When Disaster Strikes, Every Minute Could Cost Millions

Delete Risk delivers rapid, independent loss control for critical manufacturing operations. We step in between catastrophic events and business failure—bringing structure, visibility, and control when it matters most.

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15+

Years Managing Large-Scale Manufacturing Losses

20+

National Brand Partnerships

$200M+

in Successful Project Delivery

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The Real Risk Isn't the Damage. It's What Happens Next

Large manufacturing losses don't fail because of fire, flood, or equipment damage. They fail because control is lost:

Business interruption escalates unchecked while decisions are made under pressure
Contractors optimize for revenue—not recovery. Over-scoping is systematic, not accidental
Days turn into weeks. Customers leave. Employees face layoffs. Supply chains break down

“When your facility is down, downtime costs millions. You need someone who understands operations, takes control of the response, and has one objective: get you back online fast.”

Two Sides of Complete Protection

Delete Risk delivers both rapid triage support and independent loss control advisory. Whether you need experienced leadership on-site or command authority in the room, we bring the expertise that protects your operations.

Business Continuity & Loss Command

Before disaster strikes, we build customized business continuity playbooks. During a crisis, we provide independent loss command authority—controlling scope, managing contractors, and aligning every stakeholder toward one goal: operational resumption. No financial incentive tied to restoration volume. Only results.

Pre-loss continuity planning and facility vulnerability assessments
Crisis response command with vendor and insurance coordination
Scope control and cost protection—preventing contractor over-scoping
Timeline acceleration: every day saved protects revenue, customers, and jobs

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Rapid Response

When catastrophic events strike (fires, floods, equipment failures, environmental releases), we mobilize within hours to coordinate containment efforts, coordinate specialized vendors, and drive the operation toward recovery. Our lean, vendor-driven model enables rapid mobilization without adding unnecessary layers or delays.

Rapid mobilization for large-loss projects ($1M+)
Specialized vendor coordination (electrical, refrigeration, environmental, demolition)
Complete insurance documentation and claims support
National coverage with proven execution across multiple markets simultaneously

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From Preparedness to Recovery

Delete Risk operates across the entire lifecycle of risk management: building relationships before disaster, taking command during crisis, driving rapid return to operations, and aligning insurance stakeholders.

Preparedness

Facility assessments and operational vulnerability analysis
Custom business continuity playbooks
Ongoing engagement through real-time tracking and risk visibility
Quarterly vendor verification and proactive risk alerts

Crisis Response

Immediate mobilization when disaster strikes
Loss command authority established within hours
Vendor coordination and resource alignment
Real-time communication across all stakeholders

Rapid Recovery

Critical path oversight to bring production back online
Scope control and cost management
Insurance coordination and documentation
Timeline acceleration to minimize business interruption

Return to Operations

Production capacity restored and stabilized
Employees back to work
Customer commitments maintained
Post-incident analysis and continuity plan refinement

“We stay connected between incidents—maintaining visibility through regular check-ins, facility knowledge, and proactive risk monitoring. When disaster strikes, you don't have to think about who to call. We're already your first call.”

Critical Manufacturing Operations Where Downtime Destroys Value

We partner with large, complex manufacturing operations where every day of downtime costs millions—and where rapid recovery determines whether operations stabilize or spiral.

Food Processing

Perishable inventory constraints
Strict regulatory compliance
Customer delivery commitments

Packaging Manufacturing

Supply chain dependencies
Just-in-time delivery requirements
Contract commitment obligations
Critical infrastructure for manufacturers

Industrial Facilities

Complex operational systems
High-value equipment
Specialized workforce
Regional economic impact

Critical Infrastructure

Cascading downtime impacts
Community dependencies
Regulatory considerations
Multi-facility portfolios

If your facility faces downtime measured in millions, customers who cannot wait, and employees whose livelihoods depend on rapid recovery, Delete Risk is built for you.

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Proven Expertise. Proven Relationships. Proven Results.

