AGENDA
Wednesday • January 29, 2025
Sessions and speakers are subject to change without notice. Please check the app for current updates.
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast – Complimentary for all Registered Attendees
GENERAL SESSIONS
8:45–9:00 a.m.
Welcome Address
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SPEAKER: TMHRA President Tadd Phillips, Director of Human Resources, City of Lewisville
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Legislative Update
Presenter: Bennett Sandlin, Executive Director, Texas Municipal League
10:00–10:15 a.m.
Networking Break and Engagement with the Sponsors/Vendors
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
10:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Disciplinary Hearings – Things to Consider
Presenter: Julia Gannaway
Multi-Generational Leadership: The Evolution of Engagement
Presenter: Will Baggett
11:30 a.m.–Noon
Sponsors/ Vendors Hall
Noon–1:15 p.m.
Lunch (Provided)
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:15–2:45 p.m.
Future of Fire Departments: Squad Concept
Presenter: Ruy Lozano
Sharing Law Enforcement Personnel Records: New Legal Requirements
Presenter: Cullen Grissom
GENERAL SESSIONS
2:50-4:00 p.m.
Your TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Public Safety Resources; an Introduction
Presenter: Chase Stapp
4:00– 4:30 p.m.
Sponsors/ Vendors Hall
4:30-5:45 p.m.
Welcome to Civil Service: A Case Study
Presenter: Elisabeth Kaylor
5:45 p.m.
Adjourn
Thursday • January 30, 2025
Sessions and speakers are subject to change without notice. Please check the app for current updates.
7:30 –8:30 a.m.
Registration and Breakfast– Complimentary for all Registered Attendees
8:30–9:30 a.m.
Determining Disciplinary Action in Failure to Act Allegations Against First Responders
Presenter: George Hyde
9:35-10:50 a.m.
Financial Wellness into Retirement
Presenter: David Rodriguez
10:50–11:15 a.m.
Networking Break and Engagement with the Sponsors/Vendors
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Solutions to Hidden Hazards of Leadership
Presenter: Chief Mike Alexander
Social Media Issues
Speaker: Cara Leahy White
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Lunch (Provided)
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:30–2:45 p.m.
View From The (Vice) Chair: Practical Tips for Cities and Employees Appearing Before the Civil Service Commission
Presenter: Joseph Parks
Hiring and Developing High EQ Employees for Public Safety Positions
Speakers: Michael Boese, MPA, and Daniel Kistner, Dls
2:45–3:15 p.m.
Networking Break and Engagement with the Sponsors/Vendors
GENERAL SESSIONS
3:15-4:30 p.m.
Presentation TBD
Presenter: TBD
4:30 p.m.
Adjourn
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Networking Reception
Co-sponsored. Light Refreshments Provided.
Friday • January 31, 2025
Sessions and speakers are subject to change without notice. Please check the app for current updates.
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Breakfast – Complimentary for all Registered Attendees.
8:30–10:15 a.m.
Handle with Care: Managing Behavior and Building Teams Culturally
Presenter: Rodney Klein
10:15–10:30 a.m.
Networking Break and Engagement with the Sponsors/Vendors
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Broadening Security Concerns in Today’s Workplace
Presenter: Jeff McKissack
Dignity in Leadership
Presenter: Marcel Brunel
Noon: Adjourn