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Measuring Soil Temperature with Thermometer. Female agronomist measuring soil temperature in the field. Field work for Environment protection project

We were founded in 1993 and have sought to improve environmental standards ever since. Our unique soil testing, analysis, and compliance procedures have made CSC an industry leader in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

Meet the Team

Our growing, family-owned business is here to help you reach your goals. We take pride in the relationships we build with our clients and treat you like an extension of our own family. We take control of the process from start to finish to create a stress free environment for our clients.

Dick Halm

Dick Halm

Founder and Business Development Manager

Dick guides us through the process. He leads our team but doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty. He loves being in the field, and contributing to the solutions. With more than 40 years experience in the environmental field, remedial contracting, laboratory management, leading sales teams and consulting, he bring multiple disciplines that helps our staff daily to apply a consistent set of core values that responds to the client’s specific needs within the context of their larger project. Under Dick’s leadership and even in the most complex project settings the goal for our team is always the same: “Practical Approaches…Cost Effective Solutions!”

Matthew Halm

Matthew Halm

Operations Manager

Matthew started working part-time for CSC in 2012. His first major project with the company was to help take a run-down quarry and develop it into a working CCDD site. Over the past 10 years, Matthew has grown with the company. In his current role, he manages customer relations and oversees projects from start to finish. He has enjoyed learning about the industry and has attended multiple training sessions for professional development. He is OSHA trained and has received his 40-Hour Hazwoper certification. He completes yearly training with IDOT for regulated substances, construction projects, and special provisions. He's also currently working towards his CHMM certification.

Lee Vlcek

Lee Vlcek

Financial Controller

Lee started working for CSC in 2020 and has expanded his role while improving internal processes. He handles the company financial information and any billing or payment requests run through him. He also manages the HR, marketing, and compliance side of the business. He is driven by a customer centric mindset and dedicated to ensuring the experience for our customers' office staff is as good as its field staff. Lee is a dedicated QuickBooks and Excel master and works every day to make CSC a better company.