• Masters in Industrial Relations, St. Francis University, 1973-1974

• BA in Economics, California State University of Pennsylvania, 1969-1973.

• Duquesne University School of Law; University of Houston Bates College of Law 1975, 1976-1977

• Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), 1984

• Numerous advanced courses and seminars in Human Resources and Labor Relations

Chevron Corporation, 1985-2000

Manager, Human Resources - Refining (1992-2000). Responsible for all Human Resources activities including Labor Relations for Chevron's domestic U.S. Refining System, the department within Chevron having the largest number of Chevron employees, and which included 8 domestic US refineries, 7 of which were union-represented. Provided HR and LR counsel to the VP Refining and all Refinery General Managers; coordinated through individual Refinery HR Managers and staffs in refineries.

• Lead Negotiator/Company spokesman for first-contract negotiations at newly organized facility utilizing consultant's industry benchmark data and resulting in widely-recognized benchmark collective bargaining agreement

• Provided preventive labor relations activities

• Coordinated Pattern Bargaining negotiations within Chevron refining, lubricants, marketing, and asphalt operations

• Developed Pilot Fitness For Duty Program in conjunction with Medical and Refinery personnel to significantly reduce on-the-job injuries and accident costs, leveraging effort across entire refining system and to chemical plant operations

• Participated in developing new Skill-based Pay proposal for union-represented Operations and Maintenance employees

• Lead Negotiator and Company spokesman brought in from Headquarters to avert a strike during difficult negotiations including imminent strike preparations

• Participated in cooperative, high-performance operations (HPO) efforts with unions and union-represented employees to make major redesign of operations and processes.

• Served on several teams developing negotiations strategy and bargaining materials for regular negotiations as well as significant benefits plans changes, including GATT pension changes and Leveraged ESOP provisions of Profit Sharing Savings Plan, as well as drug and alcohol program standardization effort.

• Effectively guided numerous downsizing and asset sale efforts

GULF OIL GREAT BRITAIN - Cheltenham, England, UK 1989-1992

Manager Human Resources, Member Board of Directors - Cheltenham, England Member Board of Directors - Gulf and Chevron UK Pension Plans - London Responsible for all Human Resources, Labor Relations, Safety, Benefits, Compensation, Medical, Security, Employee Communications, Employee Development & Training, Payroll and Building Operations activities in refining, marketing, oil trading, lubricants, retail convenience stores, soap and related businesses in England, Scotland, Wales (UK), reporting to the Managing Director (Company President).

• Lead Negotiator/Company Spokesman - annual negotiations - General and Industrial Workers International Union for marketing operations, lubricants, and soaps businesses.

• Sensitive, preventive labor relations counsel for only non-union refinery in UK at Milford Haven, Wales.

• Recognized in Who's Who in British Business

• Company Director responsible for leading company-wide Total Quality Management change effort working with consultant; developed management employee communication road show and video, established and led total quality cross functional team establishing new work processes and benchmarking measurements for entire company. Participated in TQM and Baldridge/European Quality Award training,

• Pension Director and Trustee activities including investment decisions and fund consultant selection and management,

• Participated in overall company strategy development, investment portfolio, acquisition and divestures decisions, etc

Director/Team Leader - HR Management Systems, Chevron Human Resources Information System, Chevron Corporation, San Francisco and San Ramon CA (1988-89)

Responsible for designing, developing and implementing Chevron's first fully integrated HRIS computer system for all of Chevron's worldwide employees, including base employee, compensation and wage rates, status, training recordkeeping data, etc as well as position/job attributes, salary grades, safety, reporting relationship, payroll, union data, etc. Led multifunctional team of HR, IT, payroll and consultant specialists. Successful project completed on strict timeline.

Labor Relations Counselor, Chevron Corporation, San Francisco, CA. (1985-88)

Responsible for providing labor relations counsel to Chevron's operating companies, including refineries, marketing, chemical plants, exploration & production, Canadian operations and other international locations; handling grievances and arbitrations, plant closures and sales, new benefits package negotiations, NLRB unfair labor practice charges, preventive labor relations, negotiations planning, preparation and coordination. Handled effects bargaining for several sold/closed union represented facilities throughout US.

