James “Jim” O’Connor

Our honoree Jim O’Connor  has been involved in EMS for more than four decades. His career began in 1976 as one of the first paramedics in Westchester County, New York, where he worked for a private ambulance service providing 911 and inter-facility transportation.

In 1997, Jim joined a regional ambulance company and held executive positions including a promotion to president in 2012. He worked with his team to expand services in New York City; Westchester County, New York; the Hudson Valley of New York State; Philadelphia and its suburbs; Wilmington, Delaware; Baltimore, Maryland; and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

In 2015, he joined the senior leadership team of Empress as vice president of business development and government affairs. In the time Jim has been working alongside Michael, Dan and Matt Minerva, the company has seen significant growth and strategic development of new business opportunities.

Jim has been active with many EMS organizations and has held board positions locally, regionally and nationally. He has always worked tirelessly for all EMTs and paramedics and those healthcare facilities and municipalities that contract for emergency medical services. He understands the importance of quality patient care and solid partnerships with healthcare and municipal leaders.