Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1972
What is your primary product or service?
Environmental consulting (biology) and water qyuality testing and consulting
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Biologist; through post-grasduate studies at University of Hawaii
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Exceptional levels of competency and ethics reflected in our reports to clients.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One office/laboratory in Hawaii. No plans to expand
Provide detailed directions to your location
On the windward side, from the Pali Highway or Likelike (or H-3) proceed north on Kamehameha Highway into Kaneohe. Our building is just past Ben Parker Elementary and across the street from the fire station and Times Market. Laboratory and offices are on the first floor opening onto the parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
Most clients pay by check from an invoice mailed to them.
Which areas do you service?
All of Hawaii and throughout the Pacific Basin
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Eric Guinther is majority stockholder; day-to-day operations are the responsibility of the vice-president and laboratory manager, Jacqueline "Snookie" Mello and office manager Michele Hasagawa.
What are your hours of operation?
The laboratory is open 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. Service outside these times can be arranged
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