John has managed the EHS due diligence on countless deals in a wide array of industries. John is one of a very few professionals with a piercing understanding of the global due diligence issues encountered by buyers, sellers and financial institutions involved in transactions. This understanding allows John to design and manage due diligence efforts in a way that provides all participants a clear understanding of the EHS issues involved. This customized approach has proved to be of tremendous value to our clients.

“ We have a talented team of industrial experienced individuals that use our collective learnings to assist you in articulating your challenges and in formulating practical and effective strategies and solutions. We apply these skills in evaluating the EHS issues that are encountered in potential transactions as well as in the strategies and tactics for managing EHS issues in your business. ”

John has been a key player on several clients' deal teams as they rationalized assets acquired in recent transactions. He is relied on as a trusted advisor in this role.

John was previously a partner and Vice President/General Manager of Pilko & Associates. John attended the University of Texas where he earned both B.S. and M.S. degrees in environmental studies.

Paul heads the firm’s global Strategic Advisory service and Process Safety practice. His 35 years of experience includes operations, engineering and environmental management positions with Sinclair Refining and BP Oil. He works with senior management and EHS leadership of leading chemical and energy companies in shaping their short-term and long-term EHS direction and strategy. Paul has served as advisor to EHS integration teams on many mergers and joint ventures, including the Dow Chemical/Union Carbide merger. He has assisted a number of Fortune 500 companies in continuously improving their EHS performance and designing/implementing effective EHS Management Systems (EHS-MS).

“ Each of us understands the business context of our clients' needs & we are personally committed to the success of our clients - individually and corporately. ”

Paul co-founded Pilko & Associates in 1980 and was the Senior Vice President of the firm for over 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from Villanova University and is a graduate of Stanford University's Executive Program for Smaller Businesses. Paul served on the Board of Directors of Sheltering Arms Senior Services and currently sits on the Advisory Committee of this organization.

David has over 25 years of environmental consulting experience, including high profile transactional experience and a year as acting refinery EHS manager. He has a proven track record as a project manager in a wide variety of industrial assignments and brings broad-based practical experience to E.Vironment.

“ Our E.Vironment team takes great pride in using our many years of experience to assist our clients in maximizing the value they receive as a result of our efforts. Our approach of teaming with our clients in long term relationships makes for a more enjoyable experience for both E.Vironment staff and our clients. It is a pleasure to work with a team of experienced individuals with a common client-oriented approach to doing business. The greatest measure of our success is the high level of repeat business and unsolicited referrals we receive from our clients. ”

David has managed hundreds of environmental due diligence projects. These transactions have been in a wide range of industries including refining, chemicals, manufacturing and oil and gas production. David has assisted clients on both the buy-side and the sell-side with the quantification of environmental issues, as well as development of environmental language in purchase and sale agreements. He has been at the negotiating table on many large transactions, assisting his clients with the allocation of environmental liabilities.

David works closely with a number of large financial institutions providing environmental assessments of companies seeking capital loans. He has also developed an environmental audit program for the U.S. operations of an international chemical company, and has participated on many EHS audits.

David received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and is a Professional Engineer registered in Texas.

John has over 25 years of diversified experience in industrial operations and management. He has held leadership positions in a variety of manufacturing operations, including petrochemical processing, petroleum refining, natural gas gathering and distribution, inorganic chemicals, ductile iron and brass castings, shipbuilding and automotive and heavy metal fabrication, coatings and assembly operations.  He was previously President of Pilko & Associates and a Partner at ERM.   He routinely works with Boards of Directors, Executive Management Teams, Business Unit Leaders and operating site managers.

“ The value we bring to your team is much greater than the work we do on your individual assignments. Our consultants average over twenty-five years of industry experience and as one of your team members, we are constantly providing insight and industry benchmark information to assist you in making better decisions about strategic EHS matters. We pride ourselves in providing our clients expert assistance as a “lightning rod” for stimulating positive and lasting change ”

John has assisted various global energy and chemical companies in identifying and solving EHS-related performance issues.  He has developed and implemented EHS management systems (MS), including operating standards, EHS performance expectations, and key work processes for many clients, and has led the design and implementation of many EHS compliance assurance MS assessments.

John has extensive EHS auditing experience. He has facilitated numerous customized audit program designs to meet client needs, conducted EHS auditor training for regulatory compliance and management systems requirements, and led independent third-party EHS verification assessments for adherence to industry standards and sound auditing practices.

John has assisted clients with all facets of business risk management.  He has worked with clients in acquisition and divestiture strategy, risk evaluation, contract negotiations, transition management and claims recovery on numerous energy and chemicals asset transactions.  He has extensive process safety (PS) experience, including evaluating PS related issues in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, West Africa, China, and Brazil. John has conducted evaluations and audits of numerous PS programs and related global industry and regulatory counterparts (Seveso II and EU directives) in Europe.

John earned a Dr.P.H. (Occupational Health) from the University of Texas, M.B.A. from the Keller Graduate School of Management, M.S.P.H. Public Health (Occupational Health) from Tulane University and B.S. Public Affairs (Environmental Health Management) from Indiana University.  He is a Certified Safety Professional and a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the American Industrial Hygiene Association.