Role
Lead ISO Consultant
Based
Draper, UT · Mountain Time
Industries
Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive
Languages
English
Lead Consultant · Founding practitioner
Trenton Steadman
Trenton has guided more than 200 U.S. manufacturers to ISO certification across six standards, with zero Major audit findings on record over twenty years of practice.
Total · 2004 → 2026
200
+
Certification projects delivered for U.S. manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and automotive Tier 1/2 plants.
Across every audit
0
findings
Major nonconformities issued against any Trenton-led management system at certification audit. First attempt, every time.
Auditing since 2004
20
+ yrs
Practitioner-led across ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, 14001, 45001, and 27001. Spanning three revisions of the QMS standard.
Credentials & coverage
6 standards
| Standard | Discipline | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
ISO 9001 | Quality Management Systems | Lead Auditor | Cross-industry. Most engagements integrate with 14001 / 45001. |
AS9100 | Aerospace Quality Management | Lead Auditor | Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace component manufacturers. |
IATF 16949 | Automotive Quality Management | Lead Auditor | Automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 production environments. |
ISO 14001 | Environmental Management | Implementation | EMS rollouts integrated with QMS programs. |
ISO 45001 | Occupational Health & Safety | Implementation | High-hazard manufacturing environments. |
ISO 27001 | Information Security | Implementation | ISMS for manufacturers handling controlled data. |
Recent insights from Trenton
All articles
ISO 9001 vs ISO 27001: Quality Meets Information Security
Compare ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 to understand how quality and information security standards overlap, differ, and integrate into one system....
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Guide: A Practical Roadmap for Certified Organizations
Your practical ISO 14001:2026 transition guide - Gap Analysis, documentation updates, Internal Audit, and transition audit scheduling for certified orgs....
ISO 14001:2026 Is Here: What Changed and What It Means for Your EMS
ISO 14001:2026 is published. Here's what changed from 2015, the key new requirements, and what certified organizations need to do first....
ISO 14001:2026 Clause-by-Clause Changes: The Complete Comparison with 2015
Complete clause-by-clause comparison of ISO 14001:2026 vs 2015. Every change categorized - new requirements, broadened scope, structural, and editorial updates....
How to Choose a Certification Body for ISO Certification
Learn how to choose the right certification body for ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001 certification. Covers accreditation, industry experience, audit style, cost structure, red flags, and key questions to ask before signing....
ISO 9001 Latest Version: What's Current and What's Coming
The current certifiable version is ISO 9001:2015 with a climate change amendment already in effect. A full revision targeting October 2026 publication is at the DIS stage. Here's what's actually changing - and what isn't....
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