About Us
Our Organization
Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) is the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, serving members of all sizes and every sector of the economy. WSC provides scheduled training programs across Wisconsin, in addition to private, customized training for your individual company. It is also your number one resource for safety products ranging from first aid training materials to emergency defibrillators. WSC is the official state chapter of the National Safety Council and is a proud program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state’s chamber of commerce.
Our Staff

Aaron Huebner
Executive Director

Aaron Huebner, Wisconsin Safety Council Executive Director
After spending nearly a decade of taking training courses with Wisconsin Safety Council, Aaron Huebner was selected as the organization’s Executive Director in 2019. In his role, he oversees the Safety Council’s efforts to make Wisconsin the safest place to live, work and play. Prior to becoming Executive Director, Huebner spent nearly 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry working in production and research & development.
In addition to his role at the Safety Council, he is a lieutenant, corporation president and training officer with the Sun Prairie Fire Department, where he has served his community for the last 13 years. Huebner currently lives in Sun Prairie with his family – a town he has resided in almost his entire life.

Barb Deans
Associate Director

Barb Deans Associate Director
Barb Deans currently serves as the Associate Director with WSC. Barb started with WSC in 1989 as an Administrative Assistant and has held many titles during her tenure.
Barb works closely with the WSC Advisory Board and Committees. She has been involved with the meeting profession for 35 years, starting with an association management company overseeing numerous events. In 2006, she was recognized as Meeting Planner of the Year by the National Speakers Association-Wisconsin Chapter.
Barb has volunteered for Relay for Life, United Way Day of Caring and served as the Donations Leader for the Madison Chapter of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Barb is a Wisconsin native and a graduate of Madison College.
Commitment to Safety Partners
Our Commitment to Safety Partners have made an investment in Safety, not only in their own company, but also strive to make the entire State of Wisconsin safer. By becoming a Commitment to Safety Partner, Wisconsin businesses get special access to Wisconsin Safety Council programming throughout the year, recognition at major events and acknowledgment on the Safety Council website.












Board of Advisors
Wisconsin Safety Council has a volunteer Board of Advisors that assists professional staff with determining the direction of the organization. The Board of Advisors is made up of corporate safety directors and other safety professionals from a variety of industries who serve as experts and consultants for staff.
Mr. Richard Bizek
Mead and Hunt, Inc.
Mr. Zac Elliott
WisCon Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Ms. Danica Lee Harrier
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Mr. Jon Loken
Michael Best and Friedrich LLP
Mr. Charles Palmer
115th Fighter Wing
Mr. Justin Pope
Sargento Foods Inc.
Mr. Phil Van Ess
Milwaukee Tool
Mr. David Wein
Safety Council
Sponsorship Opportunities
Wisconsin Safety Council offers a variety of opportunities to get your brand in front of the state’s top safety professionals. From events throughout the state to digital opportunities to Wisconsin Safety Voice, the organization’s quarterly magazine, you can find numerous ways to connect with your targeted audience.