Heminway has proven experience as successful business executive

Editor:

I don’t have a horse in this race as I’m not one of the 4,800+ people that live in the Town of Shelby. However, I do know a strong manager and have worked with Jim Heminway for over 9 years, initially as a colleague when he was the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Digital Alert Systems (formerly known as Monroe Electronics) in Lyndonville and currently with his continued efforts as a board member for our company.

When considering someone for the position of Town Supervisor for Shelby, the ability to work with people is key. I’ve seen Jim work in a professional manner, remain calm during tense situations, have the intellectual strength to work through complex laws/rules governing our industry, understand the need for strong fiscal responsibility and hold the trust of our employees.

All these attributes will make him an excellent Town Supervisor, yet please allow me to describe the man beyond the manager.

Jim is excellent at listening to people’s points of view, whether he agrees with them or not. He is willing to listen and consider if he is missing a particular point that would improve a decision. He is not a “my way or the highway” kind of guy.

He is quick to ask, “How is your day” and mean it. If someone is struggling, Jim steps up with an attitude of cooperation, listening to their needs, offering alternative paths to move forward and rolling up his sleeves to assist.

Jim is quick to share a story and interacts with individuals with ease. He is sharp-witted but never sharp-tongued. He genuinely cares about the people he works with and seeks to elevate people rather than tear them down.

Jim is able to hold people accountable for doing their jobs but with a tone of guidance and respect.

The role of Town Supervisor is one of management but also one of heart. Jim Heminway has both.

I hope you will do Jim Heminway the honor of casting your vote for him as Town Supervisor of the Town of Shelby.

Anne Wakeman

Executive Vice President

Digital Alert Systems, Inc.

Lyndonville