James Solomon
About James Solomon
James Solomon serves as the Director of Defensive Driving Course Training at the National Safety Council, where he has worked since 1985. He has received multiple commendations for his contributions to traffic safety and defensive driving education.
Work at National Safety Council
James Solomon has been employed at the National Safety Council since 1985, serving as the Director of Defensive Driving Course Training for 39 years. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of defensive driving programs aimed at improving road safety. Solomon previously held the position of Director of Program Development & Training at the National Safety Council from 1985 to 2011, accumulating 26 years of experience in program development.
Education and Expertise
James Solomon holds recognized worldwide credentials for training National Safety Council courses across various vehicle types and driver attitude modification. He is an approved workplace alcohol Breath Alcohol Technician, instrument calibrator, and technician/instrument trainer by the Department of Transportation. Solomon serves as an advisor to the American Society of Safety Engineers ANSI Z-15 Committee, contributing his expertise to enhance safety standards.
Background
James Solomon has been actively involved in traffic safety initiatives for several decades. He serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Traffic Safety Leaders and is a member of the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and its Universal Vehicle Code subcommittee. His commitment to traffic safety is reflected in his efforts to build a culture and vision for safety within communities.
Achievements
James Solomon has received several commendations for his contributions to traffic safety. He was commended by the Governor of Kentucky and holds the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel. Additionally, he was named 'Duke of Paducah' by Mayor Dolly McNutt. Solomon is the recipient of the James A. Solomon Award, which recognizes outstanding defensive driving instructors, and has been acknowledged for his role in advancing the goal of zero deaths through defensive driving programs.
Community Involvement
James Solomon is actively involved in programs and activities that promote the use, application, and awareness of defensive driving. He works closely with the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Courses International Advisory Committee, demonstrating his dedication to enhancing road safety and educating drivers on effective defensive driving techniques.