We are Tradesman Advisors
Founded in 2016 by Jon Costantino, Tradesman Advisors brings three decades of experience working on the front lines of environmental policy, regulatory development and compliance.
We work both inside and out with environmental regulations at all levels of government. Tradesman Advisors focuses on the complex interactions between West Coast climate change programs and the businesses they impact. The firm also has a wide breadth of experience in other environmental arenas, including: energy policy and regulatory strategy, solid waste, local air pollution control, legislative policy and budget, and greenhouse gas markets and incentive funding.
We understand the goal of environmental compliance, but when something goes wrong Tradesman Advisors is well prepared to advise and assist in environmental enforcement matters.
Jon Costantino was the original Climate Change Planning Manager for the California Air Resources Board's Office of Climate Change and he oversaw the first publication of the AB 32 Scoping Plan in 2008. He was also on the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board as a governor's appointee. The Regional Board oversees water quality for 40 percent of California.
Prior to founding Tradesman Advisors, Inc. Jon managed a diverse portfolio of clients at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLC. As AB 32 climate change manager he saw the program through its infancy. In that role, he developed internationally followed policies and implemented programs with billion-dollar implications for California's largest industries. Jon was also the lead legislative analyst at ARB, where he made technical and policy recommendations on both state and federal legislation. During his years covering California's Capitol, Jon gained rare insights about California's biggest industries and most powerful stakeholders, including water, agriculture, construction, energy and all aspects of transportation fuels.
An insider-agency perspective and technical expertise make Jon a highly sought-after source of information and opinion by mainstream and industry-specific media. With more than 26 years of experience in the environmental field, Jon is a recognized authority on climate change regulation and he has commented on TV and radio on the topic of AB 32 and climate change policies. Tradesman Advisors is a full service environmental advocacy firm specializing in Policy Development, Environmental Regulatory Advocacy, Program Education, Enforcement Settlements, and Coalition Building.
Jon's approaches to problems include developing solution-oriented policy and regulatory positions, conveying them through clear communications, and using real world experiences and relationships established by being on the ground and in the mix.
We work both inside and out with environmental regulations at all levels of government. Tradesman Advisors focuses on the complex interactions between West Coast climate change programs and the businesses they impact. The firm also has a wide breadth of experience in other environmental arenas, including: energy policy and regulatory strategy, solid waste, local air pollution control, legislative policy and budget, and greenhouse gas markets and incentive funding.
We understand the goal of environmental compliance, but when something goes wrong Tradesman Advisors is well prepared to advise and assist in environmental enforcement matters.
Jon Costantino was the original Climate Change Planning Manager for the California Air Resources Board's Office of Climate Change and he oversaw the first publication of the AB 32 Scoping Plan in 2008. He was also on the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board as a governor's appointee. The Regional Board oversees water quality for 40 percent of California.
Prior to founding Tradesman Advisors, Inc. Jon managed a diverse portfolio of clients at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLC. As AB 32 climate change manager he saw the program through its infancy. In that role, he developed internationally followed policies and implemented programs with billion-dollar implications for California's largest industries. Jon was also the lead legislative analyst at ARB, where he made technical and policy recommendations on both state and federal legislation. During his years covering California's Capitol, Jon gained rare insights about California's biggest industries and most powerful stakeholders, including water, agriculture, construction, energy and all aspects of transportation fuels.
An insider-agency perspective and technical expertise make Jon a highly sought-after source of information and opinion by mainstream and industry-specific media. With more than 26 years of experience in the environmental field, Jon is a recognized authority on climate change regulation and he has commented on TV and radio on the topic of AB 32 and climate change policies. Tradesman Advisors is a full service environmental advocacy firm specializing in Policy Development, Environmental Regulatory Advocacy, Program Education, Enforcement Settlements, and Coalition Building.
Jon's approaches to problems include developing solution-oriented policy and regulatory positions, conveying them through clear communications, and using real world experiences and relationships established by being on the ground and in the mix.