ASSP Arizona Chapter Nominations Committee is pleased to present the following Slate of Candidates.  The Slate was approved by the Nominating Committee on March 14th, 2025. This Slate has been developed for the election of Chapter Officers for the 2025 – 2026 Chapter Year.  Per the by-laws, an election of this slate of candidates can happen after the slate has been announced to members for a minimum of 30 days. All members will also receive an email with a link to review this slate of candidates. The election of the slate of candidates will be sent out as an electronic vote on April 14th, 2025.

Past President –  Jon Cordoba (automatic succession)

President –  James Harrald (automatic succession)

President-Elect – Amber Pappas (automatic succession)

Vice President – Erik Anderson (running unopposed)

Secretary – Staci Lindquist (running unopposed)

Treasure – David Bellmont (running unopposed)

Respectfully submitted,

Brandon Wiseman – Nominations Committee Chair

See below for candidate bios:

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In case you missed it, on January 22nd, House Bill 2382 was introduced as part of the Fifty-seventh Legislature, First Regular Session. This bill covers modification to state Occupational Safety and Health regulations for heat-related illness and cold-related illness. The AZASSP board is working to engage with legislators on this subject and will update you as more develops on this topic.

Congressman Andy Biggs has introduced H.R. 86, a bill to abolish OSHA, submitted on January 3, 2025. OSHA has been critical in protecting workers and ensuring safe workplaces for decades. We urge you to contact your Representative today and oppose this dangerous legislation. Worker safety is non-negotiable. Learn more about the bill here: https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB86/2025.

OSHA held a “Beat the Heat” photo contest where Lake Havasu City and Sunland Asphalt & Construction won for their submittals! Check out their photos here: https://www.osha.gov/heat/national-heat-contest#message.

ASSP has sponsored a series engaging with members across Society focused on getting to know your chapter leaders in Safety and Health. Check out the session that features our Chapter Past President – Nick Sexton. It’s a short 2 minute video!

Wondering if you should be using traditional hard hats, bump caps, or safety helmets? Federal OSHA has developed recommended guidance on using head protection. See this Safety and Health Information Bulletin to learn more!