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Coleman reappointed to board from D-1

The Idaho Senate confirmed the reappointment of Jim Coleman to the six-member Idaho Transportation Board Feb. 12. Coleman began his first six-year appointment to the board on Feb. 1, 2007 and was nominated for a second term by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. The new term will expire on Jan. 31, 2019.

Coleman, who was selected by his peers on the board to serve as vice chairman, is an engineer from Coeur d’Alene. After working for J-U-B Engineers Inc. for 26 years, he established his own business, Coleman Engineering, Inc.

“Jim devotes extensive time to transportation. He is always willing to take on additional assignments,” said board Chairman Jerry Whitehead.

Coleman has represented the board at mediation sessions, participated on the Governor’s Task Force on Modernizing Transportation Funding in Idaho, and chaired the Access Management Committee. Because of his extensive aeronautics experience and background, he also is considered the board’s aviation liaison. Idaho law requires at least one of the board members to have “special training, experience or expertise in the field of aeronautical transportation.”

In addition to being active in professional organizations, such as the Idaho Society of Professional Engineers, University of Idaho Engineering Advisory Board, and American Public Works Association, civic activities include the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Youth Soccer Association and the Governor’s Science & Technology Committee.

Jim and his wife Jerre, who teaches French, have two adult children. Courtney lives in Seattle where she is the senior sourcing manager for Microsoft hardware devices. She and her husband Joe blessed Jim and Jerre with a new title – grandparents - in May 2012.

Son Vince is a Lt. j.g. in the Navy. He is a naval aviator flying strike aircraft, the F/A 18 Super Hornet. He is stationed in Virginia Beach, Va.

In his spare time, Jim enjoys wood working, fishing and golfing. But if he had his choice, he would rather spend time with his grandson Peyton.