ERS, Inc. is found and managed by Dr. Keivan Deravi a retired professor of economics. Dr. Deravi has 30 years of experience in economic consulting. He is a former professor economics, Dean, Director, and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. His academic work and research have been published in a wide variety of prestigious economic journals. His economic consulting has been utilized by many larger private corporations and numerous state and local government entities

Keivan Deravi has been involved with the economic impact and feasibility of major mega projects and investments throughout the State of Alabama Among some of his clients, Alfa Corporations, Retirement Systems of Alabama, Alabama Power Company, Associated Builders and Contractors, Alabama Energy Institute, Alabama Community College System, Northrop Grumman, Business Council of Alabama, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Airbus, Alabama Tourism Department, Alabama Department of Education and Mercedes.