Charles (CJ) Hineman, CSP, CIH, was presented the 2025 Patrick Kennedy Leadership Award on Wednesday, September 23rd during the STI/SPFA Future|Now Conference in Nashville, TN. This award recognizes the late Pat Kennedy’s devotion to the industry and exemplary leadership within STI/SPFA and the steel fabrication industry. Each year nominations are submitted and winners are selected by the Emerging Leaders Committee.
CJ is Vice President at Fisher Tank Company and is a leader in the industry in safety and health. He has spearheaded a number of initiatives for STI/SPFA including revisions of the safety handbooks, participating in STI/SPFA’s safety videos, and leading STI/SPFA’s efforts to submit comments on the OSHA heat rule. Hineman has been a part of the association’s legislative advocacy efforts including trips to Washington D.C. to meet with several key Congressional offices.
CJ holds a degree in Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and has been with Fisher Tank Company for almost 19 years.
Congratulations to CJ on receiving this year’s Patrick Kennedy Leadership Award. The industry and association look forward to many more years of excellence!
For more information and to view past winners, visit the award page.
