"I
really enjoyed your class. I thought it was of great applicability
to military organizations. You've done a real good job of learning
our business so you can explain EMS in terms that can actually work
in our organization. Thank you very much. You've given me quite a
few ideas." Tricia
Samora, BRAC/Environmental Projects and Training, Commandant of the
United States Marine Corps.
"WSMR
concurs with the [gap analysis] report in draft and has no additional
comments. In fact, this is a far better document...as far as explaining
"why" and "where we need to go" than we anticipated
receiving." Gene Forsythe, Chief, Environmental Compliance
Division, Environment and Safety Directorate, White Sands Missile
Range.
"Phil,
I want to thank you for the excellent work that you did for me this
week. I now have a much better perspective on EMS, and am ready to
start putting elements in place. This morning I sat down with our
MDW Energy contractor and he has provided me with various paths I
can take to accomplish good things for MDW/EMS. Thanks again Phil,
I look forward to our next conversation." Don Brumback, Environmental
Director, The Military District of Washington, HQ MDW, DCSEH-PP
"Your
course and teaching skills are appreciated by me and your students."
Tami McVey, Chief Of Naval Operations CNO/N45.
"I
had the pleasure of attending your EMS Review Course in Norfolk last
week. Just wanted to let you know that I thought it was an excellent
course supported by good teachers and an energetic Navy workforce
in attendance. As the only non-Navy personnel in attendance, I felt
that I gained a great deal of information and insight, which will
greatly aid me in my endeavor to implement an EMS here at the Defense
Supply Center in Richmond." Jimmy Parrish, Defense Supply
Center in Richmond.
"I
was very impressed with your mastery of the subject and thought you
spoke with authority on all things related to EMS." Bill Franklin,
Deputy ACS Env. Dept., EPS SWD NA, San Diego.
"I'd
like to thank you for the training and your dedicated efforts in presenting
the [EMS] class. You've opened my eyes to the point of alarm when
I see what needs to be done and how far we are from the goal."
Rudy Silva, Business Line Team Leader, EFDSW, San Diego.
"Phil
and Harry: Thank you very much for taking your time to review [the
Navy EMS Guide]! Your comments are right on and are helping me improve
the document. I'm grateful that you provided good rationale and specific
fixes and as I work my way through the document and your comments
I'm able to incorporate the fixes immediately and I'll tell you I'm
taking action on practically every comment (so far ). So glad you're
part of the Navy team." Tami McVey, Command Navy Operations,
N45.
"I
just want to thank you, Harry and the rest of your team for an outstanding
week of EMS Planning. You surpassed my expectations for the week and
have given us a great start toward EMS implementation. Harry and yourself
not only are great EMS experts but also have outstanding facilitation
skills." Peter Kennedy, Environmental Business Manager Environmental
Department, Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
"As
LANTDIV's EMS training program winds down and nears completion, I
wanted to take this opportunity to ... make you aware of the outstanding
service we have received from Phil Wood [and Harry Kemp] during our
attempts to implement an Environmental Management System within the
CINCUSNAVEUR theater. ... Phil's expertise and his ability to grasp
the Navy's operational and management techniques and systems have
greatly enhanced our ability to get this program off the ground. Phil
is also an excellent presenter and did a great job when we conducted
the training at NSA Naples, NSA Souda Bay, NAS Sigonella, NAVSTA Rota,
and the training sessions conducted here at LANTDIV. Phil is very
dedicated to the task, committed to doing a good job, and I believe
we get quality service when Phil is involved."
Jim Steinberg, Environmental Quality Assessment Coordinator, LANTDIV.
