If you need to hire an ecological and wetlands consultant, don’t you want one who works like MAD?

History and Philosophy

MAD Scientist Associates, LLC (MAD) was established in 1998 by, Christine S. Dilley and Mark A. Dilley. As the company grew, Christine took on an increasing role in the leadership of the business, becoming CEO in 2003, while Mark has continued as Chief Scientist. MAD provides high-quality wetland and ecological consulting services to clients in the public and private sectors. Our clients include engineering firms, universities, park districts, industries, and municipal governments. Clients have come to rely on MAD for threatened and endangered species/critical habitat surveys, full wetland services (delineation, permitting, restoration, mitigation & monitoring), stream characterizations and aquatic studies, botanical surveys, land management services, prescribed burn management, environmental education, and other specialized ecological services.  Our approach to life, reflected in our company name, centers on being friendly, down-to-earth, and not taking oneself too seriously. Our approach to ecological consulting (which we take very seriously) is grounded in environmental stewardship and treating each client’s needs with the utmost respect. MAD focuses on collaboration; we want to be YOUR specialists in ecological and wetland consulting. 

As we view it, we don’t have competitors in the ecological consulting business – only potential clients and project partners.

MAD’s niche* is to provide our clients with accurate, comprehensive, and timely data on ecological consulting projects big and small. Our ultimate goal is to provide the highest quality information to facilitate sound environmental decisions. MAD strives to be a company that clients trust and enjoy working with on a regular basis. We want to help you Make A Difference with your projects! If you need to hire an ecological and wetlands consultant, don’t you want one who works like MAD?

Our Vision: To empower clients to achieve their project goals while protecting and enhancing the environment and the communities they serve.

Our Mission: To deliver accurate ecological and aquatic resource data, along with expert guidance, to support the design, engineering, and implementation of projects that foster environmental stewardship, community engagement, education, and enhanced quality of life.

Our Clients:
  • Architectural Firms
  • Civil Engineers
  • Environmental Consulting Firms
  • Municipalities
  • School Districts
  • Park Districts
  • Land Owners
  • Commercial Clients
  • Regulated Industries

Woman-owned Business Certifications:

Ohio:

  • Ohio WBE
  • Columbus WBE
  • EDGE

National:

  • WBENC WBE
  • WOSB

Our Core Values

 

MAD Scientist Associates is built on the following core values:

An Appetite for Excellence – Strive for the highest quality in our work product, our work environment (including safety), and our individual and collective/company reputation.

Commitment to the Greater Good (Environment AND People!)  – These core values serve as our ‘North Star.’ Prioritize the team over self, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhances functionality and productivity. Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to our company, clients, and community by supporting others whenever possible. Embrace the belief that every project can be improved—whether through reducing environmental impact or achieving greater outcomes—regardless of the project type or client industry. Educating others on environmental issues, especially those related to wetlands, water quality, and biodiversity, is a key way we uphold this commitment.

Communicativeness – Communicate frequently, in a manner that is transparent, honest, respectful, and effective. Share your knowledge freely to build your reputation and enrich the knowledge of others (this aligns with our North Star core value above).

Desire to Keep Work Fun!  – Have a sense of humor; be approachable, friendly, and able to exhibit grace under pressure, both in the office and in the field.

Entrepreneurial Spirit – Use outside-the-box, creative thinking and problem-solving to help continue to build the company’s reputation for innovation.  Be adaptable and flexible to help us manage workloads, adjust to shifting priorities, and achieve our shared goals.

Humility – Be open-minded and embrace different views; express differences of opinion politely.  Know “your stuff,” but be humbly confident.

Self-motivated and Professional – Proactively anticipate the needs of the team and contribute to the company’s success by actively seeking and leveraging opportunities for both personal and professional growth. Uphold honesty and consistency in all actions, honoring commitments, and maintaining your word. Integrity and professional conduct are the foundations of a strong reputation.

We believe these core values can be summed up in “Three Rs” for Our Company:

Relationships – Responsibility – Reputation