Jim Heffernan

Jim Heffernan, MA, is director of benefits for Granite Construction, where he leads the benefits and wellness program for 3,000+ employees. Early in his career, Jim created a program that encouraged expectant mothers to participate in the health plan’s maternity management program. Recently, Jim created a wellness program for an employer with 2,000+ employees that included both office personnel and a migrant agricultural population. Jim has a “Faculty” designation from the Wellness Council of America and has a passion for the study of positive psychology. He received his bachelor’s degree from Sonoma State University and a master's degree in wellness and lifestyle management from Rowan State University.