Management

BL3 Strategies, LLC was founded and is led by Robert J. Karnauskas, PG, PH. Mr. Karnauskas possesses over 30 years experience in environmental management and consulting on a national basis. Prior to forming BL3 Strategies, he was President of Natural Resource Technology, Inc. which he co-founded in 1993. The company ownership was successfully transitioned to its employees in 2007.

Under Mr. Karnauskas’ leadership, Natural Resource Technology embraced sustainable development policies and enjoyed a number of significant achievements:

• Natural Resource Technology was ranked #24 in the Milwaukee Business Journal 2006 ‘Book of Lists’ of largest engineering firms based in Wisconsin.
• Natural Resource Technology was honored to have been recognized by MetroParent Magazine as a top employer in 2005 with their ‘Family Friendly Award’ for innovative benefits and policies that promote work/life balance.
• The Business Journal selected Natural Resource Technology among the top 20 places to work in Southeastern Wisconsin with their ‘Beyond the Paycheck’ award in 2004.
• Natural Resource Technology was ranked #84 among the 100 fastest-growing environmental, architectural and engineering consulting firms in the United States and received ‘Hot Firm 2004’ recognition by industry consultant Zweig White & Associates.
• The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) recognized Natural Resource Technology in 2003 with a ‘Master Mettle Award’. This award is given to companies that received MMAC’s ‘Future 50 Award’ three times for being among the 50 fastest growing companies in the four county metro area.
• Natural Resource Technology received ‘Local Chapter and State Chair Awards’ from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve in 2002 for benefits policies that far exceeded federal requirements for military reserve staff called up for active duty.
• Natural Resource Technology’s management of business risks and quality performance resulted in the firm never experiencing a claim on its professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance policies.

Sustainable development principles within the company were further promoted through the formation of a corporate Green Team. In addition to numerous improvements and savings resulting from recycling efforts, the Green Team achieved annual energy cost savings of $1.00 per square foot of office space. These savings were allocated toward purchasing 25% of the company’s energy from renewable sources, further reducing green house gas emissions resulting from our operations.

The Giving Committee was responsible for corporate philanthropy equaling 2% of gross annual profits. In addition to the corporate donations made to various environmental and social organizations, corporate matching of staff personal charitable giving often increased company contributions to exceed 4% of gross annual profits.

Mr. Karnauskas seeks to promote and duplicate the successful adoption of corporate sustainability principles with other business leaders. To review a more detailed resume for Mr. Karnauskas, click here.