Andrew Bielat
Founder of Pilot Advisors

As an advisor, facilitator and coach, Andrew is especially adept at designing and delivering "turnaround performance-culture change programs", providing companies with the means for perpetual growth. Andrew's focus is on practical research and providing clients with the "best-fit, best-value" practices and services. His stated mission is to revolutionize the relationship between consultants and clients by providing true, long lasting partnerships.

Andrew has been consulting, analyzing performance, training and managing since 1986. His background in business is both diverse and unique. Prior to founding Pilot, Andrew was the partner in charge of operations and business development with Performance Improvement International.

Andrew received a Bachelor in Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and graduated with honors from the University of Illinois, Champaign - Urbana.

Disney
Duke Power
Frito Lay
Hanford Nuclear Project
J. H. Kelly
James River
Komatsu Silicon America
Napa Pipe

Oregon Steel Mills
Pillsbury Foods
Portland General Electric
SEH
Shell Oil
The Dannon Company
Trane Company
Wholesome and Hearty Foods

Rick is a 25 year veteran in Organizational Development with expertise in the areas of results-oriented culture change, leadership best practices, executive coaching, team effectiveness, customer service, and succession planning. As a result of Rick’s ability to orchestrate effective organizational change, he has been instrumental in repairing and solidifying union-management relations resulting in improved corporate performance.

Prior to joining Pilot Rick was the Vice President of Human Resources for Vail Resorts. Rick graduated from the University of Illinois with a Masters in Industrial and Labor Relations and also has a B.S. in Business Administration from Regis College.

Frito Lay
Gerry Baby Products
The Pillsbury Company
Rocky Mountain Steel
Union Carbide
Vail Resorts