About Us

 "Our mission is to empower organizations and their teams to achieve breakthrough performance, turning possibilities into achievements." 

 "Our vision is to be the leading catalyst for transformative growth, where every organization we partner with reaches unprecedented levels of performance and success." 

"HSM PerformX was established by Steven M. Hirt in 2020, following a successful career in both industry and business services. Before founding HSM, Steve held an executive leadership role at The Village Companies, providing strategic insights and planning across its subsidiaries. In 2003, Steve founded Optima Associates, a firm specializing in strategic and operations advisory, which was later acquired by The Village in 2018. Earlier, he served as the president of the industrial business unit at Performa Inc., an architectural, engineering, and planning firm.

Throughout his career, Steve has held various significant roles including CFO, VP of Finance, Operations Management, and Continuous Improvement across multiple industries. He excels in merging broad strategic visions with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring successful outcomes. Steve collaborates closely with everyone from leadership to frontline staff, emphasizing the importance of alignment and standard work processes for success. Over his career, he has led more than 70 strategic development processes for companies ranging from $20MM to over $1 billion across diverse industries and organizational types.

At HSM PerformX, Steve has assembled a team of executive consultants who share a commitment to the principles of continuous improvement, teamwork, and standard processes, all driven by a passion for service and proven client success."

At the heart of our name lies the essence of our firm—performance is a function of action, symbolized as results = f(X). To harness your 'Big X', you must first gain absolute clarity on your mission, understand the unique value you bring, and identify potential avenues for extraordinary growth and improvement.

What We Do:We specialize in creating clarity, focus, and alignment to help you discover and achieve your 'Big X'. Our team of seasoned experts provides dynamic, hands-on consulting that hones in on strategic opportunities for transformative growth and profitability. We believe that the integration of Purpose, People, Process, and Problem-solving is essential to elevating your organization to unparalleled performance levels.

Why Partner with Us?Our steadfast commitment to your success drives us. Partner with us for a strategic collaboration that propels your organization to breakthrough performance and profitability. Lets turn possibilities into achievements!