Dan Valdivia is the Founder and President of Executive Consulting Management Group (ECMG), a veteran-led firm built on the principles of discipline, accountability, and operational excellence. With more than 20 years of experience in military leadership, industrial safety, and technical rescue operations, Dan has established a reputation for leading from the front—especially in high-stakes environments where safety and precision are non-negotiable. A former U.S. Marine Scout Sniper and team leader, Dan brings a battlefield-tested mindset to ECMG’s projects, blending sharp tactical awareness with a deep understanding of plant safety protocols and OSHA compliance. He has led on-the-ground safety operations for major automotive and energy clients—including Ford, General Motors, FCA, and DTE Energy—providing site-wide safety oversight, confined space rescue planning, and daily risk management support. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dan is a natural communicator and respected leader on job sites, capable of uniting teams around shared safety goals. His work has included everything from conducting toolbox talks and site inspections to overseeing emergency response plans and coordinating multilingual workforce training. Dan founded ECMG with a clear mission: to deliver military-grade leadership and standards to industries where safety and efficiency must go hand in hand. Under his direction, ECMG continues to raise the bar for what clients can expect from their safety and rescue consulting partners.

Russell “Rusty” Everett is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Executive Consulting Management Group (ECMG), bringing more than two decades of elite leadership, safety expertise, and mission-driven discipline to every project. A former Tier-One private military contractor, Rusty has operated in the world’s most demanding environments—experience that now informs ECMG’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and safety. As a seasoned Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional, Rusty has led major automotive projects across the Big Three, including managing site-wide safety operations at FCA’s Warren Truck Assembly Plant and directing electrical safety oversight at GM’s Warren Tech Center. He has also delivered custom workplace safety and risk management solutions for clients like Ford and Toyota. Known for his strategic thinking, calm under pressure, and ability to build and lead high-performing teams, Rusty excels in guiding organizations through complex regulatory landscapes while minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency. His expertise spans risk management, regulatory compliance, EHS audits, safety training, and executive-level project coordination. Rusty’s leadership is rooted in discipline, trust, and results—a standard forged in combat and refined in corporate settings.