Dan Ruskin

Founder and Senior Managing Partner

Dan Ruskin has over 35 years of experience and is a visionary pioneer in the operational restructuring industry. He was an early advocate for integrating "best practices" from other industries—particularly lean manufacturing—into restructuring efforts. Dan has been instrumental in increasing value for some of the largest private equity firms in the world, as well as leading and implementing transformative programs for major manufacturing OEMs and suppliers. Remarkably, 85% of his engagements have been self-funded, demonstrating his ability to deliver high returns with minimal initial investment.

Dan has led and participated in over 350 engagements worldwide, including projects in the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and China. He has led successful initiatives across various industries, saving companies billions of dollars and safeguarding over 86,000 American jobs. His hands-on approach focuses on delivering measurable results through operational improvements, lean manufacturing conversions, plant consolidations, supplier development, and liquidity management.

As the Founder and Senior Managing Partner of Anchor Resource Management, Dan has a demonstrable track record of enhancing value in a wide range of industries and functions. Prior to Anchor, Dan was the Practice Leader and Managing Entity Principal of Plante & Moran AFME (PMAFME) Management Consulting and Restructuring practice, which he founded in 1990 to provide hands-on industrial and manufacturing engineering capabilities. He is widely recognized as one of the top turnaround and restructuring leaders in the country.

Eric Richey

Senior Managing Partner

Eric Richey is a multi-industry executive, innovator, and business leader whose successes have spanned national and international sectors including Foreign/Federal/State/Local governments & government agencies, Energy, Gaming, Telecommunications, Consumer Retail, Entertainment, Media, and Marketing. With over 25 years of experience, Eric has originated numerous multimillion-dollar startups and led highly successful mergers and acquisitions. He is recognized for his ability to identify and turnaround struggling companies in the industrial, technology, and consumer related products, most notably in the State Government solutions industry.

Eric’s work in Media & Marketing led to the establishment of an Emmy Award-winning, humanitarian-focused production company, pioneering new approaches to media delivery and product marketing. His leadership has also driven hyper-growth in sectors ranging from outdoor recreation to private equity, helping companies like Deloitte, Williams Energy, Central Bank, Active Network, and more.

Eric holds a B.S. in Physics/Astrophysics from the University of Wyoming and is a sought-after public speaker in the Hi-Tech and Media/Marketing industries.

Rob Losier

Managing Partner and CFO

Rob is a versatile, performance‑driven financial leader with more than 25 years of experience spanning financial consulting, fraud investigations, corporate accounting, and technology‑enabled process improvement. With dual credentials as a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Public Accountant, he brings a rare combination of investigative rigor, financial acumen, and technical capability to every engagement.

A recognized thought leader in leveraging technology to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency, Rob excels at applying advanced analytical tools to Big Data environments. His ability to integrate finance, compliance, and IT disciplines enables organizations to uncover risk, strengthen controls, and optimize performance.

Rob is known for his adaptability in fast‑moving environments, consistently aligning shifting priorities with organizational objectives. He is proactive in identifying issues, collaborative in developing solutions, and highly effective in communicating across all levels of an organization—from frontline teams to executive leadership and boards.

Throughout his career, Rob has delivered measurable value through improved internal controls, enhanced financial reporting, strengthened compliance frameworks, and streamlined operational processes. His work spans claims management, auditing, Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise‑wide system optimization.

Danny Hickerson

Engineering Director

Danny Hickerson is an Engineering Director at Anchor Resource Management, where he delivers technical and operational solutions for the automotive, heavy equipment, and broader industrial sectors. With more than 25 years of experience, Danny brings hands-on expertise across facilities, machinery, equipment, and tooling. His multidisciplinary background—including operations, quality systems, launch management, finance, and team leadership—enables him to drive sustainable improvements in manufacturing throughput, quality, and overall financial performance.

Prior to joining Anchor, Danny served as a Senior Consultant at a $1B financial and advisory firm, leading the turnaround of distressed Tier 1 automotive suppliers. His career includes senior leadership roles such as Technical Director, Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Launch Manager, and Maintenance and Tooling Manager. He brings extensive experience supporting major OEMs, including Ford, GM, and Mercedes, providing technical and operational leadership across complex manufacturing environments.