Acknowledgements

• Author: Frank B. Friedman
• Pages: 7-7

Acknowledgements

Any truly “practical guide” rests on the

experiments and experiences of others.

The dedication, experience, and effort

required to develop, test, and manage a

successful environmental program for a

major corporation cannot come from only

one individual. The ideas set forth in this

book come from a great many teachers

and colleagues who have applied their

knowledge to a wide variety of specific

situations.

Professionals in the environmental area generally do not hold ideas for

improvement of policies and programs close to their vests. This is a group willing

to share ideas and solutions. It includes environmental managers, governmental

employees, citizen advocates, lawyers, consultants, and other specialists.

Few people get the opportunity more than once—if at all—to develop

state-of-the-art programs and to work with respected and enlightened

executives. I was one of the fortunate few.

Successful programs depend on competent, professional staff. My staff at

Elf Atochem impressed me with their dedication and creativity. I am also

grateful to my former staff at Occidental Petroleum Corporation, particularly

the late Jerry Wilkenfeld, whose creative ability in initiating and implementing

many programs played a major role in the success of our department.

I also want to thank my clients, who continue to force me to continue to be

creative and productive.

Finally, I want to thank Linda Johnson, Caroline Hermann, and the

Environmental Law Institute publishing staff for their assistance and many

helpful comments.

—F.B.F.

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