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Each year, the AHMP EHS Hazmat Summit brings together environmental, health, safety, hazardous materials, emergency response, and sustainability professionals from across the country. While the technical sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities are well known, the Summit's true value extends far beyond the conference agenda.
For attendees, the Summit provides:
* Access to current regulatory, technical, and industry developments.
* Practical solutions that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
* Opportunities to learn from experienced practitioners and subject matter experts.
* Valuable networking with peers facing similar challenges.
* Professional development that supports career growth and certification maintenance.
For AHMP, the Summit is also one of our most important investments in the profession. It serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, leadership development, and strengthening the professional community that makes AHMP unique.
Whether you are a long-time member or attending for the first time, I encourage you to consider the Summit not as an expense, but as an investment in your professional future. The relationships formed, lessons learned, and ideas exchanged often provide value long after the event concludes.
Financial Stewardship and Looking Ahead
As Treasurer, one of my primary responsibilities is ensuring that AHMP remains financially healthy while providing value to our members.
I am pleased to report that the Executive Committee and Board of Directors continue to actively evaluate opportunities to strengthen AHMP's financial management processes and administrative operations. As part of this effort, we are reviewing several options designed to improve efficiency, enhance financial oversight, and reduce the administrative burden currently placed on volunteer leadership positions, particularly the Treasurer and President.
Like many professional associations, AHMP relies heavily on dedicated volunteers who contribute significant time and expertise to support the organization. By exploring updated financial management and administrative support models, our goal is to ensure that volunteer leaders can focus more of their efforts on strategic initiatives, member engagement, and advancing the profession, while maintaining strong fiscal accountability and transparency.
These evaluations are part of our ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship of Association resources and ensuring AHMP is well-positioned to serve members both now and in the future.
Thank You
On behalf of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support of AHMP. Your membership, volunteer service, Summit participation, and professional engagement are what make this organization successful.
I look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming EHS Hazmat Summit and working together to continue building a strong future for AHMP.
Respectfully,
Dave Rice, CHMM
Treasurer, AHMP
2026 EHS HazMat Summit
Whether you're an experienced professional or new to the field,
this Summit offers practical insights, valuable connections, and actionable takeaways
Announcing our 2026 Keynote and Plenary Speakers!
Tuesday, September 29 Plenary: Lessons Learned from Katrina
Rich Varuso, Geotechnical Engineer & Senior Program Manager at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wednesday, September 30 Keynote: Circular Economy
Charlie Sellars, Director of Sustainability at Microsoft
Thursday, October 1 Plenary: Regulatory & Political Changes
Gene Guilford, Executive Director at IHMM
Special Rates are Available for: Groups, Chapter Delegates and Government Employees. Email [email protected] for details.
Join us for:
- Pre-conference workshops
- Advanced technical sessions
- Keynote and plenary presentations
- Awards Luncheon & PPE Showcase
- Full exhibit hall featuring leading solutions and technologies
- Targeted networking with EHS and HazMat professionals
- The culture and energy of New Orleans including local museum tours!
 New for 2026: Show your pride with an official AHMP logo t-shirt or commemorate your trip with the 2026 Summit logo t-shirt. Pre-ordering is the only way to have your shirt(s) ready for pickup when you arrive in New Orleans. There will not be any onsite sales. Add your shirt(s) when completing your attendee registration form. Deadline for t-shirt orders is August 10, 2026.
Hotel Information — Group Rate Available
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70140
Nightly Rates:
Single/Double: $269 | Triple: $299 | Quad: $329
Additional $30 per night for each guest age 18+ beyond double occupancy.
Group rate reservation deadline: September 5, 2026
Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities
Connect directly with EHS and HazMat decision-makers and increase your organization’s visibility through expanded sponsorship options. Early reservations receive priority booth selection.
Plus, check out the new Rich Pitch opportunity for Exhibitors and Sponsors
Don’t miss out on Exhibitor Early Bird pricing – ends July 1!!
2026 Exhibitors
- E-Tank
- IHMM
- Martor
- McCoy and Associates
- Olsson
- PacTec Inc.
- Republic Services
- Veolia
2026 Sponsors
Affinity Program Webinar: EHS Hero
TODAY - Thursday, June 11, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Are you tired of juggling manual safety processes, outdated spreadsheets, and unreliable online searches? In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, staying ahead of OSHA and EPA requirements is more than a full-time job—it’s a constant challenge to avoid unnecessary risk. Join us for a deep dive into the EHS Hero® Compliance Suite, your single destination for expert regulatory insight, safety management, and world-class training. Whether you are looking to automate your training programs or need instant access to federal and state regulations, this webinar will show you how to replace fragmented workflows with one powerful, integrated system and provide information about the exclusive 15% discount available to AHMP members.
