Patrick Wolocko is the Corporate Safety Director for mechanical contractor W. Soule and Company out of Portage, MI. He has been with W. Soule since 2015 holding various responsibilities for the Safety Department. Patrick earned a B.A. degree in Construction Management from Central Michigan University in 2012 and a B.S degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Oakland University in 2015, earning a GSP at the same time. Patrick has earned the CHST and CSP certifications from BCSP. He has been a member of ASSP since 2013 and has held numerous positions during that time: Vice President and President for OU’s student section, the Professional Development Chair for the Great Detroit Chapter, Communications Chair and Advisory Council member for both the Emerging Professional CIG and Management P/S, Administrator for the EP CIG, and a part of the Future Safety Leaders Conference as an attendee, presenter, planning committee member and Co-Chair. He is a recipient of the ASSP Emerging Professionals CIG’s SPY award and was a National Safety Council Rising Star of Safety. He also sits on the National Safety and Health Committee for SMACNA. Patrick currently resides in Mattawan, MI with his wife Kayla, two daughters and two dogs. He has fully emersed himself into the girl dad life. He coaches a local Girls On The Run team in the spring and competes in the Great Cycle Challenge USA every year to raise money for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
My name is Patrick Wolocko, and I am honored to be a candidate for Vice President of Community Operations at ASSP. I am currently serving my final year as Administrator of the Emerging Professionals Common Interest Group, where I’ve had the privilege of working with passionate safety professionals early in their careers. Together, we’ve focused on delivering foundational content, encouraging engagement, and building connections that support long-term growth. Over the years, I’ve actively contributed to both Common Interest Groups (CIGs) and Practice Specialties, learning from their unique strengths and helping to create meaningful learning opportunities for their members. Through these experiences, one truth has become abundantly clear: we are all part of a larger community. Each group plays a vital role in strengthening that community—but none operate in isolation. Success comes from collaboration, open communication, shared resources, and a commitment to community values. If elected to this position, my primary goals will be to build a sustainable structure that enables seamless cross-communication and collaboration among all community groups and build an operating framework for all groups to enhance the value they provide to all members. By investing in the foundation of our communities, we can ensure that every ASSP member—regardless of background, specialty, or career stage—has access to the tools, connections, and opportunities they need to thrive. This role represents the ultimate opportunity to give back—not only to the members who make ASSP what it is, but to the Society itself. I am committed to helping ASSP strengthen its communities so that we can continue delivering the most effective, inclusive, and impactful experiences for all.