About Us

We are celebrating the 40th anniversary of ASSP Region VI PDC

This year mark’s the American Society of Safety Professional’s Region VI Professional Development Conference 40th 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 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 back at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

When? Our PDC is taking place from September 16th to the 18th.

PDC Planning Committee 2025-26

Matthew Wilcox, CSP

Chair, PDC Planning Committee

Amy Wangdahl, CSP

Programs Director

Steve LePock

Logistics

Ali LePock

Finance

Bryce Lawlor, MBA, CSP

Regional ARVP - Communications

David Wenzel, CSP, OHST

Director of Marketing and Communications

Kevin Earp

Exhibitor Development

Greg May

Owner, May Day Marketing

Heather White MIE, CPE, CSP

Region VI Southern Area Director

Elizabeth Barnette, CSP, ASP, SMP

Programs and Area Director - Northern Area

Ericka May

May Day Marketing

Mike Luffman

Liasions Coordinator

Daniel Ashworth

Regional Vice President

Daryl See

Exhibitor Engagement Director

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Registration and General FAQs

  • The 40th Annual ASSP Region VI Professional Development Conference will be presented at the Kingston Plantation Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from Wednesday September 16th through Friday September 18th.

  • 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.

  • Go to our page at regionsixpdc.com/registration there you will see a few options to register depending on how you are registering (i.e., as an attendee, sponsor, exhibitor). There are two options for whether to pay by credit card or check.

Speakers

  • You can download the PowerPoint template that you can create a copy to edit through the link here: https://app.box.com/s/i2ul9va1dpxn5m2539siuo1ku8dto9gu

    You can find the instructions for editing slide 2 in the notes on the PowerPoint slide. You may also use slide 1 and save that as a PDF to post to LinkedIn or wherever you want to share.

  • The conference provides access to a projector and its connections. Please bring your computer or however you wish to present your materials. If you are using a Macbook, we would ask that you bring a cable that can connect to an HDMI cord. For breakout session speakers, a microphone will not be needed.

Traveling and Lodging

  • Under the Travel tab of our website at regionsixpdc.com/travel you can find complete information on booking your

  • You will see on our Travel page that there are a few different options to choose from. Going through the website will help clarify what each are. Most people decide to stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel. It is the same building where the venue is so most prefer the convenience of staying in the same spot. The Villas are an option for those who want a more secluded feel. They are actual apartment style accommodations where you get the luxury of being a bit more isolated from the happenings of the hotel. The only downside some note is you may be in a villa where its just far enough from the venue where you would have to drive (the Kingston Plantation campus is very large) and its a far distance from the beach access. The condos are another great option. The condos are for guests who need multiple bedrooms per room. The Condos are housed in another building from where the event is held although it is a very short walk to the venue (the next building over). here