Jared Clark
CMQ-OE, JD, MBA, PMP, CPGP, CFSQA, RAC
The Expert Behind Your ISO 9001 Certification
When you work with ISO 9001 Expert, you work directly with me. No hand-offs to junior consultants, no revolving door of team members. I personally lead every engagement from the initial gap assessment through your successful certification audit.
My approach is built on a simple philosophy: "Keep it Simple. Keep it Real." Too many quality management consultants overcomplicate the process with unnecessary bureaucracy, 500-page manuals, and systems that look good on paper but fail in practice. I build quality management systems that actually work — lean, practical systems designed around how your business operates, not the other way around.
With over 200 successful certifications and a 100% first-time audit pass rate, I bring a proven 8-step methodology refined across manufacturing, professional services, construction, defense, renewable energy, healthcare, and technology industries. Every industry has unique quality challenges, and my breadth of experience means I've seen — and solved — virtually every scenario that can arise during the certification process.
What truly sets me apart is the combination of credentials I bring to every engagement. As a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ-OE) — the gold standard for quality management professionals — I don't just understand ISO 9001's requirements; I understand how to embed quality thinking into the fabric of your organization. My legal training (JD) ensures your quality system addresses regulatory and contractual requirements. My MBA grounds every recommendation in business reality. And my PMP certification means your implementation project stays on track, on budget, and on time.
Beyond ISO 9001, I hold credentials spanning pharmaceutical manufacturing (CPGP), food safety (CFSQA), and regulatory affairs (RAC). This means if your business touches regulated industries — pharmaceuticals, food, medical devices, dietary supplements — I understand the broader compliance landscape and can ensure your quality management system integrates seamlessly with industry-specific requirements.
Every consulting engagement includes access to our proprietary LeanISO software platform at no additional cost. LeanISO provides digital document control, nonconformance tracking, internal audit management, corrective action workflows, and quality KPI dashboards — everything you need to manage your QMS efficiently after certification.
About Certify Consulting
Jared Clark is the founder of Certify Consulting, a full-service certification consulting firm serving manufacturers, healthcare companies, technology firms, and food producers across the United States. With credentials including JD, MBA, PMP, CMQ-OE, CPGP, CFSQA, and RAC, Jared brings a unique combination of legal, business, and technical expertise to every engagement. ISO 9001 Expert is a specialized practice within the Certify Consulting network, focused exclusively on ISO 9001 quality management system certification.