Jim Weaver is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) who received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University and his Master of Science degree in Industrial Safety Management from Central Missouri State University. He has been a member of ASSE since 1993 and has served at the chapter, region and society levels.
Jim has been actively involved in the Heart of America Chapter performing the roles of Treasurer, Secretary, Vice-President, President and Executive Committee member. Jim is active in ASSE Region V serving on the ASSE Region V Nominating Committee and as Assistant Regional Vice President for Professional Affairs. Jim also serves on ASSE’s National Government Affairs Committee. In 2004 he received the Heart of America Chapter Safety Professional of the Year Award (SPY) and in 2005 received the Region V SPY award.
Jim currently works for Hallmark Cards as Principal Risk Control Administrator where he oversees the corporate safety and risk control audit programs. Jim has served as the chair of Hallmark’s United Way Campaign, as Vice-Chair of the Printing and Publishing Section of the National Safety Council, on the Executive Board of Directors for the Safety & Health Council of Western Missouri and Kansas, on the Fox 4 Love Fund Board of Directors, on the Safety Fore Kids Golf Committee and the Kansas City Conference Planning Committee.
Jim is a husband of nine years to his wife Becky and father of two wonderful children, Madison and Max. Jim resides in Lenexa, Kansas.
It is an honor and privilege to run for Region V Vice President representing the great states of America’s heartland. I am passionate about safety, and have been successful in my career because of my integrity, leadership, and ability to listen and learn. I want to use these skills to serve and represent this region.
ASSE is a great society and presents many opportunities for involvement. Our mission statement says we are a member-driven association supporting the protection of people, property and the environment. This mission cannot be fulfilled without the involvement of our chapters and membership. I will serve our region - assisting each chapter and their members in accomplishing their goals and objectives in line with the strategic plan of the Society. As that great philosopher Anonymous said, “The difference between ‘extraordinary’ and ‘ordinary’ is just a little ‘extra’. I will work with our members to find that extra and make us the premiere region in the Society.
I also believe the role of the RVP is to be the voice of the chapters and members in our region to the Board of Directors. My role is to ensure chapter officers are fully aware of the activities of the Board and Society that may have an impact on their individual chapters and the safety profession as a whole. I would serve as a sounding board for new ideas and challenging problems, and roll up my sleeves to work out problems with the chapters.
As the Japanese proverb says, “Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.” I want to help put action into your vision and vision into your actions for the betterment of your chapter and the safety profession. I’m asking for, and appreciate, your vote for RVP for Region V. Thank you.