Chapter News

Elect a Puget Sound Chapter Safety Person of the Year (SPY)

The ASSP Chapter SPY Award acknowledges the dedication and outstanding contributions of a member to a specific chapter. 

To be eligible, a nominee must: 

1. Be a professional member or member in good standing of their chapter and the Society. 

2. Not have received this award within the past five years. 

3. Be engaged in the occupational safety and health profession and focused on protecting people, property and the environment. 

Nominees are not eligible if they are currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors or the Chapter Awards Committee or have been recognized as an ASSP Fellow

Click link here: chapter_spy_packet_08202021.pdf

Nominations will be accepted by end of day on March 31,2026

2026-2027 Puget Sound Chapter Slate of Officers

The following are running for election to the 2026-2027 steering committee for the Puget Sound Chapter:

Nominees:

President:

Bianca Green, M.S., CSP

Vice President:

Chris Collier

Secretary:

Amanda Heeden, CHST

Treasurer:

Joe Delauter, M.S., B.S., CHST

Advisory Group:

Bill Holden, CHST

OPEN – Seeking nominations!

OPEN – Seeking nominations!

Executive Board Members-at-large:

Eric Balogh

Ci Ci Bui

Hunter N Burke, CSP, CHST

Ariana Xochilt Gamez

Jason Koppelberger

Brent Knight, CSP

Sondra Lavoie, CSP, ASP, ARM, STS, CHSP

Aaron Leftwich, CSP, ASP, ARM, CHCM

Kieth McCammant, CSP

Robin Ann Overby, CHST, SMP

Austin Sheely, CHST

Brian Van, CSP, ASP

ASSP Region 1 PDC – January 20, 2026

Happy New Year Region 1 Chapter Leadership Team!
Region I PDC 2026 – Registration Now Open!

“Safe Work, Strong Voices:  Women Innovating Health & Safety Solutions”
January 20, 2026 | Doubletree by Hilton Pleasanton Club | Pleasanton, California

Join us for the Region I Professional Development Conference (PDC) — the Region’s inaugural event for professionals in Safety, Health, and Environmental fields.

This exciting 1-day event will bring safety professionals together for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation.

Event Highlights

  • 3 Dynamic Keynote Speakers
  • 12 Breakout Sessions across 3 concurrent tracks
  • Insights from industry leaders and innovators
  • Networking with peers from across the Region
  • Open to everyone — ASSP membership not required!
  • Download the Region I – Session Schedule PDF

Hotel Reservations

Take advantage of our special conference rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasanton Club.

  • Book Your Room Online
  • Call 1-800-774-1500
  • Use Group Code90M or Group NameASSP Regional Conference

Last day to book is Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 11:59 pm.

Registration Now Available!

Stay tuned for updates on full session details.

REGISTER NOW