Please join us in congratulating Matthew Koss, who has been named as the 2025 Region VI Safety Professional of the Year by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP).

With over 15 years experience in safety management, Matt is motivated to foster a thriving safety culture of organizational learning and continual improvement. He is an active member of the Chesapeake Chapter and currently serves in the role of 1st Vice President, volunteering to chair Chesapeake Chapter’s 2024 PDC. 

Matt has earned Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) and Safety Management Specialist (SMS) credentials.  To share his knowledge, expertise, and professional insight with others, Matt leads professional education sessions and writes articles for professional journals concerning occupational safety, health and the environment. He is also an Authorized OSHA-Outreach Trainer and American Heart Association-Certified First Aid/CPR/AED instructor.

His leadership has led Engineering Consulting Services to a Total Recordable Incidence Rate of the organization to 0.94 for the first time in the company’s 37-year history.  

🚨 Just Announced: 2025 Region VI PDC Pre-Conference Sessions! 🚨

We’re kicking things off strong this year with a powerful lineup of Pre-Conference Sessions you won’t want to miss.

From Human & Organizational Performance with Paul English, PhD, CSP, CHST, CIT, to a deep dive into Total Worker Health® with Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP Walaski, and everything in between—ergonomics, adult learning, risk management, and even UV radiation safety—we’ve got you covered.

📅 Dates: Sept 15–16, 2025
📍 Location: ASSP Region VI PDC, hashtag#regionvipdc
🔗 Full list and session details: https://lnkd.in/e84iKjYj

Spots are limited—be sure to register early!

Registration is now open for the 2025 ASSP Region VI Professional Development Conference (PDC) in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC, from September 17-19, 2025. This annual event provides a premier opportunity for safety professionals to elevate their careers by connecting with industry leaders, gaining new insights, and discovering innovative solutions to safety and health challenges.

The conference features over 30 educational breakout sessions across three tracks, keynote speakers, and an Exhibit Hall showcasing over 35 sponsors and exhibitors. This year’s Exhibit Hall will include cutting-edge products and services designed to help organizations tackle evolving safety risks and streamline safety programs.

Attendees can earn over 2.9 CEUs toward their career advancement and explore exclusive networking opportunities designed to build meaningful connections with fellow safety professionals from across the region.

“As safety professionals, it’s our job to be at the forefront of protecting our workforce. The Region VI PDC offers a unique opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field” says Daniel Ashworth, Regional Vice President for Region VI. “We look to create a space where meaningful connections can be made and that our attendees have colleagues to lean on right in their Region to ensure their long term success and growth in this field.”

Register online at regionsixpdc.com to take advantage of early-bird pricing, available through May.

See you in Myrtle Beach!