About Author Jeremy Shantz - Field Operations Veteran & Content Lead
Jeremy brings a unique “boots-on-the-ground” perspective to 1st Reporting. While he holds dual professional designations in marketing (PCM, CDMP), his authority in the health and safety space is built on over 23 years of direct operational experience.
Industry Background: Before transitioning to digital strategy, Jeremy spent 15 years in the industrial overhead door and loading dock industry—a sector known for high-risk environments and strict safety compliance. He rose from a Lead Hand to Service Department Management, where he was responsible for crew safety, incident reporting, and equipment compliance.
Prior to this, he founded and operated a commercial assembly business for 8 years. He managed field teams servicing major national accounts, including Walmart and Canadian Tire locations across Ontario. In this role, he implemented mandatory field reporting protocols to ensure quality control and safety compliance for thousands of assembly projects, ranging from store fixtures to equipment.
Why He Writes for 1st Reporting: Having authored over 350 guides, templates, and reports for 1st Reporting, Jeremy doesn’t just write about software; he writes about solutions for problems he has personally managed. He understands the frustration of lost paper forms and the critical importance of accurate incident data. He combines his operational grit with his communication background to help modern safety managers protect their teams and streamline their reporting.
Explore Jeremy's Articles Below
8 Ingenious Ways To Streamline Operations With a Dynamic Form Builder
Revolutionize your operations with these expert strategies for leveraging a dynamic form builder. Discover how features like AI templates and GPS tracking enhance efficiency.
How Form-Making Software Helps You Outperform The Competition
Discover how form-making software like 1st Reporting empowers businesses to work smarter, boosting efficiency, accountability, and performance across mobile teams.
How Using Smart Forms Can Save Time On Incident and Inspection Reporting
Learn how smart forms revolutionize incident and inspection reporting, saving time with automation, real-time data access, and seamless integration. Learn more about how specific
The Future of Incident Reporting: Meet Template Genie and AI Forms
Learn about the future of incident reporting using AI-driven templates, mobile-powered efficiency, and data you can trust—all at your fingertips. Please read our latest
Environmental Compliance Reporting in the Utility Sector with Mobile Tools
Environmental compliance reporting is a critical yet challenging task for utilities. This article explores how leveraging mobile tools transforms reporting processes, improves data accuracy,
Leveraging GPS Data for Asset Inspection Tracking in Utilities
In utility management, tracking asset inspections across widespread and often remote assets is no small feat (but a lot easier with GPS data). Equipment