NSC Appoints José Samperio to Board of Directors

The National Safety Council (NSC) announced on Dec. 20 that José Samperio has been appointed to the NSC Board of Directors.

Samperio is vice president and general manager for Cummins North America On-Highway business and has nearly 20 years of experience at Cummins across various fields.

A Look at José Samperio's Career

Samperio began his career as a product engineer before working in the field as a service engineer and in distribution service shop operations. He has spent time in Beijing, China, launching new products, and later was a general manager for Cummins Power Systems in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Before entering his current role, Samperio was the engine business strategy leader, where he was involved in helping craft the long-term vision for Cummins' powertrain business. He has also served on several transportation boards and advisory councils throughout his career. 

“We’re always searching for fresh perspectives and diversity of thought to advance our mission of saving lives and preventing injuries, from the workplace to any place,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president/CEO. “With a deep knowledge of the transportation industry, José brings to the board a wealth of global experience, which will be invaluable in our quest to create lasting safety progress so everyone can live their fullest lives.”