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!

  • President
    Kelvin Thurman, CSP, MBA, APSS #01157
    Safety Compliance Coordinator
    Applied Underwriters
    Email
  • Vice President
    Samantha O'Kelley
    Director of Safety
    State Steel
    Email
  • Treasurer
    Brenda Schroeder, CSP
    Safety Manager
    CLAAS Omaha Inc.
    Email
  • Secretary
    Ed Armendariz, CSP, CHST, STS
    Central Region SH&E Manager
    HDR
    Email
  • Delegate
    Beth Fye, CSP, SPHR
    Director of Risk Management
    Omaha Steaks
    Email
  • Alternate Delegate
    Joe Scott, MS, CSP
    Safety & Emergency Preparedness Manager
    Regional West Health Services
    Email
  • Communications Chair (Newsletter & Website)
    John Hauser
    Safety Manager
    University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Email
  • Advisory Group Member
    Todd Grumley
    EHS Specialist
    Conagra
    Email
  • Government Affairs Chair
    Open
  • Awards & Honors
    Open
  • Membership Chair
    Doris Burns, PhD, CSP, EurOSHM
    Retired
    Email
  • Program Chair
    Jake Mahin, GSP
    Safety & Loss Control Consultant
    UNICO Group
    Email
  • Nominations Elections Chair
    Todd Grumley
    EHS Specialist
    Conagra
    Email
  • Foundation Liaison
    Cody Coonrod
    Site Safety Manager
    The Waldinger Corporation
    Email
  • Faculty Advisor
    Jeffrey Allen, Ph.D.
    Email