Quality and Experience Shared

We love making a difference for our customers and enjoy contributing to their success. Our management team trends deep with skills that anticipate and know how to communicate to ensure alignment with the customer’s values and ours. Planning consistency and schedule adherence through technology and innovation will ensure that project objectives are achieved and performed safely

PROJECT SUMMARIES

James C. Lefler, Jr., CSP - President and CEO

Jim is a Certified Safety Professional with a B.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, and has 42 years of experience in safety, environment and health issues in oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical operations. His areas of experience include operations management, industry standards, strategic initiatives, and a thorough knowledge of government compliance including OSHA, EPA, NFPA and DOT regulations. Facility startup and turnaround activities are also significant skills.

As worldwide Corporate Safety Manager for Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation, he was responsible for implementing process safety management across domestic and international oil and gas operations. Jim also served on the Executive Committee on Safety and Fire Protection where he shared authorship on various API recommended practices. In his time as Environmental Manager for U.S. Operations at OXY, Jim was responsible for responding to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and developing and implementing environmental and community compliance programs for U.S. oil and gas operations as well as equivalent programs for international operations.

Jim currently serves as Owner, President and CEO of JCL Service Company LLC, parent company of JCL Safety Services LLC, JCL Risk Services LLC, and JCL Material Coordination Services.

Brian Thomason, CPA — Vice President – Operations and CFO

Brian has over 24 years' experience in the financial management of companies operating in the oil and gas construction/service and manufacturing industries. His experience includes CFO and controller roles for private and publicly held companies ranging from $10 million to $250 million in annual revenues.

Brian leads the overall operations management of the company. He has primary responsibility for all projects, personnel, and strategic direction as well as business development. Additionally, Brian participates in all areas of the JCL Companies, including strategic management, operational management, along with financial and risk management.

Eric Nava — Project Manager

With over 15 years’ experience in Materials Management, Procurement, TAR Coordination and Project Controls, Eric leads with a background in the hydrocarbon, petrochemical and process industries. He has shown how the process of materials management can be both an accountable and expeditious flow of materials across our client’s sites. He is skilled in inventory management, supply chain management, project procurement, and controls.

Eric interacts with our various project teams and has primary responsibility for integrating the ongoing technology enhancements associated with our innovative materials management business along with business development.