Welcome
Thank you for visiting the American Society of Safety Professionals’ (ASSP) Region VII website. Region VII consists of twenty chapters within three areas (North, Central, and South) and six states: Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Learn more about ASSP Region VII history and activities by:
- Exploring our regional website
- Checking out our upcoming region and chapter events
- Connecting with your local chapter, using the “Resources” tab at the top of the page
If you have any interest in volunteering for a region or chapter role, don’t hesitate to contact me, your area director, and/or your local chapter leadership.
Looking forward to a great year!!!
Warm Regards,
Selena Schmidt, MS, CSP
ASSP Region VII Vice President
Share Your Expertise at Safety 2027!
Contribute to the professional conversation by sharing your story, innovative approach to managing safety or new ideas for preventing injuries and illnesses at Safety 2027 Conference & Expo, June 6-9, 2027, in New Orleans, LA. The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The submission period will not be extended.
2026 Region VII Safety Professional of the Year – Mark Frye
Region VII is proud to announce that Mark Fry was named the 2026 Region VII Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award!
Mark is a seasoned safety professional with over 24 years of experience, currently with 3M’s Safety & Graphics Business Group. A graduate of Hanover College, Mark has dedicated his career not only to advancing workplace safety but also to strengthening the safety community through tireless volunteer leadership within ASSP Region VII and the Central Indiana Chapter.
His commitment to the profession goes far beyond his day job — from holding many ASSP E-board positions to his contributions at the Indiana Safety Conference, Mark exemplifies what it means to be a true safety leader.
We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Mark!
Professional Safety Journal
Each peer-reviewed issue of Professional Safety offers practical guidance, techniques and solutions to help occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals identify hazards, protect people, prevent injuries, improve work environments and educate management that investing in safety is a sound business strategy. Annual subscription is included with your membership.