James Junkin

James is a noted author on safety topics and the CEO and co-founder of Mariner-Gulf Consulting & Services, LLC, a risk management and occupational safety and health consulting firm, specializing in safety regulations, training, management systems, and EHS program implementation. A much sought-after Veriforce Master Trainer, James has taught over 40,000 students and trained over 3,000 instructors. James sits on the editorial board of Professional Safety Journal and a member of the ANSI/ASSP Z-390.1 committee. He is also a member of the advisory group for the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). In recognition of his impact in the professional safety community, Columbia Southern University named James as its 2022 Safety Professional of the Year.