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About Us

Squared Away Consultants is a crisis management consulting firm, where we specialize in providing comprehensive and adaptable crisis management solutions to organizations. We understand that unexpected crises can have a significant impact on a business’s reputation, finances, and overall success. That’s why we work closely with our clients to develop customized crisis management plans that identify potential risks and vulnerabilities and provide tailored solutions to mitigate them. We are committed to helping our clients navigate through unexpected crises and emerge stronger in the aftermath.

Leadership

Dr. Steve Hoptay, President 

“Plans are  useless, but planning is indispensable.” – President Dwight D. Einsenhower

With extensive experience in both the corporate and public sectors, Stephen Hoptay stands out as a seasoned Emergency Management executive. His career includes pivotal roles such as Vice President and Commanding Officer, where he has demonstrated his capacity as a powerful communicator, adept at motivating and overseeing diverse teams. Stephen is highly skilled in crafting policies, standards, and procedures that enhance organizational missions.

His expertise encompasses Corporate Security, risk assessment, crisis and consequence management, and mitigation techniques. Furthermore, Stephen is proficient in developing resilient operational strategies and advancing business continuity plans that ensure organizational stability and rapid recovery from disruptions. Dedicated to personnel development, he also excels in educational and training initiatives, preparing teams to manage and adapt to evolving threats efficiently.

Organizations We’ve Helped

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Testimonials

 What Our Clients Are Saying

Testimonials

 What Our Clients Are Saying

Steve is the ultimate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of security and protection. You or your company will not go wrong in consulting with him in this area.Steve is the ultimate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of security and protection. You or your company will not go wrong in consulting with him in this area.

 Michael Henn

Steve is the ultimate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of security and protection. You or your company will not go wrong in consulting with him in this area.Steve is the ultimate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of security and protection. You or your company will not go wrong in consulting with him in this area.

 Michael Henn

I have known Dr. Hoptay for many years now, and we have worked on a number of projects together. Steve is a dedicated professional, willing to speak his mind, and able to accomplish great things using his management and leadership skills, determination, knowledge and abilities, and education. Steve is someone you can count on to do what he says he will do.

Brendan McCluskey, Emergency Management at King County

I have known Dr. Hoptay for many years now, and we have worked on a number of projects together. Steve is a dedicated professional, willing to speak his mind, and able to accomplish great things using his management and leadership skills, determination, knowledge and abilities, and education. Steve is someone you can count on to do what he says he will do.

Brendan McCluskey, Emergency Management at King County

Steve Hoptay is an extremely intelligent and hard-working individual. His work ethic and integrity are his strengths. He worked for me in the Emergency Preparedness Bureau and did a terrific job. I often relied upon his expertise in the many facets of emergency management and homeland security matters. Steve Hoptay is an extremely intelligent and hard-working individual. His work ethic and integrity are his strengths.

Roe Manghisi, Platinum Group Security

Steve Hoptay is an extremely intelligent and hard-working individual. His work ethic and integrity are his strengths. He worked for me in the Emergency Preparedness Bureau and did a terrific job. I often relied upon his expertise in the many facets of emergency management and homeland security matters. Steve Hoptay is an extremely intelligent and hard-working individual. His work ethic and integrity are his strengths.

Roe Manghisi, Platinum Group Security

I have had the pleasure of working with Lt. Hoptay in a number of capacities. As a lieutenant with the NJSP, he was instrumental in providing key leadership, guidance and organizational skills to me as a Director with the US Department of Homeland Security. Clearly an expert in emergency management, Steve’s invaluable assistance on several projects assured ultimate success.

 Bray Barnes, Senior Advisor – Government Affairs at Municipal Finance & Services Corporation

I have had the pleasure of working with Lt. Hoptay in a number of capacities. As a lieutenant with the NJSP, he was instrumental in providing key leadership, guidance and organizational skills to me as a Director with the US Department of Homeland Security. Clearly an expert in emergency management, Steve’s invaluable assistance on several projects assured ultimate success.

 Bray Barnes, Senior Advisor – Government Affairs at Municipal Finance & Services Corporation