GULF OIL CORPORATION - (1974-1985)

Manager, Human Resources, Cincinnati Refinery, Cincinnati, Oh (1980-85)
Responsible for all Human Resources and Labor Relations activities at a union represented manufacturing facility. Lead negotiator/spokesperson every two years. Also negotiated new 12-hour rotational shift schedule, position reductions, process improvements, etc. during term of agreements. Implemented new process to control absenteeism and leaves of absence. Conducted monthly union meetings and handled all grievances and arbitrations. Assisted in making this facility the second lowest operating cost per barrel and best value-added refinery in Gulf's system.

Supervisor, Labor Relations, East Coast Area, Gulf Oil Products Co, and Director and Trustee of Regional Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plan (1977-1980).

Responsible for all Labor Relations activities in 24 state territory in Northeast/Mid West US including approximately 30 labor agreements in refining and marketing locations. Worked closely with variety of refinery and marketing management teams and variety of independent and national unions, including OCAW/PACE, Teamsters, etc. Also, responsible for wage surveys and preventative wage increase administration and work practices for numerous non-represented facilities throughout the region. Handled several union organizing attempts as well as union communications, grievances, ULP charges and arbitrations. Conducted EEOC and Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission investigations and handled cases. Handled effect bargaining at several closed or sold union represented facilities. Shared lead negotiator and first assistant responsibilities.

Human Resources development assignments in Houston, Texas (Benefits and Labor Relations) and Pittsburgh, PA (Corporate HQ, Corp. LR Staff) (1974-1977).

Andrew Mehalko, Jr.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Education

• MBA, Lamar University, 1972-1973.

• BS in Business Administration/Pre-Law, Florida State University, 1966-1968.

• AA in Business Administration, University of Florida, 1964-1966.

Educational & Professional Activities

• Chair, Industrial Relations Committee, National Petrochemical & Refiners Assoc., (NPRA) 1999-2000.

• Chair, Labor & Employment Law Subcommittee, National Association of Manufacturers, 1993-1998.

• Director, Bay Area Urban League, Oakland, CA, 1992-1995.

• Authored, "How to Implement Random Drug Testing: A Constructive Approach", that was published in Employment Testing - Law and Policy Reporter, 1995.

• Frequent lecturer on industrial relations, collective bargaining, preventive labor relations, international labor relations, arbitration, and drug & alcohol testing negotiations.

• Delivered speech on "International Industrial Relations In An Era of Terrorism: A Case Study" at the NPRA Industrial Relations Committee meeting in Houston on 12/5/01.

• Chair, Lamar University Economics Association, 1972-1973.

Employment

Partner and Labor Relations Consultant, Mehalko/Zewan, 2000 to present. Provide Labor Relations and Human Resources advice, counsel and assistance to several Fortune 100 and other companies. Conducted training programs both domestically and internationally. Assisted senior management in development of comprehensive labor relations strategy. Served as Labor Relations counsel during the recent successful negotiation of the national oil bargaining agreement (2002).

Chevron Corporation, 1985-2000.

Labor Relations Consultant (1989-2000), Senior Labor Relations Counselor (1985-1989). Supervised both domestic and international labor relations activities. Administered 42 collective bargaining agreements for over 5,000 represented employees. Served as Company spokesperson at contract negotiations. Provided counsel in Labor Relations and Human Resources matters to senior management and principal officers. Served as Company Advocate in many arbitration cases. Conducted numerous preventive labor relations campaigns. Represented the Company in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board. Personally conducted various labor relations activities for Chevron in Russia, Republic of Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Angola, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Canada, Australia, and Venezuela.

Gulf Oil Company, 1974-1985

Director of Labor Relations, Port Arthur Refinery (1983-1985). Responsible for all labor relations activities and administration of 6 collective bargaining agreements with over 2,200 represented employees. Served as Company spokesperson in contract negotiations, grievance meetings and arbitration hearings.

Manager of Human Resources, New York/New Jersey Marketing District (1981-1983). Directed all areas of Human Resources administration including labor relations, contract negotiations, Affirmative Action, organizational development, compensation, preventive labor relations, recruiting, benefits, and public affairs for the Company's largest marketing district.

