About

About Ron Hinkle
Ron Hinkle is not in the business of filling positions. He is in the business of building leaders.

As Founder and CEO, Ron owns and leads multiple companies in automation, controls, and electrical disciplines with a foundational belief: Integrity builds systems. People build legacy.

“ I believe integrity is an operating system—not a slogan.”

With 4 decades of hands-on engineering and operational experience, Ron builds companies the same way he builds control systems: structured, scalable, accountable, and engineered for long-term performance.

“Before we take on a project, expand a division, or promote a leader, I ask three questions:

·         Is it right for our customers?

·         Is it fair to our team?

·         Is it aligned with who we say we are?

If the answer is no, we don’t move forward.”

Legacy Leadership Philosophy
When hiring or developing leaders, Ron looks beyond job descriptions. He evaluates character, capacity, and conviction.

He asks:
– What gives this person energy?
– Where do they naturally take ownership?
– What responsibility will stretch them into the next level?
– How can their growth advance both the company and themselves?

Many leaders within his organizations were hired into roles they had never held before. Ron believes in developing potential over hiring titles alone.

He gives people room to grow — not only for the company’s success, but for their own development.

”When individuals grow, companies grow.”

“When leaders multiply, organizations scale.”

Vision
To build organizations that can withstand inspection — technically, financially, and ethically — while developing leaders who build more leaders.

Build systems. Build people. Build leaders who build more leaders.

Troy serves as Vice President of RMJ Consulting’s Project Division, where he sets the strategic direction and operational framework for the company’s most complex automation and infrastructure programs. He is responsible for translating client objectives into scalable execution models that deliver predictable outcomes, technical excellence, and long-term value.

Working at the intersection of engineering, construction, and operations, Troy builds high-performing teams, implements disciplined project governance, and advances standards that enable repeatable success across municipal and industrial environments. His leadership ensures that projects are delivered with rigor, transparency, and alignment to the client’s broader mission.

Troy is passionate about strengthening organizational capability—investing in people, refining processes, and leveraging innovation to expand what RMJ can deliver. His focus on accountability and continuous improvement positions the Project Division to grow while maintaining the responsiveness and trust that define the RMJ partnership.

Melissa is a Program Manager at RMJ Consulting, where she manages a diverse portfolio of technical and operational projects. In her role, she focuses on building structure, clarity, and consistency across all initiatives—ensuring that teams stay aligned, informed, and moving toward shared goals. She reviews project timing, maintains a two-week planning cadence, and works closely with operations to translate complex needs into actionable plans.

Melissa thrives in environments where coordination and communication are essential. She enjoys bringing order to dynamic, fast-moving work by creating processes, and she aims to create a sense of forward momentum and shared ownership across every project. Her goal is to ensure that the organizations and teams she supports can execute their strategic priorities with confidence, efficiency, and measurable impact.