The staff of RMI are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing management positions with several multi-national companies. The firm is recognized as a leading market consultant, and is proud of the high level of repeat business received.

Company Philosophy
A successful market consultant must start with an in-depth understanding of the client's market position and prospects in order to deliver timely and actionable information and recommendations for maximizing the opportunities being evaluated.

It is the responsibility of the Consultant to accomplish the following goals:

•	Completely understand the needs of the client
•	Design and implement the research phase so the most efficient collection of market data is achieved
•	Give management an independent view that is based on an objective analysis of the market
•	Provide actionable recommendations that will facilitate management decisions for optimizing the market opportunities evaluated

The successful achievement of these objectives is only possible through continuous, effective communication. This is particularly important when interim results suggest that a redirection of the consulting effort is required. As with the exploration for natural resources, the original target is not always the one which yields the best results.

The principal of the firm:

Steve Jacobs - President -- Having over 25 years of market research and consulting experience, Steve has worked in several marketing positions, and has consulted to a number of the largest companies active in exploration and production, and the refining and chemical industries. Considerable international experience includes a position with a consulting firm in Europe, as well as travel to over 35 countries throughout the world. He is recognized as a leading expert in the oil service sector, whether as a mentor, moderator or market analyst.