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! 

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