Lawrence Schmid

Pilko was formed in Houston in 1980 by five individuals. Since then they have handled assignments in 48 countries for multinational Chemical and Energy Companies as well as leading Private Equity firms. They are 'Business Driven EHS Advisors to Senior Executives and Boards'--typically advising on major Transactions, ongoing Governance or large Litigation Cases. Their strategy has been to recruit individuals having hands-on management and operating experience in industry. Their team averages 27+ years experience--considerably more than traditional EHS consulting firms. Their team can best be described as ''Type 3'' problem solvers. Type 3 problems are those where the client, has a feeling that something is wrong, but can't quite define it. They need someone to sit down with them, do the diagnostics, identify the problem, help them create the optimum solution, and finally, facilitate implementation of the solution. Pilko specializes in Type 3 problems and provides the highest value in these types of assignments. Combining their experienced staff, a flat organizational structure and clear Vision & Values allows Pilko to provide the highest level of value to their clients in each of their consulting engagements.