About Us
Transforming Product, Operational & Regulatory Risk into Competitive Advantage
Founded in 2018, The Baluster Group is a business advisory and regulatory risk consultancy that helps manufacturers, technology firms, and industrial operators anticipate, quantify, and strategically manage regulatory, financial, and operational risks across the entire product lifecycle – from R&D, to market entry, compliance, and litigation defense.
We operate at the intersection of engineering, law, finance, and corporate strategy – where most regulatory failures originate and where competitive advantage is won. ​
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Who We Are
The Baluster Group is an SDVOSB comprised of leaders – PhDs, MBAs, engineers, scientists, ex-Senior Executive Service (SES) regulators – offering a unique intersection of:
Business Advisory & Operational Consulting
Strategy, performance, and executive guidance
Regulatory & Compliance Management
Comprehensive multi-modal regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Regulatory & Compliance Financial Risk Assessments
Robust regulatory evaluation, including due diligence, cost structure analysis, and financial integrity
Why Choose Us
Model
Experience
Record
Proven Success
Decades of experience across automotive, commercial vehicle operations, fleet operations, aviation, rail, and hazardous materials.
Integrated advisory model: strategy, compliance, technical expertise, and financial review— all under one roof.
Proven track record at NHTSA, FAA, FRA, and NTSB in developing and interpreting regulations.
Former NHTSA Associate Administrator for Rulemaking (including FMVSS, CAFE, autonomous vehicle policies); ex‑SES; ex‑FAA, FRA, NTSB senior leadership. Leads The BALUSTER Group’s integrated business, regulatory, engineering, and audit practices.
Who This Is For
We serve companies operating in high-regulation, high-capital, high-liability industries, including:
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Automotive & Mobility
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Commercial Vehicles
Aerospace
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Rail
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Consumer Products
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Harware Technology
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Energy & AG-Tech
Corporate Stakeholders We Serve:
Global
Business
Units
CEO
CFO
Legal
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
When Companies Engage Us
Companies Call Baluster When:
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They are being sued
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They face regulatory enforcement
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A major rule or standard is changing
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A government fine or violation is issued
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A new product is at risk for rejection
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They are entering the U.S. market
Our Secret Sauce
We treat regulations as financial, engineering, and strategic systems.
We integrate:
Engineers who understand how products are built.
Engineers who understand how regulators think.
Finance experts who quantify exposure.
Strategists who convert regulation into advantage.​
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This is why clients engage Baluster when the stakes are existential.
Bringing It All Together
Our integrated advisory model weaves together strategy, regulatory oversight, engineering rigor, financial integrity, and litigation preparedness—all tailored for automotive and commercial vehicle industries. The net result:
Cost
Lower total cost of compliance and ownership​
Time
Faster time-to-market and fewer recall events​
Outcomes
Reduced litigation exposure and better settlement outcomes
Data
A mature, data-driven culture of safety, performance, and regulatory resilience