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
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  • Secretary
    Edmundo Armendariz, CSP, CHST, OHST, STS
  • Treasurer
    Brenda Schroeder, CSP
  • Advisory Group Member
    Beth A Fye, CSP
  • Advisory Group Member Alternate
    Mary E Manero-Deaver, CSP, ASP
  • Awards & Honors
    Benjamin Nelson Sears, CSP, ASP, CHST, SMP, STSC
  • CIG Liaison HSP
    Armando Laboy
  • Communications
    Samantha O'Kelley
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  • Foundation Liaison
    Justin Cremers
  • Member-At-Large Hispanic Safety Professional
    Armando Laboy
  • Membership Chair
    Dr. Doris A Burns, Ph.D., CSP, ALCM
  • Membership Chair
    Jonn Hetherington, SHEP
  • Nominations & Elections
    Todd R Grumley, CSP
  • Program Chair
    Megan Kaup, CSP
  • Webmaster
    Samantha O'Kelley
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  • Webmaster
    Tanya Shaul