Delete Risk brings operational expertise and independent advisory leadership that traditional contractors and consultants cannot match.

Independence That Matters

We have no financial incentive tied to restoration volume or remediation scope. Our advisory services are compensated for speed, control, and results—not for dragging out timelines or inflating costs. When execution is required, it is delivered through transparent, proven partners.

Manufacturing Expertise

We understand how plants actually operate. Our team has managed large-scale manufacturing losses across food processing, packaging, industrial operations, and critical infrastructure. We speak your language and understand your operational realities.

Rapid Mobilization

Our lean, vendor-driven model enables rapid mobilization without fixed overhead constraints. We scale quickly across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality through structured documentation and proven project leadership.

Track Record You Can Trust

15+ Years Managing Complex Manufacturing Losses

Proven Track Record Across Multiple Industries

Leadership Built on Decades of Results

Delete Risk is led by proven operators with deep expertise in large-loss management, manufacturing operations, and insurance stakeholder coordination.

Kory R. Kappes

Founder | Disaster Risk & Large-Loss Advisor

Kory R. Kappes is a nationally recognized large-loss and disaster-recovery leader with more than 15 years of experience advising and executing complex loss response across the United States. Over his career, he has led and supported hundreds of millions of dollars in commercial, industrial, and catastrophic loss events spanning manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. Kory operates where failure is expensive and time is unforgiving. His expertise centers on business continuity, claims strategy, and large-scale execution, bridging the gap between insurance policy language, operational reality, and executive decision-making under pressure. He is frequently called in when losses exceed deductibles, schedules are at risk, or stakeholders are misaligned. His approach is disciplined and direct: identify risk early, control the critical path, mitigate business interruption, and make decisions that are fast, defensible, and informed. Kory is known for bringing order to chaos and clarity to moments that define organizations. Beyond active engagements, Kory is a trusted industry voice, speaker, and collaborator, challenging legacy approaches to disaster response and advocating for proactive, intelligence-driven risk frameworks. His work is grounded in one belief: preparation and leadership matter most on a company's worst day.

Key Credentials

15+ years leading large-loss and disaster recovery
Hundreds of millions in commercial and industrial loss events
Expert in business continuity and claims strategy
Trusted industry voice and speaker
National experience across manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and critical infrastructure

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Heather N. Kappes

Founder | Risk, Compliance & Large-Loss Strategy

Heather N. Kappes is a senior risk, compliance, and operations leader with more than 20 years of experience guiding organizations through regulated, high-stakes environments where operational disruption, financial exposure, and governance risk converge. Her background spans enterprise compliance, public-sector finance, insurance, and large-loss response. Heather operates where accountability is non-negotiable and decisions must hold up under scrutiny. Her expertise centers on risk governance, regulatory alignment, and operational readiness, bridging the gap between compliance requirements, financial controls, and real-world execution under pressure. She is frequently relied upon when organizations face audit exposure, complex stakeholder coordination, or critical response decisions. Her approach is disciplined and methodical: identify risk gaps early, strengthen controls, align stakeholders, and ensure decisions are defensible, documented, and executable. Heather is known for translating complexity into clarity and bringing calm structure to moments that test leadership and systems alike. Beyond active engagements, Heather is a trusted strategic partner and advisor, valued for her ability to integrate compliance, finance, and operations into cohesive risk frameworks. Her work is grounded in one belief: organizations perform best in crisis when preparation, governance, and execution move together.

Key Credentials

20+ years in risk, compliance, and operations leadership
Expert in enterprise compliance and public-sector finance
Specialist in risk governance and regulatory alignment
Trusted strategic partner for complex stakeholder coordination
Deep expertise integrating compliance, finance, and operations

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Protect Your Operations. Let's Talk.

Whether you're preparing for potential risks or responding to an active crisis, Delete Risk brings the experience, structure, and rapid coordination your facility needs.

Start the conversation today—we'll help you understand your risks, your options, and how to stay in control when it matters most.