
Dallas CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
November 18, 2020 | 8:00am - 3:00pm CST
November 18, 2020 | 8:00am - 3:00pm CST
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Dallas CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
The Future of Work and Organizational Culture
Actionable Strategy for DE&I
Employee Sentiment and Engagement
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Tony Bridwell
Ryan
SVP, Chief People Officer

Jenn Hulett
Core-Mark International
SVP & CHRO

Michael Karicher
Remington Hotels
EVP, Human Resources

Lisa Keglovitz
GameStop
Senior Vice President, HR

Patrick McLaughlin
Frito-Lay North America
SVP & CHRO

Amy Messersmith
US Anesthesia Partners
Chief Human Resources Officer

Dan Sessa
Lennox International
EVP & CHRO
Agenda
November 18, 2020
11:00am - 12:00pm CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Culture Continuity in Disrupted Times

Mary Beth DeNooyer
CHRO
Keurig Dr Pepper

Catherine Olivieri
VP Human Resources
Susan G. Komen Foundation
For many organizations, transitioning to remote work and making adjustments for frontline employees has caused a cultural upheaval. Preserving the organizational culture amidst disruption requires partnership across all levels of leadership and meaningful action to support the workforce.
Join this virtual boardroom to discuss:
- How HR leaders are working to maintain culture in a disrupted environment
- Strategies for keeping a dispersed workforce connected
- How to empower all employees to be ambassadors of company culture
11:00am - 12:00pm CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Mental Health — Continuing the Conversation

Eddie Hightower
SVP, Teammate Services
Caliber Collision Centers

Michael Karicher
EVP, Human Resources
Remington Hotels
Mental health and wellbeing benefits are now a top priority for HR leaders, as employees struggle with prolonged uncertainty and fears for the health and safety of their households. The workplace has quickly become a social safety net as employers work to support employees in an unprecedented way.
Join this virtual boardroom session to discuss:
- Trends in EAP usage
- Tips for recognizing and supporting employees who need assistance
- Scaling and sustaining mental health and wellbeing benefits
12:00pm - 12:30pm CST Networking
Community Networking and Discussion
8:00am - 8:45am CST Virtual Summit Keynote
DE&I — A Movement Not a Moment

Tim Dismond
Chief Diversity Officer
CBRE

Kazem Moghtader
Chief People Officer
Conifer

Eric Severson
Chief People & Belonging Officer
Neiman Marcus

Tina Bowers
Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Children's Health
Creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace has been a goal for decades, but this year the call for meaningful change has caused organizations to shift that goal to one of their top priorities. As leaders of people and culture, CHROs must blaze a path for the movement, taking action that propels the organization forward.
Join this keynote session to hear HR leaders discuss:
- The present and future of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Substantive actions organizations can take in advancing DE&I
- Road maps to impact change
8:45am - 9:00am CST Break
9:00am - 10:00am CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Reimagining Employee Experience for the Next Normal
Hosted by Limeade

Laura Hamill
Chief People Officer & Chief Science Officer
Limeade

Chelle O'Keefe
EVP & CHRO
Associa

Lisa Keglovitz
Senior Vice President, HR
GameStop
As the business response shifts from survival and recovery to renewal and redesign, understanding and crafting a new and more meaningful employee experience will be at the top of every CHRO’s agenda. Reimagining the employee experience will see HR breaking down silos and setting in motion a snowball of organizational courage to embed employee connectedness, belonging and well-being into the DNA of organizational culture.
Bring a spirit of collaborative problem solving to this interactive boardroom to discuss:
- How the employee journey and the moments that matter are changing
- How to operationalize care, well-being and connection in an organization
- Crafting your new employee experience strategy and metrics for the next normal
9:00am - 10:00am CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
The New Conversation Around DE&I
Hosted by Cornerstone OnDemand

Jeremy Spake
Principal, Thought Leadership & Advisory Services
Cornerstone

Dan Sessa
EVP & CHRO
Lennox International

Guwan Jones
Chief Diversity Officer
Baylor Scott & White Health
The conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion has changed radically in the past year. It is more urgent, with employees and customers alike demanding real change. It is also broader, touching every aspect of the enterprise.
In this virtual boardroom, CHROs will discuss:
- How the conversation around DE&I has changed at their organizations
- What changes they are making to recruiting, onboarding, and talent development
- How technology can help organizations reach their DE&I goals
9:00am - 10:00am CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Learning and Development Without Boundaries

Courtney Kolar
Vice President of People Services
Neighborly

Joe Hudson
CHRO
Newmark Group Inc
Developing critical skills is not a static process, and HR leaders need solutions that meet employees when and where they learn. How can organizations address the principal stages of employees’ careers, build individual skills, and collectively drive better capabilities at every level of the enterprise?
Join this boardroom session and you will:
- Explore how to provide a next-level learning experience
- Share successful strategies to identify and advance your talent
- Discuss the latest learning techniques to ensure growth meets potential
10:00am - 10:45am CST Virtual Summit Keynote
Wellness, Wellbeing and Everything in Between
Hosted by Gympass

Marshall Porter
US CEO
Gympass

Kelly Ann Doherty
Executive VP & Chief People & Communications Officer
Mr. Cooper
Wellness is different in 2020. As people struggle to balance home and work while coping with unprecedented uncertainty and stress, taking time for self-care is vital to resiliency. Employers have stepped up in many ways to support the workforce, and employees are taking advantage of these resources in record numbers.
Join this keynote presentation to learn:
- How wellness benefits correlate with employee engagement
- Trends in wellbeing and how employers can support the workforce
- The future of wellness in a remote environment
10:45am - 11:00am CST Break
1:30pm - 3:00pm CST Virtual Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Meet virtually for 1-to-1 in-depth conversations with your colleagues
Conducting business virtually makes it more challenging to meet and network with like-minded peers, and now it’s become even more critical to collaborate with CHROs who are facing the same challenges.
This is an opportunity to meet 1-to-1 in a private, virtual setting with community peers directly after the Virtual Executive Summit.
Peer-to-Peer meetings are 25 minutes in length, giving you the chance for more personal interaction and in-depth conversation with your fellow CHRO peers.
All conversations are private and will not be recorded
Meet up to 3 peers based on your shared interests or priorities
How to Participate
Available if you sign up and select peer meetings prior to the summit. To join your meetings or download meeting calendar invites, please reference the instructions that were emailed to you from evanta@delegateselect.com.
November 18, 2020
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