The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the world’s oldest professional safety organization, has completed the 2017 Society elections and congratulates its new leaders, whose terms begin July 1. Jim Smith, M.S., CSP, will become ASSE’s new president for 2017-18.

“Elections are the heart of a professional society, and I’m happy to see our members staying involved and showing their commitment to voting,” said ASSE President Tom Cecich, CSP, CIH, whose term expires June 30. “Highly engaged members define our society, keeping us dynamic while putting us in position to achieve new successes.”