Chapter Documents
About the Central Ohio Chapter
History of the Central Ohio Chapter
The first organizational meeting was held at the Neil House in Columbus, OH on May 2, 1945. The Chapter was officially chartered on June 21, 1945. The Central Ohio Chapter was the first Chapter in Ohio and the 21st in the United States. There were 52 original members and the Chapter territory included 19 counties in central Ohio.
Frank Laderer served three consecutive terms as Chapter President from 1948 to 1951. Janet Hendry was the first woman elected as Chapter President in 1995. As part of the Chapter’s 60th anniversary celebration in May 2005, the guest speaker was Dr. Kathleen Sullivan. At the time, she was the President and CEO of the Center for Science and Industry in Columbus. She was also a NASA astronaut and the first woman to walk in space.
The Central Ohio Chapter has approximately 195 current members and a territory that has grown to 23 counties in central and southeastern Ohio. The Central Ohio Chapter has earned four consecutive ASSE STARS Recognition Awards beginning with the 2004-2005 meeting year.
2010-2011 Elected Officers
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PresidentCory Moore |
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Vice PresidentCharlie Guinther, CSP |
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TreasurerMilana Krichbaum |
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SecretaryKirby Utt |
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Past PresidentJoe Cicero |
2010-2011 Committee Chairs
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COPS ChairAmy Stewart |
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Foundation Liaison, Newsletter Editor & WebmasterKirby Utt |
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Membership ChairBob Beck |
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Government Affairs ChairJoe Cicero |
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Student Section AdvisorHelmut Paschold |
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Program Chair, Public Relations Chair, & DelegateVacant |
About ASSE
Founded in 1911, the Des Plaines, Illinois-based American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest safety organization and represents more than 30,000 SH&E practitioners committed to protecting people, property and the environment and are at the forefront of safety engineering, design, standards development, management and education in virtually every industry, governmental agency, labor and education. Presently, ASSE has 151 chapters, 56 sections and 65 student sections. There are also members in 64 countries including Mexico, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Australia, Kuwait and Egypt. ASSE members serve on over 40 safety and health standards committees including the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).