledging mistakes and problems.
• Communicating often, directly, and honestly.
• Providing a credible message to regulators and other stakeholders.
• Emphasizing that jobs and local economic factors depend on the manufacturing industry.
• Keeping their own houses clean and being responsible citizens and neighbors.
• Resolving problems through discussion between industry and stakeholders to find common ground based on sound science and shared interests and values.

As a consultant, I address problems as if they are my own.  I strive to fully understand the issues, develop reasonable and practical site specific solutions, resolve conflicts with win-win answers, meet legal, environmental, and financial requirements, and prioritize according to my clients needs and budget.