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 
   

     A) "Texas Legislative Update"

              Roberto A. Ramirez, J.D.

              Attorney, Law Office of Roberto A. Ramirez PLLC

 

   

     B) "Beyond the Paycheck: Financial Strategies for Employee Engagement & Retention"

              Jack Adams, Financial Professional

              Private Wealth Group in alliance with Equitable Advisors


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) "Immigration, Form I-9 & Employer Compliance Updates Under Trump's Administration"

             Matthew Myers, J.D.

             Board Certified Immigration Attorney, Myers Immigration Law

 


 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 #2

             The AI-Enhanced HR Leader: Smarter, Faster, Still Human

             Teri R. Moten, MBA, CAIO

              Founder and AI Strategist, Your Business Problem Solver


In this interactive, demo-driven workshop, Teri R. Moten, MBA, CAIO will guide HR professionals through real-world ways to use AI as a strategic thought partner — not a replacement. You’ll explore how AI can boost efficiency, elevate your decision-making, and help you lead with greater impact, while also gaining clarity on how to align AI use with your organization’s evolving policies.

This session blends practical tools with mindset shifts. You’ll leave knowing exactly how to start using AI personally and professionally — all while keeping the human element at the center of it all. Since not all companies and organizations have put governance policies in place, I also want to show people a few personal use cases for AI. This way they are not behind in using the tools and there won't be such a steep learning curve when a company does decide to adopt AI. Part of AI adoption and integration are showing people safe ways they can use it for themselves/family, etc. so the stigma of "it's overwhelming tech" is removed







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