District Manager of Human Resources, Toledo District (1980-1981). Responsible for all areas of Human Resources administration including labor relations, Affirmative Action, contract negotiations, recruiting, community relations, benefits, absence control, and compensation.

Human Resources generalist developmental assignments in Port Arthur, TX and Toledo, OH (1974-1980).

Military Service

United States Navy (with Honorable Discharge), 1969-1972

References

Excellent references will be supplied upon request.

Hugh C. Earls
Attorney

Education

• B.S. in Industrial Relations, College of the Holy Cross, 1959

• J.D. Suffolk University School of Law, 1970

Numerous advanced courses and seminars in all aspects of Human Resources, Labor Relations and Employment Law

Employment

HUMAN RESOURCE AND LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT

1999 to present

Serve as an adviser and consultant to Management groups and organizations engaged in union prevention, labor negotiations and arbitrations. Designed and drafted Human Resources policies to fit particular circumstances ensuring legal compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Conduct training programs in various segments of the discipline. Handle due diligence matters in merger and acquisition matters.

LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY

1986 to present

Vice President Human Resources, Specialty Products Division

Managed overall Human Resources function for diverse construction materials division of major cement company. Directed all aspects of function for manufacturing, marketing, distribution and administrative personnel. Responsible for the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with four separate International Unions. Drafted and issued necessary policies covering local and divisional issues.

Director of Labor Relations

Responsible for all labor related activities throughout North American operations. Handled Management’s campaign in NLRB elections. Revamped through the negotiating process major changes in contractual language thus giving Management greater say in operating plants thus improving efficiency and significantly lowering costs. Designed and developed training programs for first line supervisors. Conducted and directed Company’s case seeking de-certification of previously certified bargaining units.

Labor Counsel

Settled major Unfair Labor Practice case in which NLRB had ruled on prior to my being hired. Developed, prepared and presented Management’s case in discrimination affairs. Represented Management in initial steps of both State and Federal discriminatory proceedings. Rendered legal opinions to all aspects of Company Management in Employment Law matters.

OZALID CORPORATION

1981 – 1986

Director of Personnel

Established the Corporate Human Resources function encompassing all aspects of Human Resources for geographically diverse organization of approximately 2000 employees. Developed and issued new Personnel policies for the Company Managed the revision of both the Benefits and Compensation systems of the organization. Managed the overall employee relations function in both union and non-union settings which encompassed six manufacturing plants. Chief Spokesperson with ten bargaining units each of which had two year agreements. Presented Management’s position in mediation and arbitration proceedings.

GAF CORPORATION

1977 – 1981

Manager, Employee Relations

Developed and implemented both long and short term employee relations objectives including the preparation for and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements as chief spokesperson for Divisional agreements. Dealt with nine different International Unions. Prepared and presented Management’s position in arbitration hearings. Developed, prepared and presented Company position in discrimination proceedings before both State and Federal agencies. Continually reviewed personnel policies and effectively recommended revisions where necessary covering 3600 employees.

OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS,

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

1974 – 1977

Labor Counsel

Instrumental in the implementation of a new comprehensive collective bargaining law for the 50,000 employees of the Commonwealth. Participated in the presentation of Management’s position for a reduction in the number of bargaining units from 250 to ten. Defended unfair labor practice charges. Handled grievances at pre-arbitral level and if necessary, presented Management position at arbitration. Presented Management case at fact finding. Negotiated language of initial collective bargaining agreement.

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

1962 – 1974

Progressed through a series of Human Resources generalist positions including, recruitment and hiring of employees; administration and interpretation of various benefit programs; composing and editing plant newspaper; handling grievances through plant level; negotiation of local agreements; interpretation of both local and national agreements.

Organizational Activities

• Vice President – Arc Chapter ( PA)

• Vice Chairman – Urban League Chapter (NY)

• President – Mental Health Association (MA)

• Member – Industrial Relations Research Association

• Military Service

• United States Army Security Agency

• 1959 – 1962

• Top Secret Clearance