Vacant – President
Duties – The president shall, subject to the direction and supervision of the board of directors, be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall have general and active control of its affairs and business and general supervision of its officers, agents, and employees. The president shall have the authority to sign all contracts and other instruments on behalf of the corporation, except as the authority may be restricted by resolutions of the board of directors adopted from time to time. The president shall preside at meetings of the members and meetings of the Board of Directors and shall appoint committees. The president shall represent the corporation at public functions.
Vacant – Vice President
Duties – Vice president shall have the duties that the board of directors or the president may delegate to the vice-president from time to from time to time. In the absence of the president or his or her inability to act, the duties and powers of the office shall be performed and exercised by a vice president.
Vacant – Treasurer
Duties – The treasurer shall have general supervision over the care and custody of the funds and securities of the corporation and if directed by the board of directors shall deposit the same or cause the same to be deposited in the name of the corporation in the bank or banks, trust company or trust companies, that the board of directors may designate. The treasurer shall keep or cause to be kept full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements of the corporation and whenever required by the board of directors, shall render or cause to be rendered financial statements of the corporation. The Treasurer’s books for the corporation shall be audited annually by a committee appointed by the President in those years that the President appoints a committee.
Jim Pringle – Secretary
Jim is a long-standing member and supporter of the Mesa County Safety Council. Joining in 1996, Jim has been on the board of directors since 2004 and has held the position of Secretary since 2017. Jim was employed by the National Weather Service from 1977 to 2019, and has been a private weather consultant since 2019. From 1995 to 2019, Jim was the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the Grand Junction NWS Forecast Office serving the people of eastern Utah and western Colorado. The primary mission of the NWS is the provision of forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property, an objective which is consistent with the Mesa County Safety Council’s mission to promote safety at work, home, and play.
Glenn Kiser – Interim Treasurer
Glen has been involved with the Mesa County Safety Council since the mid 90’s. He maintains an intimate involvement as a valued ally and member of the Mesa County Safety Council.
Sanatam Khalsa – Board Member-At-Large
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Serena Alvarado – Board Member-At-Large
Serena Alvarado is an Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist with Mesa County Public Health. She coordinates Mesa County’s ESF-8 group and manages the Western Slope Colorado Medical Cache. She has been involved with the MCSC since March of 2022.
Matt Johnson – Past President
Matt joined the Mesa County Safety Council in 2019. He was elected president due to his work with other members of the safety council in the Mesa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (MCLEPC). Matt has 15 years of experience managing safety and health in the manufacturing and construction industries. Matt is a safety and health specialist, an OSHA-authorized general industry trainer, and a CPR, AED, and first aid instructor through the American Heart Association.