
Dallas CHRO Community
Executive Summit
June 7, 2023 | Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
June 7, 2023
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Dallas's top CHROs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Aligning leadership development for current and future organization needs
Building organizational resilience to create and sustain a culture of inclusion
Developing an encapsulated EVP that attracts new candidates and retains current employees
Dallas CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Joe Hudson
Newmark Group Inc
CHRO

Patrick McLaughlin
Frito-Lay North America
SVP & CHRO

Amy Messersmith
Builders FirstSource
Chief People Officer

Dan Sessa
Lennox International
EVP & CHRO
What to Expect
Agenda
June 6, 2023
June 7, 2023
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Enhancing Employee Experiences with Technology
Hosted by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

Christopher Shryock
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Sam's Club

Suzanne Myers
Chief Human Resources Officer
Arcosa
A recent survey showed nearly half of all people managers are overwhelmed by the technology of their organization. CHROs must play a pivotal role in digitizing and simplifying employee experience while simultaneously making sure the enterprise stays ahead of the technology curve.
In this keynote, Christopher Shryock, CHRO of Sam's Club will discuss:
- Using tech to enable a better employee experience
- Shaping and structuring organizations of the future
- Developing skills of the current workforce for tomorrow's needs
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Talent Retention Strategies for 2023 and Beyond

Cara McDaniel
Chief HR/Talent Officer
Veritex Community Bank

Pam Murray
CHRO
North Dallas Bank and Trust

Leigh Robinson
Chief People Officer
Uber Freight
Even with a less-competitive labor market, CHROs are still focused on retaining their talent. Many companies can’t afford to address retention with compensation increases alone, so what can be done?
Join this session to discuss:
- Identifying and combating drivers of attrition
- Developing long-term strategies to improve employee experience and EVP
- Boosting retention through professional development and career path opportunities
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Why Your Talent Needs Community and Recognition Now
Hosted by O.C. Tanner

Meghan Stettler
Director
O.C. Tanner
Creating a strong workplace community is essential to meet the evolving challenges of 2023. Yet, new research from the O.C. Tanner Institute reveals how burnout and isolation among leaders and employees are threatening culture and organizational success. These challenges need fresh strategies to create a thriving workplace community.
Join this session to learn:
- Insights from the perspectives of 38,000 leaders and employees worldwide
- Best practices for fortifying leaders and growing generalists in an era of change
- Ways symbolic, integrated recognition create a strong sense of community for all
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Delivering Business Impact With People Data
Hosted by Visier

Andrea Derler
Principal, Research and Customer Value
Visier

Felicia Miller
EVP & Chief Talent Officer
Parkland Health & Hospital System

Sid Srivastava
EVP HR, DEI & CSR
Cinemark
How can CHROs utilize people data to advise the business about the way people impact the business and the business impacts people? Effective people analytics has become the foundation for successful collaboration with the CEO, the board and the organization at large. Join this session to discuss ways in which CHROs can take charge in informing business decisions proactively with people data.
Join this boardroom to discuss:
- Build a culture of data-driven decision-making - within and beyond HR
- Provide the most relevant insights around people
- Improve fairness and transparency of people decisions
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Treat the Cause, Not the Symptom

Nakesha Lopez
Chief Human Resources Officer
Baylor Scott & White Health

Amanda Gray
CHRO
Remington Hospitality

Rudy Rodriguez, Jr.
EVP, Chief Legal & Human Resources Officer
CEC Entertainment
The place and pace of work has changed for many employees, and the disruptions can increase stress, anxiety and risk of burnout. As economic uncertainty continues, how can your organization tap into proactive health and well-being solutions while also addressing underlying drivers?
Join this session to discuss:
- Shifting to a long-term preventative approach to wellness
- Enhancing leadership support and empathy
- Engaging employees by boosting program awareness and adoption
10:25am - 11:00am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
June 6, 2023
June 7, 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Dallas CHRO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the GalleriaParking
Self Parking- $19 per night
Valet Parking- $32 per night
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-972-661-2800. Please mention Dallas CHRO Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $189 USD (plus tax) is May 15, 2023.
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