James A. Kimple, Jr

Dr. Jim Kimple has been a consultant and trainer in organizational effectiveness and workforce development since 1980. Dr. Kimple started his career consulting in joint union-management partnerships in 1984. Since then he has served clients in the metals, automotive, medical products, and consumer goods industries, as well as public education, government, and social service agencies. Dr. Kimple has developed and delivered training in process analysis, quality systems, effective communication, problem solving, emotional intelligence and conflict management to support those efforts. He has assisted unions and management in joint planning and work redesign initiatives, and has served as a neutral during preparation for contract negotiations. Dr. Kimple has recently concentrated on assisting health care organizations address quality, customer service, and culture change issues.

Dr. Kimple has presented his work at national conferences including the American Society for Quality, The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and the FMCS National Labor-Management Conference. He has been an adjunct professor in the MBA program at Mount Saint Mary College.

Dr. Kimple received a BA from Earlham College in English, an MA in English from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Yeshiva University.