About Us

At IronHawk, our team doesn’t just provide Environmental, Health, Safety, and Regulatory (EHSR) compliance services. We are committed to being your partner. With more than 100 years of combined experience in operations, maintenance, and asset management in the energy industry, we understand the real-world challenges asset owners face in the world of compliance. Our team takes ownership of your challenges to help you look beyond just deliverables by ensuring that your people, assets, and reputation are safeguarded at every step.

Why The Energy Industry Trusts IronHawk

Elite compliance solutions are available that help you safely operate while cutting costs and risks. The team at IronHawk focuses on creating programs that actually work for your people and your operations.

We help you navigate complex regulations and evolving landscapes by creating practical, sustainable compliance solutions.

With IronHawk, you don’t just end up with a binder of policies. Your organization gains a living, breathing compliance program that protects your people, your facilities, and your bottom line.

Our team turns compliance from a potential burden and transforms it into a strategic advantage for your organization.

What Sets
Us Apart

Proven Expertise

Backed by over 100 years of combined experience across oil, gas, chemical, and green energy, IronHawk knows the challenges your operations face and how to solve them.

Tailored Solutions

No two facilities are alike. We design compliance programs customized to your risks, goals, and culture.

True Partnership

Your challenges are our challenges. We don’t just advise. Our team is here to roll up our sleeves and work alongside you for lasting results.

Relentless Integrity

Trust, accountability, and transparency guide everything we do, giving you peace of mind from start to finish.

How IronHawk Delivers Results

Clear, Customized Programs

We help answer the questions that matter: What are we going to do? How are we going to do it? From roles to responsibilities, everything is designed to fit your organization.

Gap Analysis & Planning

By assessing your current systems, we identify weaknesses and map out an implementation plan so nothing is left behind.

Training & Knowledge Transfer

Our experts don’t just deliver documents. We train your people to apply them confidently, ensuring long-term compliance.

Technical Content Development

From P&IDs and PFDs to hazard analyses and mechanical integrity procedures, we provide the technical backbone your programs need.

Built-In Assurance

Through design reviews, audits, and revalidations, we ensure your program evolves with new regulations and operational changes.

Mission Statement

At IronHawk Compliance and Integrity, we are dedicated to safeguarding people, the environment, and our clients’ operations through uncompromising adherence to safety, health, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance. We stand as vigilant guardians of integrity and trust.

Core Values

Our EHS Services and How They Align With Your Needs

Service Group	Key Services	Regulatory Standards We Help You Meet	Why It Matters
Program Development & Compliance	EHS Program Development, PSMS, Gap Analysis, OSHA 1910/1926 Compliance, SOP Development, Technical Writing	OSHA, API, TRRC	Ensures worker safety, standardizes processes, and aligns with federal and state compliance requirements.
Process Safety & Risk Management	PSM/RMP Programs, Hazard Analyses (PHA, HAZID, HAZOP), Integrity Management, Incident Investigation	OSHA, PHMSA, API, NFPA	Prevents catastrophic failures in plants and pipelines, supports regulatory audits, and keeps operations safe.
Emergency Preparedness	PEmergency Response Exercises, OSRP/FRP Development, Training Needs Analysis, On-Site Safety Support	OSHA, PHMSA, NFPA, TRRC	Meets federal/state emergency planning requirements and ensures readiness for spills, fires, or explosions.
Environmental Compliance	SPCC, SWPPP, Tier II Reporting, Waste Management Consulting, Environmental Due Diligence	EPA, PHMSA,TRRC	Reduces environmental risks, prevents fines, and ensures compliance with reporting and spill prevention mandates.
Audits, Inspections & Program Development	Audits & Inspections, Procedures/Implementation, Ongoing Technical Support, Content Maintenance	OSHA, PHMSA,API,TRRC	Keeps facilities aligned with regulations, identifies gaps, and ensures continuous compliance.
Training & Technical Programs	Hard & Soft Skills Training, Technical Training, Industry Initiatives	OSHA,API,NFPA	Builds workforce competency, reduces accidents, and reinforces safety culture.
Project-Based & Ongoing Support	New Facility Development, Pre/Post Acquisition Due Diligence, Document Control, Regulatory Expertise	OSHA, PHMSA, TRRC, API	Provides flexible expertise during expansions, M&A, and long-term compliance monitoring.

Meet Our Team

Jeff Stoolman

President

Jeff Stoolman is the President and founder of IronHawk Compliance and Integrity, with over 20 years of experience in EHS and regulatory compliance. A Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), Jeff has held senior leadership roles at Prime Energy Services, American Midstream, and Enterprise Products.
His career spans from hands-on pipeline work to executive leadership, giving him a unique perspective on both field operations and strategy. At IronHawk, he leads clients with integrity, building safer, compliant, and more resilient organizations.

Ron Whitaker

Vice President

Ron Whitaker, Vice President and co-founder of IronHawk Compliance and Integrity, brings 35+ years of oil and gas expertise to the team. His career spans pipeline maintenance, operations, control, and supervision, along with over 20 years in training and workforce development.
He has led initiatives in emergency response, hazardous materials handling, regulatory audits, and pipeline safety.
At IronHawk, Ron combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for mentorship, helping clients strengthen compliance, build safer operations, and develop resilient safety cultures.

Bernard Groce

P.E., CCPSC

A highly accomplished chemical engineer and consultant, Bernard Groce, P.E., CCPSC, specializes in process safety, engineering, and business strategy.
With a career that includes significant roles in oil and gas production, refining, and specialty chemicals, Bernard has held increasing levels of responsibility in both engineering and business management.
His professional background includes extensive experience in process hazard analysis (HAZOP and LOPA), incident investigations, and managing process safety compliance.
Bernard is also skilled in business and market analysis, project technical scope development, and team leadership. He is a published author of four technical papers and a co-inventor on a US Patent.

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