Who Should Attend?
- EHS Managers and Directors
- Safety Coordinators
- Operations and Facility Managers
- HR Professionals tasked with safety compliance
- Compliance Officers
Webinar is free and open to all AHMP Members
June Webinar: Hazardous History –
Things We Used to Do That Started Our Laws and Regulations!
Monday, June 15, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
The past is full of things we used to do that were dangerous, hazardous, or even deadly, but we did it anyway. Why? Sometimes for fun, or because we were paid to, or just because we didn't know what else to do. This presentation is full of nostalgic photos from our history of things we used to do that caused a revolution involving change instituting our now known laws and regulations.
Learning Objectives:
- Historical events that caused current OSHA regulations
- Historical events that caused current EPA regulations
- Historical events that caused current NFPA regulations
Speaker: Glorianna L. Reeser, REM, CSRP, CHMM, CSP
Glorianna L. Reeser, REM, CSRP, CHMM, CSP, is a Senior Risk Management Consultant at KPA. Glorianna came to KPA in 2008 and is a Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Certified Sustainability and Resilience Professional (CSRP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Prior to KPA, Glorianna worked in the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) role for various companies around Columbus, OH.
Among her accomplishments, Glorianna exhibits strong leadership and expertise on a National and Local level and has won professional organizational awards for her commitment to her clients and the EHS field. Glorianna has served on the Board of the Central Ohio Certified Hazardous Materials Managers group (COCHMM) and has wrote several articles that have been published in Fixed Ops Journal and Safety+Health Magazine as well as several blogs on KPA’s blog website. Glorianna has an excellent rapport with her client base and has over 20 years in the EHS industry.
Cost to Attend: Free for AHMP Members | $15 for Non-Members
EHMM Night School & Scholarship
The Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM) Night School returns September 2 – November 11, 2026, offering a convenient, live online learning experience for busy professionals.
Held live via Zoom on Wednesday evenings (6:00–9:30 PM ET), this 11-week course delivers expert-led instruction in a flexible, engaging format—no final exam required.
Participants will gain practical, real-world insights from a diverse panel of subject matter experts, with content aligned to the latest AHMP Desk Reference (Version 4)—included with registration.
An optional post-course knowledge check is also available for those preparing for certification exams.
Who Should Attend? Individuals who are:
Preparing for CHMM or CHMP certification
Looking to earn 3.3 CEUs and stay current
Expanding knowledge across environmental disciplines
Cost: $725 (AHMP Members) | $925 (Non-Members)
Scholarship Opportunity
Planning to take the EHMM course? The EHMM Scholarship helps cover the cost of tuition—making professional development more accessible.
How It Works
- Awarded once per quarter (applications accepted year-round)
- Reviewed by the Scholarship Evaluation Team each quarter
- Funds are paid directly to the course provider
- Funds must be used within one year
- Non-recipients are encouraged to reapply
Eligibility Requirements
- AHMP member in good standing (including affiliated chapters/sections)
- Completed scholarship application
Apply today and take the next step in your EHS career.
Interested in giving back? Consider donating to the EHMM Scholarship Fund to help support fellow members.
AHMP Chapter Trivia Contest
What Is It? A 10-month, recurring trivia series sponsored by the Johns Hopkins ERC and hosted via Kahoot on Zoom. The ERC is covering the platform subscription and custom trivia content, created specifically for AHMP by the HazMat Scholar duo, Kurt and Phil.
Next Session: June at 7:00 pm EST
Current Standings:
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Kentuckiana is in first place
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Cyber and Chicago Chapters are in a tie for second place
This series is about:
- Building stronger connections within and between chapters through friendly competition
- Creating a space where it’s perfectly fine to be anonymously right — or wrong — about all things hazmat
- Encouraging engagement from students and early-career professionals
- Bringing members together outside of formal meetings and webinars
- Earning continuing education credits
- And yes — spirited banter is absolutely welcome!
IHMM News
IHMM Issued its 2026 Salary Surveys
OSHA Has Issued an Updated Hazard Communication Enforcement Directive
IHMM Memorandum on Two EPA proposed rules concerning drinking water standards and extension of certain deadlines
IHMM Files Comments on OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule, Effects on CSHMs, CSMPs, CHMMs, CHMPs
IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: May 26 to June 2, 2026
If your chapter/section would like to submit information to be included in upcoming newsletters,
please send your content to [email protected].
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