California JPIA Celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Senior Risk Manager Tim Karcz

Tim Karcz joined the California JPIA as a risk manager in January 2018 with more than 20 years of experience in risk management as a regional safety manager at Bank of America and director of risk control at Poms & Associates. He began working with the California JPIA as a consultant in 2006, conducting approximately 150 risk management evaluations and several trainings and academies for the Authority. Before his risk management work, Karcz served in the United States Air Force as a crew chief. He is a certified safety professional with a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics and a Master’s degree in public administration.

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“Working with private and public sector organizations has given me a breadth of experience to draw upon when interacting with our members,” said Karcz.

Throughout his tenure with the Authority, Karcz has successfully managed and helped member agencies assess risk, analyze contracts, and create action plans for members in North Ventura County, the Central Coast, Monterey County, and Marin County. Karcz believes he has helped Authority members manage risk through consistency. He also attributes much of his success as a risk manager to his close relationships with his member agencies and the help and guidance he receives from his fellow risk managers.

“I learned long ago that what makes a job great is the work you do and the people you do it with. That’s what the Authority is all about,” said Karcz. “Our staff is the best at what they do, and they make me better.”

Alongside his risk manager duties, Karcz has led several popular trainings for Authority members. He notes that he loves being a part of a team that makes personal and impactful events, like the Authority’s academies and trainings.

“Tim is not only an excellent risk manager, but he regularly takes it upon himself to fulfill the training needs of his members,” said Senior Training Specialist Ryan Thomas. “He has performed several safety trainings that typically only our contract instructors perform, including forklift operator safety, fall protection, heat illness, bloodborne pathogens training, and contractual risk transfer training.”

“Tim’s experience and risk management knowledge has made him a leader in the field,” said Deputy Executive Officer Alex Smith. “He understands the challenges that face our member agencies and the complexities of integrating risk management into the fabric of a public agency. We are thankful to have his expertise – and dry wit – on our team.”

Congratulations, Tim, on your 5^th anniversary!

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