Issue 154 - December 2024
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The California JPIA Celebrates Joe Eynon’s Retirement After 19 Years of Service
This December, Training Manager Joe Eynon will retire, rounding out nearly two decades of service to the California JPIA. Over the course of his career, Eynon has worked tirelessly to develop and deploy the Authority’s training programs.
“For years, Joe has worked to improve and build out the Authority’s training offerings,” said Chief Administrative Officer Nikki Salas. “Through his partnership with Carl Sandstrom, they modernized our training delivery system, making it more accessible to all members.”
Eynon joined the Authority in 2005 as a senior training specialist. At the time, the training department conducted an average of 100 annual in-person educational sessions. “I realized that we couldn’t rely solely on in-person training,” said Eynon. “It wasn’t scalable, and it didn’t fully meet the diverse needs of our members.”
This perspective contributed to the launch of a learning management system in 2010, paving the way for hybrid and self-paced online courses. By 2024, the program has expanded to more than 1,500 in-person and virtual training sessions each year, and the Authority training catalog continues to grow and improve.
By collaborating with risk management staff, training content was developed and curated based on member needs. “Analyzing claims data allowed us to align our training with the challenges members face most often,” said Eynon. “This data-driven approach ensured that our training was not just comprehensive, but also relevant and targeted to address specific concerns.”
Eynon attributes his longevity at the Authority to a focus on collaboration and relationships. “The Authority values every partnership, whether it’s with member agencies, an external vendor, or an internal department,” he said. “These relationships are key to delivering the best possible training experience.”
As his career at the California JPIA comes to a close, Eynon looks back with gratitude and pride. “The Authority’s training program has grown into a major benefit for our members, and I know it will continue to exceed their expectations,” he said. “I’ve been fortunate to work in an environment that feels like a family. Even when we face difficulties, our camaraderie and shared purpose have made this journey deeply rewarding. This hasn’t felt like work—it’s been a joy.”
To California JPIA colleagues and members, Eynon’s career has been a testament to the extraordinary value of training as an integral part of proactive risk management.
Congratulations, Joe, on a well-deserved retirement!
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