ACCSSO
Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials
Thank You for Joining Us at Randolph Community College
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 ACCSSO Fall Meeting and Lunch & Learn with Avive at Randolph Community College. We appreciate your participation and engagement in the discussions on campus safety, security, and the latest AED technology. It was great connecting and learning together.
Join us for the ACCSSO Spring Conference in beautiful Wilmington!
Save the dates: April 29–May 1, 2026
Join us at Cape Fear Community College–Union Station in Wilmington for the annual spring conference on campus safety, security, and emergency management.
This event brings together professionals from across North Carolina’s community colleges for a few days of learning, conversation, networking, and vendor engagement. There will be sessions on key topics, leadership panels, opportunities to meet with vendors, and time to share ideas and experiences with colleagues from across the state.
It’s all happening where the battleship meets the beach—an event you won’t want to miss!
Email us if you are interested in speaking at the 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
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause and participate yourself.
Join Us
Mark Your Calendars for 2026:
Dates: April 29-May 1
Location: Cape Fear CC-Union Station
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

