Contact Us 
ASSE’s Region VIII leadership is comprised of the Regional Vice President, the Area Directors and other key contacts. The list below displays the key names and contact information for the Regional Operating Committee (ROC). The ROC meets on a periodic basis to uphold the Society’s overall mission and maintain focus on advancing the safety profession. ASSE members are encouraged to communicate with the ROC members to enable a fluid exchange of ideas and information to help keep ASSE the organization that it is today - the oldest and largest professional safety organization in existence.
Region VIII Vice President
Steven F. Kane, PE, CSP
Region VIII, Deputy Vice President
Joseph M. Schwed, CSP
Region VIII, Asst. Regional Vice President, Council on Practices & Standards
David T. Crowley, CSP, CET, CHMM
Region VIII, Asst. Regional Vice President, Student Affairs
Diana Pressmann, CSP, ALCM, ARM
Region VIII, Asst. Regional Vice President, Awards & Honors
Jim Derr, CSP, ARM
Region VIII, Asst. Regional Vice President, Nominations & Elections
Don Garman, CSP
REGION VIII ~ AREA DIRECTORS
Empire Area Director; Nathan P. Hunter, CSP;
Keystone Area Director; Kenneth T. Walker, CSP;
Metro Area Director; Hector H. Santiago, Jr.; santiagoh@mscdirect.com
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