Coastal Bend Society for Human Resource Management


AGENDA

September 24, 2025

 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration & Welcome Breakfast   
 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Welcome
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM 

Opening Session:

             OK Boomer Meets Gen Alpha: Debunking Myths Across Generations

             Dr. Cody Cox, PhD

             Professor of Management, St. Mary's University



9:45 AM - 10:00 AM  Wellness Break & Expo Visit
10:00 AM -  10:50 AM Breakout Sessions #1 
   

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     B) 


10:50 AM -  11:10 AM Wellness Break & Expo Visit
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM  Breakout Sessions #2 
   

      A) "Replace Yourself: Building Agile Teams Through Cross-Training and Leadership Readiness"

              James Reidinger, SHRM CP

              Director of HR & Call Center Operations, ReconMR


   

      B)


12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Lunch & Networking Break 
 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

Keynote Session:

             Tapping Into Purpose: Building Cultures That Drive Real Progress

             Kevin Dawson, CSFS, SHRM-CP

             Author & Consultant, On Tap Leadership


2:00 PM - 2:50 PM  Breakout Sessions #3 
   

      A) "AI in HR: Transforming Talent Management with a Dash of Tech Magic!"

             Jeri George, SHRM CP

             Senior Director, Human Resources, Howard Energy Partners

   

      B)


 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM  Wellness Break & Expo Visit
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM  Sponsor Recognitions 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  Closing Session 
 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM Closing Remarks & SHRM Foundation Raffles 
     
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Networking Cocktail Reception 


September 25, 2025

 7:30 AM -                      8:00 AM              Registration & Welcome Breakfast                                                                                                                          
 8:00 AM -                                        10:00 AM                                    

Conference Workshop #1

             Pouring Into Purpose: A Hands-On Workshop for Building Culture That Lasts

             Kevin Dawson, CSFS, SHRM-CP

             Author & Consultant, On Tap Leadership


You heard the keynote, now it’s time to roll up your sleeves. In this interactive, hands-on workshop, Kevin Dawson takes the next step in helping HR professionals, leaders, and culture champions move from inspiration to implementation. Building on the themes from On Tap: Leading Teams and Building Cultures with Purpose, this workshop dives deeper into the actionable strategies leaders can use to cultivate a thriving, purpose-driven culture.


Attendees will learn how to translate vision into behaviors, tap into what truly motivates people, and create

systems that sustain engagement long after the conference ends. Through guided exercises, real-world examples, and collaborative discussion, you’ll walk away with tools you can use immediately to lead with clarity, foster belonging, and drive lasting progress.



 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Wellness & Networking Break  
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Conference Workshop #1







Coastal Bend SHRM          PO BOX 6927, Corpus Christi, TX 78466 membership@cbshrm.org


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