The South Texas ASSP Chapter needs a Chapter Secretary—why not you?

This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of our profession as the next Chapter Secretary. Step up to help drive meaningful change, strengthen our community, and make a lasting impact on safety and health in our area.

You’ll collaborate with passionate peers, gain valuable leadership experience, and guide key initiatives that move our profession forward.

Please contact Sean Ray at SRay7887@gmail.com if you are interested.

Exciting News from South Texas ASSP!

We are proud to introduce the 2025–2026 ASSP South Texas Chapter Committee Team Members!

Our team is composed of dedicated professionals who are passionate about advancing safety, building community, and supporting the next generation of EHS leaders.

Please help us congratulate the incoming leaders.

• President – Sean Ray, CSP, CHST
• Vice President – Jarrod T. Tomassi, CSP
• Treasurer – Jeffrey Fitzwater, GSP, CHST, CSMC, CSHO
• Program Chair – Karen McClenny
• Government Affairs – Hank Austin, MS, CSP
• Jobs Chair – Steven Dvorak, MS, ASP, CSHO, SHEP
• Membership Chair – Maria D. Martinez, MS, ASP, CRM
• Communications / Awards & Honors – Rachel E. Palmeri, GSP
• Community Outreach – Damon Shodrock, MS, CSP
• Advisory Chair – Brenden Wilks
• Historian – Jim Rainwater
• Vacant role: Nominations Chair (Reach out if interested!)
• Vacant role: Secretary (Reach out if interested!)

Do you have friends, colleagues and associates who would find value in ASSP membership?

Tell them about ASSP by using our Refer-A-Friend e-mail tool. Simply address and send the ready-made e-mail message below.

ASSP Resources:

•https://www.assp.org/membership/member-get-a-member

•https://www.assp.org/membership/benefits-qualifications

ASSP Fact Sheet and Student Member Benefits Flyers to assist with recruitment.

If speaking with Students, Matt has Student Recruitment Presentations that you may adapt to your audience

Congratulations to our own Matthew Herron for being chosen as the first group of Next Generation of Safety Professionals!  Matthew will attend all conferences, and be placed in a 1 year leadership program, where he will attend conferences, board meetings, as they build for a strong future in Safety and Society Leadership!.

Thanks Matt, you make us proud at the South Texas Chapter and Region III.