Today we hosted our annual Member Appreciation Lunch, and it was a great time all around. We learned from Jeff Smith with RMS Safety, who spoke to the group about Interactive Safety Training, insightful and engaging.

We also took a moment to pause and thank our GLASC Board for another fantastic year of service:
President: John Sanders – Caterpillar Logistics
Vice President: Bobby Williams – ATI
Treasurer: Brandy Marsh – GE Aerospace, US
Secretary: Heather Dyer – Koorsen Fire & Security
Trustee: Ryan Griffin – Martin
Trustee: Jason Burge – Walmart
Trustee: Heather Howard – Magid
Webmaster: Kyle Paddock – Safety Resources

We were proud to swear in our President, Treasurer, and Webmaster, and we’re looking ahead to an exciting 2026.

Thank you to Ryan Griffin with Martin Supply for speaking on “Changes and Updates-Upcoming Tech and Trends” at our October meeting!

Also, thanks to Chandler Shepard and Martin Supply for lunch!

Speaker: Ryan Griffin 

Lunch Sponsor: Chandler Shepard – [email protected]

Thank you to all of our members and attendees! Please join us at our next meeting November 19! Ryan Bruner (Safety Resources) will be discussing roofing safety. 

In honor of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11th), our President, John Sanders spent time instructing teenagers in the community on the importance of Fire Safety. They covered Lithium-Ion battery awareness, smoke detectors, fire drills, the fire triangle and were even able to put out a fire using a fire extinguisher, courtesy of Koorsen Fire and Security!

Check out our Instagram and LinkedIN posts as well!

September 18th, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott- Lafayette
7:30AM-4:30PM
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Thank you to David Huisman with Hex Armor for speaking on “Safety Eyewear” at our August meeting!

Also, thanks to Hex Armor for lunch!

Speaker: David Huisman
Lunch Sponsor: Liz Dwyer [email protected]

Thank you to all of our members and attendees! Please join us at our Safety Expo September 18.

Have you registered for our Safety Expo & Conference? Mark your calendars for September 18! Please register below by scanning the QR code. Everyone must register individually.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT!  Please forward to colleagues and others!

Thank you to Grace Pangburn with August Mack Environmental for speaking on “Unraveling the Synergy between Sustainability and Health & Safety” at our July meeting!

Also, thanks to August Mack Environmental for lunch!

Speaker: Grace Pangburn [email protected]
Lunch Sponsor: Grace Pangburn [email protected]

Thank you to all of our members and attendees! Please join us in our next session August 20th! David Huisman will be covering “Safety Eyewear”

Thank you to Matt Lesser with Uniquely Normal for speaking on “Performance Optimization” at our June meeting!

Also, thanks to OrthoIndy for lunch!

Speaker: Matt Lesser [email protected]
Lunch Sponsor: Tharron Daniels [email protected]

Thank you to all of our members and attendees! Please join us in our next session July 16! Susan Burkett will be covering “Safeguarding the Future: Unraveling the Synergy between Sustainability and Health & Safety”

We were pleased to welcome a diverse group of industry representatives, including professionals from the medical, retail, heavy manufacturing, and public service sectors. The Mayor provided an informative update on a range of completed and ongoing projects aimed at enhancing the Lafayette community. He also engaged with attendees by answering several thoughtful questions from the audience. Attendees enjoyed valuable networking opportunities, fostering new connections and strengthening existing relationships within the local area.

We also received helpful feedback on how to further improve future events. A special thanks to our caterers—the food was absolutely delicious.

Our President and Vice President were able to attend the Greater Lafayette Commerce Connectors event on 5/20 at The Springs.  We had great success in meeting with new contacts and sharing the knowledge of GLASC.  We picked up quite a few contacts that were interested in becoming members!