To whom it may concern:

Let me start by saying that Edward Ballo is one of the most trustworthy individuals that I have ever come across. He is a consummate professional, a fantastic mentor, and he possesses a unique set of skills to persuade, convince, and empower. Edward is a true agent of change!

I worked with Edward at L’Oréal USA cosmetics as he was the Director of ETNSHE (Engineering, Facilities, Safety, Health, Environmental and Security) and I was the Director of Operations for one of the largest manufacturing sites in L’Oréal. I can honestly say that after working with L’Oréal for nearly 17 years, I had not encountered a Safety Professional of this caliber. Edward brought a new perspective and approach, he combined Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement techniques with a simplistic enthusiastic touch that resonated with individuals at all levels of the organization. Edward was able to lead and persuade a hard driven manufactured centered organization to become a more robust, investigative culture all while embedding this into the business instead of creating a separate culture. There was never a feel that one wins and the other loses after Edward put his mark on the group. I have since longed for Edward to join me in my new venture here at Mary Kay, but I am glad to see that he has chosen a broader path which allows him to help the masses. He has such skill and grace to enhance whatever your needs are within your organization when it comes to EHS. Anyone that hires Edward is in for an organization altering event. I fully support Edward and what he is able to do with his skill set, the changes he is able to institute, and the integration of his knowledge into a company's DNA.