Region III: South Area Director Elections

Let’s hear it for our two AMAZING candidates for Region III South Area Director!

Electronic voting takes place in March, so take some time to get to know more about Lynn Richardson MS, CSS, CSM, CSP and Belynda Powers, CSP!

You can check out their candidate profiles here (along with the rest of ASSP elections candidates!)

And be sure to get familiar with all of Region III leaders here on our website!

🏅 Sponsorship & Career Fair Registration Now Open – 2026 Safety Olympics!

Sponsorship opportunities and career fair spaces are now open for the 2026 Safety Olympics at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, taking place February 26–27, 2026.

An Occupational Safety & Health Career Fair will be held on Thursday, February 26 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) in the Hallie McKinney Ballroom. This event offers employers a valuable opportunity to connect directly with students and alumni seeking co-ops, internships, and full-time careers in safety.

Why get involved?
✔ Connect with emerging safety professionals
✔ Strengthen your presence within the safety community
✔ Support the development of the next generation of safety leaders

For sponsorship details and career fair registration, visit the event website: 2026 Safety Olympics.

For additional information, please contact:

Mellena Nichols, PhD, CSP
Associate Professor of OSH | Graduate Program Coordinator
Faculty Advisor, ASSP Student Section
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
📍 425 W. University Blvd., Durant, OK 74701
📞 580-745-2488
📧 mnichols@se.edu

We look forward to partnering with organizations that are passionate about developing future safety professionals.

Call for Monetary Sponsors

2026 Region III ASSP PDC Planning is underway for the Fall 2026 Region III ASSP Professional Development Conference, taking place September 21–23, 2026, and we are seeking monetary sponsorship partners to support attendee materials.