ACCSSO

Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials

2025 ACCSSO Conference Update

The Tentative Agenda is now available on the Conference Information Page for anyone who needs it!

The information page for the 2025 Conference is now accessible under the Events section. ACCSSO members and partners can now register for the conference, and college dues are available. Details about hotel bookings, including room blocks at the Ballast, are also provided. Be sure to secure your accommodations early to guarantee your spot at this valuable professional development event.

2025 Conference Location: Hotel Ballast Wilmington

Address: 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Conference Dates: April 23-25 2025

Email us if you are interested in being a partner or speaking at next year’s conference!


Our Purpose

The North Carolina Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials (ACCSSO) is a professional organization, which serves and assists community college personnel who are responsible for the safety, security, and emergency management of each of the fifty-eight community colleges and technical institutes within the North Carolina Community College System.


Find out about our mission, philosophy, and the plans for the future of safety and security of the North Carolina Community College System.

Our Organization

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ACCSSO Board Members

President

Scotty Mabe-Director of Facility Services

College: RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: samabe@richmondcc.edu

Phone: 910-410-1684

Vice President

Mathew Needham-Director of Safety and Emergency Preparedness

College: RANDOLPH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: mrneedham@randolph.edu

Phone: 336-633-0210

Secretary

Daniel McNeill-Safety Coordinator

College: CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: jmcne465@cccc.edu

Phone: 919-718-7402

Treasurer

Melissa Wilson-Executive Director, Business Continuity and Emergency Management

College: CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: melissa.wilson@cpcc.edu

Phone: 704-330-6238

Vice Treasurer

Damita Reed-OSHA Services Officer

College: FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: reedd@faytechcc.edu

Phone: 910-486-3905

DISTRICT I REPRESENTATIVE

Lena Thompson-Safety Coordinator

College: GASTON COLLEGE

Email: thompson.lena@gaston.edu

Phone: 704-922-6286

DISTRICT II REPRESENTATIVE

Wyatt Cumbo-Assistant Chief of Police

College: WAKE TECH. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: wscumbo@waketech.edu

Phone: 919-866-5867

DISTRICT III REPRESENTATIVE

Ken Rhodes-Safety Director

College: LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Email: kcrhodes34@lenoircc.edu

Phone: 252-527-6223 X147