JAMES J. LEHRKE
Owner & CEO jim@safetyconnections.com
As founder of Safety Connections, Inc. Jim brings a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of safety. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, including serving fifteen years as President of Sheboygan's County's Safety Council, he is expertly qualified to work with your company.
Jim led a fortune 200 company's safety program. His work resulted in an 87% reduction in lost time and claims paid. This amounted to over $500,000 in savings in a single fiscal year.
Jim currently serves on the National Business Advisory Council. He has served as chairman of the board at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, served on the Police and Fire Commission of Sheboygan Falls; and was elected to the USSSA Hall of Fame for the State of Wisconsin. In addition, Jim has organized, implemented, and taught numerous safety related seminars and training programs.
As founder of Safety Connections, Inc. Jim brings a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of safety. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, including serving fifteen years as President of Sheboygan's County's Safety Council, he is expertly qualified to work with your company.
Jim led a fortune 200 company's safety program. His work resulted in an 87% reduction in lost time and claims paid. This amounted to over $500,000 in savings in a single fiscal year.
Jim currently serves on the National Business Advisory Council. He has served as chairman of the board at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, served on the Police and Fire Commission of Sheboygan Falls; and was elected to the USSSA Hall of Fame for the State of Wisconsin. In addition, Jim has organized, implemented, and taught numerous safety related seminars and training programs.
PHYLLIS A. FELSINGER
President phyllis@safetyconnections.com
Phyllis Felsinger, President, has over 30 years experience in safety, workers' compensation, training/developement, and human resource management. Her knowledge and passion for safety have successfully led private and public sector corporations toward safety compliance and injury prevention. Her guidance has benefited in safer work evironments, reducing injury rates by 60 percent, lowered lost workday cases 80 percent, and decreased injury costs over 50 percent.
Phyllis is a member of the Sheboygan Area Safety Council and past Board member. She is a practicing Human Resource Generalist and is certified as a Senior Prefessional in Human Resources. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Managers (S.H.R.M.), past president and Board member. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Sheboygan Literacy Council, was awarded Lakeshore Technical College's Educational Leadership Award, and is a recipient of Thomas Industries' President's Award.
TINA REISS
Project Manager tina@safetyconnections.com
Tina Reiss acts as our Project Manager. She has 15 years of safety expertise and is an authority on safety compliance. She works diligently with clients to reduce injuries and related costs; her passion is raising employee safety awareness.
Tina’s management experience and varied background in customer service, production, environmental, and library science offer clients a broad knowledge base. Her experiences heightened her interest in safety and solidified the importance of using teamwork to achieve the goal.
Tina is a graduate of Nicolet College and is pursuing further education. She is currently a member of the Wisconsin Safety Council. Tina is involved with the Girl Scouts, and has been affiliated with Big Bothers and Big Sisters, and the Red Cross. Tina served as member of the United States Air Force’s Family Service and received several awards for her Community Service.
Tina Reiss acts as our Project Manager. She has 15 years of safety expertise and is an authority on safety compliance. She works diligently with clients to reduce injuries and related costs; her passion is raising employee safety awareness.
Tina’s management experience and varied background in customer service, production, environmental, and library science offer clients a broad knowledge base. Her experiences heightened her interest in safety and solidified the importance of using teamwork to achieve the goal.
Tina is a graduate of Nicolet College and is pursuing further education. She is currently a member of the Wisconsin Safety Council. Tina is involved with the Girl Scouts, and has been affiliated with Big Bothers and Big Sisters, and the Red Cross. Tina served as member of the United States Air Force’s Family Service and received several awards for her Community Service.
MIKE BARBER
Office/Business Manager mike@safetyconnections.com
As the Office/Business Manager, Mike has over 15 years of Supervisor and Management experience.Having served both the manufacturing and trucking sectors in the areas of Supervision, Purchasing, Scheduling, Inventory Control, Project Management and Operations, Mike has gained extensive knowledge of the importance of Safety and productivity in the workplace. Mike is a graduate of Lakeshore Technical College with high honors; he is also an Academic Award recipient. He is a member of the Wisconsin Safety Council, he is a past President and board member of the Sheboygan Transportation Association, and has previously served as the President of the Sheboygan South touchdown Club.
As the Office/Business Manager, Mike has over 15 years of Supervisor and Management experience.Having served both the manufacturing and trucking sectors in the areas of Supervision, Purchasing, Scheduling, Inventory Control, Project Management and Operations, Mike has gained extensive knowledge of the importance of Safety and productivity in the workplace. Mike is a graduate of Lakeshore Technical College with high honors; he is also an Academic Award recipient. He is a member of the Wisconsin Safety Council, he is a past President and board member of the Sheboygan Transportation Association, and has previously served as the President of the Sheboygan South touchdown Club.
