2018 NSC Congress & Expo

James Dorris
Vice President Environment Health & Safety
United Rentals


My personal objective is to apply my business, technical, and leadership skills to drive a world class Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program that delivers culture change and exceptional results. I'm currently responsible for the development of the strategic approach for EHS that supports the company's business and human capital strategies. I provide broad leadership that addresses business and technical opportunities. In addition, I lead the development of common approaches for EHS, such as, processes, procedures, measures & performance goals, functional excellence, training, and assessments. Specialties: Strategic Planning & Execution, Organizational Leadership & Developing People, OSHA VPP (Former Special Government Employee), Global Road/Fleet Safety, Certified Six Sigma Belt, Mixed Media Auditing (Certified OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 Auditor), HSE Management & IT Systems, Working Across Cultures & Global Operations, Culture Change & Leveraging Diversity, Finance & Capital Management, Government Relations, and Security & Environmental Functions. Corporate - Occupational Safety Director Cummins Inc November 2008 – October 2012 (4 years) Corporate Health & Safety Director EnSafe June 2007 – November 2008 (1 year 6 months) HSE Professional Pfizer Pharmaceuticals March 2004 – June 2007 (3 years 4 months) Compliance Business Unit Leader (EHS, Security, & CAPEX Projects) Frito Lay August 2001 – March 2004 (2 years 8 months) The University of Memphis - Fogelman College of Business and Economics EMBA - Summa Cum Laude, Executive Management & Finance 2005 – 2007 EMBA Degree is AACSB Accredited Murray State University - Department of Occupational Safety & Health MS - Summa Cum Laude, Industrial Hygiene Track and Environmental Management Track 1999 – 2001 OSH Degree is ASAC/ABET Accredited Activities and Societies: ASSE, AIHA Murray State University BS - Cum Laude, Biology & Chemistry 1994 – 1998 Minors: OS&H and Psychology

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