About Us

We are celebrating the 41st anniversary of ASSP Region VI PDC

This year mark’s the American Society of Safety Professional’s Region VI Professional Development Conference 41st year. This regional PDC brings the unique needs of the workforce from states within our region which makes it especially important for us to network with other EHS professionals who we can learn from and lean on in our area. One resounding comment we hear back from attendees each and every year is how great it was for people to network and connect with others within their state or at least our Region. They've said it helps with getting new jobs, staying more connected, and has a local resource they can call on rather than someone halfway across the country in a completely different industry and region.

Who are we? Conference that brings together EHS professionals from around the country and ASSP Region VI including Maryland, District of Columbia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

What? Three days of educational sessions, three keynote general sessions and two days of pre-conference sessions.

Where? This year we are headed to the Kalahari Resorts in Woodford, Virginia.

When? Our PDC is taking place from October 6-8th, 2027

PDC Planning Committee 2025-26

Matthew Wilcox, CSP

Chair, PDC Planning Committee

Amy Wangdahl, CSP

Programs Director

Bryce Lawlor, MBA, CSP

Regional ARVP - Communications

Greg May

Owner, May Day Marketing

Heather White MIE, CPE, CSP

Region VI Southern Area Director

Steve LePock

Logistics

David Wenzel, CSP, OHST

Region VI Northern Area Director & Director of Marketing and Communications

Ericka May

May Day Marketing

Mike Luffman

Liaisons Coordinator

Daniel Ashworth

Regional Vice President

Ali LePock

Finance

Kevin Earp

Exhibitor Development

Daryl See

Exhibitor Engagement Director

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Registration and General FAQs

  • The 41st Annual ASSP Region VI Professional Development Conference will be presented at the Kalahari Resorts in Woodford, Virginia from Wednesday October 6th through Friday 8th, 2027.

  • Our conference this year is held solely in person.

  • When arriving to the conference go to the Registration booth in the main hallway of the conference area to check in and get your badge.

  • Speakers may share their presentations at their discretion. You may request a copy of their presentation after the presentation is over and as they permit.

  • Registration for the 2027 PDC will made available in early 2027.