Press Release from Roanoke, Va.:
The Tree Stand Safety Awareness Organization (TSSA) held its inaugural meeting this past week and is pleased to announce that it has appointed Glen Mayhew as its first Executive Director. Dr. Mayhew serves as the Associate Dean of Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Virginia, is a member of the Virginia Tree Stand Safety Team and has been actively engaged in tree stand safety research. He will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the organization.
“Glen is the right person for the job. His level of passion, skills and enthusiasm for promoting tree stand safety was exactly what we were looking for,” according to Jerry Wydner, President and Chief Operating Officer of Hunter Safety System.”
During the meeting the group developed strategies for organizing as a national non-profit organization including initial development of its Board of Directors and potential avenues for raising awareness about tree stand safety. TSSA’s mission is to significantly reduce tree stand incidents through promotion, education, and best practices.
Tree stand accidents are the #1 contributor to injuries and fatalities for deer hunters across most states. Yet 99% of these incidents can be prevented.
For more information on the TSSA, visit www.treestandsafetyawareness.com
Facebook: Tree Stand Safety Awareness
Twitter: @treestandsafety
Contact: Glen Mayhew Email: treestandsafe@gmail.com
