Rocky Hartman is the founder of HardHat Workforce Solutions, LLC. He received his BA in Business Administration from Florida International University while working part-time with United Parcel Service (UPS). After graduation, he accepted a full-time position with UPS and quickly rose through the ranks. During his successful 15-year career with UPS, he spent time as both an Operation and Engineering Manager. In order to hone his sales skills, he accepted a position in 1995 as Director of National Accounts with Brayton International (a division of Steelcase), a large furniture manufacturer. He started his career in the construction staffing industry in 1997 as a General Manager, where he was also responsible for opening several offices throughout the country.

Rocky founded HardHat Workforce Solutions, LLC in 2002 with a corporate philosophy and vision of delivering flexible solutions to customers with an unwavering commitment to service. He utilized his strong management background to develop the finest, most tenured team in the industry. His leadership and passion for serving the industry is raising the bar in areas of training, safety, innovation, emerging market opportunities, and service excellence.

Rocky is active in various local and state organizations and charitable endeavors. He has held several key committee positions in the areas of apprenticeship programs and business initiatives, and he can often be found in the state capital meeting with lawmakers concerning key legislative issues facing the industry.