Allan W. Lawrence: Career Highlights: FACILITIES & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Challenge
Contribute in a key way to corporate-mandated business initiatives and regulatory compliance matters involving facilities management. Prove my value in the role of Director of Engineering.

Action
Developed and executed plan for reducing use and emissions of refrigerants to lowest possible levels, and maximizing proficiency of recapture and recycling. Trained five HVAC mechanics and other technical services personnel in new service and repair procedures.

Result
Brought property into compliance with 1990 amendments to Title VI Stratospheric Ozone Protection Section 608 of the Clean Air Act as outlined in National Recycling and Emissions Reduction Program. Earned "Environmental Leadership Award" by the Environmental Advisory Committee of Harrison, NY on Earth Day 1998. Earned executive committee's endorsement for promotion to Director of Engineering.

Analysis
Professional credentials (Certified by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society), technical proficiency, and a personal commitment to making a difference - contributed to the growth, profitability, brand, and competitive positioning of the company.

"Allan is a champion of change and takes a positive and open-minded approach to new initiatives & very good at looking at all aspects of a new process or initiative to make sure all possible outcomes are considered."

- Donna Collings, General Manager

"I have worked with Allan for the past five years, and he has proven to be a person who looks to develop relationships with his vendors and works with them to achieve the company goals together. He has been a pioneer in assisting his company to become environmentally compliant with all agencies and regulations which guide his business. We have developed asbestos and lead programs with Allan and participated in training his staff and management in various environmental subjects. Allan has proven to be an ethical person and expects us to perform the projects that he assigns in the same manner."

- Frederick B. Maier, Business Manager, Omega Environmental Services Inc.