Chapter Officers

The Great Plains Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals was chartered in 1958. Our purpose is to promote the advancement of the safety profession and safety professionals throughout our geographical area: the State of Nebraska; these counties in Iowa: Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury, Ida, Monona, Crawford, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page.

We understand networking, learning, and staying on top of the latest changes in our field is very important. If you are a current member, we appreciate your support. If you are not active, we welcome you to get involved. We would also like to extend an opportunity for those who are not members to join!

Use the Contact Us page to email the chapter leadership team.

  • President
    Kelvin D Thurman, CSP
  • Vice President
    Samantha O'Kelley
  • Secretary
    EDMUNDO ARMENDARIZ, CSP, CHST, OHST, STS
  • Treasurer
    Brenda Schroeder, CSP
  • Advisory Group Member
    Todd R Grumley, CSP
  • Awards & Honors
    Cody Coonrod, CHST
  • Awards & Honors
    Benjamin Nelson Sears, CSP, ASP, CHST, SMP, STSC
  • CIG Liaison
    Armando Laboy
  • Foundation Liaison
    Justin Cremers
  • Government Affairs Chair
    Jason Hall, CSP
  • Membership Chair
    Dr. Doris A Burns, Ph.D., CSP, ALCM
  • Newsletter Editor
    John M Hauser, CHSP
  • Nominations & Elections
    Todd R Grumley, CSP
  • Program Chair
    Cole Jones, CHST