ACCSSO
Association of Community College Safety and Security Officials
2025 ACCSSO Conference Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 ACCSSO Conference. It was a valuable opportunity to share ideas, discuss challenges, and strengthen campus safety across North Carolina. We also sincerely thank our partners and sponsors for their support. We hope everyone had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference at Cape Fear CC!
Mark Your Calendars for 2026:
Dates: April 29-May 1
Location: Cape Fear CC-Union Station
Below is a copy of the 2025 Conference Agenda for anyone who needs it.
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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2026 ACCSSO Conference: April 29-May 1 2026
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2026 ACCSSO Conference: April 29-May 1 2026 〰️
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