Who We Are
Eric Zichterman
Co-Founder | CEO
Eric Zichterman is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in construction, mining, and industrial operations, bringing a rare combination of hands-on field expertise, business ownership, and executive leadership to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) consulting.
Eric began his career working
Eric Zichterman
Co-Founder | CEO
Eric Zichterman is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in construction, mining, and industrial operations, bringing a rare combination of hands-on field expertise, business ownership, and executive leadership to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) consulting.
Eric began his career working directly in the field before building and operating a successful construction company, where he experienced firsthand the operational, regulatory, and leadership challenges faced by growing organizations. That experience shaped his practical, business-minded approach to safety, one focused not only on compliance, but on building systems that support productivity, accountability, and long-term performance.
As Co-Founder and CEO of Forged Sentinel Group, Eric leads enterprise-level EHS strategy, OSHA and MSHA compliance support, and leadership development initiatives for construction, mining, manufacturing, and multi-site, multi-state facilities and organizations. A core part of his work is developing leaders at all levels, equipping executives, supervisors, and frontline leaders with the clarity, accountability, and decision-making skills required to lead safely and effectively. He works closely with ownership teams, executives, and frontline leaders to design defensible, scalable EHS programs that reduce risk while strengthening organizational culture.
Justin Bartling
Co-Founder | VP of Safety & Training
Justin Bartling is a seasoned safety professional with nearly two decades of experience supporting manufacturing and construction operations, bringing a practical, field-driven approach to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).
Justin’s background spans multiple industries and high-haza
Justin Bartling
Co-Founder | VP of Safety & Training
Justin Bartling is a seasoned safety professional with nearly two decades of experience supporting manufacturing and construction operations, bringing a practical, field-driven approach to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).
Justin’s background spans multiple industries and high-hazard trades, where he has helped organizations reduce risk, maintain compliance, and keep work moving without overcomplicating safety systems. His approach focuses on building programs people will actually use and coaching leaders and crews in ways that translate into consistent, real-world execution.
Alongside field work, Justin is an OSHA Authorized Trainer and adjunct instructor with local community colleges, integrating real-world experience into training that supports both compliance and operational effectiveness. He also serves on statewide safety advisory groups, contributing to professional development initiatives and industry collaboration.
Justin is recognized for building strong safety programs and providing inspection and incident support when the stakes are high. His focus remains consistent: fewer surprises, fewer injuries, stronger follow-through, and a culture where people do the right thing because it makes sense.
