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Java with Jim

Meet Mike Huthwaite

July 15, 2026

By Jim Ries and Mike Huthwaite

Jim Ries of Offit Kurman talks with Mike Huthwaite, President and CEO of CFR Compliance Group, about the company’s work building practical safety and compliance. Mike explains CFR’s expertise in operational safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and its niche in respiratory protection. CFR Compliance Group has delivered these services for over 20 years, starting in healthcare, expanding into construction, and manufacturing. He shares that he’s most proud of the long-term trust CFR has earned with clients and the internal culture that has retained team members for decades. Looking ahead, CFR is focused on growing in the Mid-Atlantic/DMV region. Mike also reveals a personal passion for woodworking, including building his own cherry-wood desk.

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