President's Message Archive
Through the monthly President's Message column in Professional Safety, ASSE's top leader shares his thoughts on the Society, the SH&E profession and the practice of safety. This archive covers July 2002 to present.
2012-2013 Richard A. Pollock, CSP (July 2012-June 2013)
- February 2013 - "One Giant Leap For ASSE"
- January 2013 - "It's Not Broken, So Why Change?"
- December 2012 - "Changing World Demands Proactive Preparation"
- November 2012 - "Wanted: Your Ideas"
- October 2012 - "Commit to Our Cause"
- September 2012 - "A Time for Leadership Development"
- August 2012 - "Where's ASSE?"
- July 2012 - "Let's Raise Our Sails & Catch the Winds of Change"
2011-2012 Terrie S. Norris, CSP, ARM, CSPI (July 2011-June 2012)
- June 2012 - "The Future Is Ours to Make"
- May 2012 - "The Evolution of Safety: What’s Next?"
- April 2012 - "Shining a Light on Prevention"
- March 2012 - "Preparing for Tomorrow"
- February 2012 - "Fulfilling Our Duty"
- January 2012 - "Resolute in Our Goals"
- December 2011 - "It Takes a Village . . . of Volunteers"
- November 2011 - "The World Is Flat—And That's Okay"
- October 2011 - "Stepping Into Our Future"
- September 2011 - "Universal Goals Provide Unified Direction"
- August 2011 - "Demonstrating Value"
- July 2011 - "Our Values Remain Unchanged"
Darryl C. Hill, PhD. , CSP (July 2010-June 2011)
- June 2011 - "The Future Is Bright"
- May 2011 - "Looking to the Future: ASSE 2020"
- April 2011 - "Celebrating Safety & Our Profession"
- March 2011 - "Spreading the Word About ASSE & SH&E"
- February 2011 - "Safety 2011: An Event for the Ages"
- January 2011 - "The Business of Safety"
- December 2010 - "Students Are Our Future"
- November 2010 - "The SH&E Body of Knowledge"
- October 2010 - "100 Years: Celebrating ASSE"
- September 2010 - "Global Plan: Looking to the Future"
- August 2010 - "Demonstrating Value"
- July 2010 - "ASSE: The Vision & Strategy"
Chris Patton, CSP (July 2009-June 2010)
- June 2010 - "To All of You, I Say Thanks"
- May 2010 - "Commitment to the Profession"
- April 2010 - "Promote SH&E During NAOSH Week"
- March 2010 - "An Investment in ASSE & You"
- February 2010 - "Get Involved"
- January 2010 - "Sustainability & Safety"
- December 2009 - "Promoting Our Value"
- November 2009 - "The Social Networking Express"
- October 2009 - "Strategic Thinking"
- September 2009 - "Our Future Professionals"
- August 2009 - "Be Poised for Success"
- July 2009 - "New Opportunities"
Warren K. Brown, CSP, ARM (July 2008-June 2009)
- June 2008 - "Culture Change"
- May 2009 - "Promoting Occupational Safety"
- April 2009 - "Listen Up"
- March 2009 - "Make a Difference"
- February 2009 - "Promoting Integrity"
- January 2009 - "With the New Year Comes Change"
- December 2008 - "Securing Our Future"
- November 2008 - "Involved Members"
- October 2008 - "Get Involved"
- September 2008 - "Leadership in the Safety Profession"
- August 2008 - "Leading the Way"
- July 2008 - "Keeping ASSE Strong"
Michael W. Thompson, CSP (July 2007 - June 2008)
- June 2008 - "ASSE's Continuing Journey"
- May 2008 - "Advocacy Adds Value"
- April 2008 - "Safety: Good for Business and For Life"
- March 2008 - "Your Vote Matters"
- February 2008 - "Technology and SH&E Excellence"
- January 2008 - "Make Partnerships Your Mission"
- December 2007 - "Reflections and Vision: Past and Future"
- November 2007 - "The SH&E Profession: Pay It Forward"
- October 2007 - "Operating in a Business-Like Manner"
- September 2007 - "Creating Greater Opportunity"
- August 2007 - "Acting Globally: A View to the Future"
- July 2007 - "Consider the Possibilities!"
Donald S. Jones, Sr., MBA, PE, CSP (July 2006 - June 2007)
- June 2007 - "It Was a Very Good Year"
- May 2007 - "Professional Excellence"
- April 2007 - "NAOSH Week is May 6-12"
- March 2007 - "The Essence of Safety"
- February 2007 - "Leading the Way to Better Results"
- January 2007 - "Looking Forward"
- December 2006 - "A Truly Global ASSE"
- November 2006 - "Working Together on Common Ground"
- October 2006 - "Technology & the SH&E Professional"
- September 2006 - "Part of the Group: Expanding Our Influence"
- August 2006 - "Part of the Group"
- July 2006 - "Delivering Value"
Jack H. Dobson, Jr., CSP (July 2005 - June 2006)
- June 2006 - "There Are No 'Lame Ducks' in ASSE"
- May 2006 - "Is SH&E Really Global?"
- April 2006 - "You Make a Difference"
- March 2006 - "On the Business of SH&E"
- February 2006 - "SH&E Students Are Our Lifeblood"
- January 2006 - "A Critical Venue for Knowledge"
- December 2005 - "A Concern of Epidemic Proportions"
- November 2005 - "Learning is Key to Preparedness"
- October 2005 - "Partners in Safety & Health"
- September 2005 - "Positive Involvement: It's Your Choice"
- August 2005 - "The Value of Networking"
- July 2005 - "Continuing the March"
Gene Barfield, CSP (July 2004 - June 2005)
- June 2005 - "It Was a Very Good Year"
- May 2005 - "The Power & Value of Volunteering"
- April 2005 - "Tell Safety's Story: NAOSH Week, May 1-7"
- March 2005 - "The Trust Factor"
- February 2005 - "Critical Elements of an Effective SMS"
- January 2005 - "Who Owns Your Safety Program?"
- December 2004 - "Defining Professional Competence"
- November 2004 - "Growing ASSE and the SH&E Profession"
- October 2004 - "The Challenge of Outsourcing"
- September 2004 - "Safety in Business Terms"
- August 2004 - "Critical Elements of Strategic Planning"
- July 2004 - "The Future of ASSE and the Profession"
Skipper Kendrick, CSP (July 2003 - June 2004)
- June 2004 - "Good to Great"
- May 2004 - "On Your Career"
- April 2004 - "NAOSH Week is May 2-8"
- March 2004 - "Plan or Die!"
- February 2004 - "5S for the Society"
- January 2004 - "Thoughts on Knowledge"
- December 2003 - "Built to Last"
- November 2003 - "Thoughts on Change"
- October 2003 - "ASSE and AIHS Renew Their Understanding"
- September 2003 - "Thoughts on Leadership"
- August 2003 - "Generational Diversity & Synergy"
- July 2003 - "A Vision for ASSE's Future"
Mark Hansen, PE, CSP (July 2002 - June 2003)
- June 2003 - "A Message from the President"
- May 2003 - "Optimism Breeds Success"
- April 2003 - "Fireproof Your Job"
- March 2003 - "Gray Matters"
- February 2003 - "Awards: Nominate a Deserving Member"
- January 2003 - "Success Requires 'Us' and 'We'"
- December 2002 - "Tyranny of the Urgent"
- November 2002 - "Are You Procrastinating?"
- October 2002 - "Managing Your Career: Dream Weavers"
- September 2002 - "Looking for a Few Good Leaders"
- August 2002 - "Growing Our Young Professionals"
- July 2002 - "Plans Make Dreams Come True"