MEET JEFF ROCKS, SITE SAFETY MANAGER JULY 15, 2021 SUCCESS STORIES, UNCATEGORIZED Welcome, Site Safety Manager Jeff Rocks! Jeff has been a great addition to our safety team. Here at Mid-City, Jeff is working on-site at a data center project overseeing the safety of all Mid-City employees on the job site. Jeff ensures that all PPE, procedures, and equipment are all adhering to the safety guidelines of the site, controlling contractor, and OSHA. With a very diverse professional background, Jeff brings a robust perspective to the safety team. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Jeff learned about construction at an early age. He took his first job out of high school as a welder and fork truck driver for General Motors. About eight years ago, Jeff transitioned into safety when he took a role at OhioHealth in Safety and Emergency Management. At home and at work, Jeff has a very active lifestyle. He stays busy with his wife, three biological children, and two foster children. He coaches his son’s baseball teams, plays the drums, fishes, hunts, and just loves being outdoors. If he isn’t coaching, then you may find Jeff rooting for his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs! We’re glad to have you Jeff-you Rock! Where are you from? Where do you live now?- Originally from Chicago Illinois. I have lived in Mount Gilead, Ohio for about 15 years. Where did you go to school? What did you study? I attended the College of Dupage in Illinois for general studies, and then later attended North Central State College in Mansfield. There, I started in nursing and later shifted to business administration. I also graduated from the North Central Ohio Fire Training Academy with my 240-hour Firefighter Level II Certification. I also have my state certification from the Ohio Fire Academy for fire safety inspector, as well as my state certification for EMT. Describe your work experience up until this point. What positions did you hold? What kind of work did you do? What company/companies did you work at? My first jobs out of high school were construction labor and production welding. I worked for General Motors for about 16 years as a fork truck driver. After leaving GM, I went on to work seven years in a long-term care facility as the Facilities Director for Atrium Living Centers. Most recently before Mid-City, I worked for OhioHealth for seven years in safety and emergency management. Describe your title and role here at Mid-City- My role for Mid-City is Site Safety Manager. I am currently assigned to a data center project and oversee the safety of Mid-City employees. What sparked your interest in your field?- Honestly, its something that started years ago and became something that I am very interested in and have grown in my knowledge and experience. What’s your favorite sport/team?- The Chicago Cubs (Die Hard Born and Raised) Other hobbies/interests?- Playing the drums, Fishing, Hunting, and the outdoors in general. Anything else you’d like to share? I coach baseball for my sons. My wife and I are foster parents. I have 3 biological children, 2 boys and a girl, and 2 foster boys who are siblings. POST NAVIGATION Congrats Blake, BXLX Grad! Mid-City Welcomes Evelyn Marx! CATEGORIES COVID Team Update Portfolio Success Stories Uncategorized ARCHIVES Archives Select Month July 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 November 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 February 2018 January 2018 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 February 2017 January 2017 November 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 June 2015 May 2015 March 2015 February 2015 December 2014 November 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 December 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 March 2012 SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN © 2018 Mid-City Electric. Click here to access webmail. Click here to view privacy.