About Us
Our Story
From the beginning, Herdt Consulting has been defined by their team. They have dedicated their careers to creating outcomes that leave lasting capability in both military and commercial organizations. James “Jim” Herdt founded Herdt Consulting when he retired from his role as the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy in 2002. He was then joined by his Navy colleagues and friends Tom Hefty (President), Pete Thielen (Senior Vice President), and Eric Miller (Vice President). Together they have built Herdt by forming solid relationships with partners and employees to focus on providing the very best solutions to their clients.
Our Values
We Cover the Continuum
We work at all levels, from leaders to teams, to the enterprise, and integrate all three on the way.
We are Mission-Focused
Herdt was founded on a culture of service. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations and deliver lasting results.
We Leverage our Tradition of Naval Leadership
Herdt employees are accomplished individuals who have served as hands-on leaders in the U.S. military and private industry—we hire the best.
We Provide a Path to Calm Waters
Our hands-on mentors work with your team at every level of the organization to help you address complex challenges and establish order.
Herdt Corporate Governance
Herdt believes in strict Corporate Governance to ensure the highest product quality and team morale. We encourage and support our business partners to apply these principles, as appropriate, to further our mission and success. Herdt’s Corporate Governance policies support public awareness of our efforts and partner compliance.