DallasHR Report - Upcoming Educational Opportunities, Volunteers of the Month, New Executive Director and More!
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Upcoming DallasHR Educational Opportunities
May Monthly Luncheon: How Southwest Airlines Attracts and Retains High Potential Leadership
Tuesday, May 10 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Approved for 1 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hour and 1 SHRM PDC
Workplace Law Breakfast: Strategies for Handling Workplace Violence Concerns
Thursday, May 19 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Approved for 2 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hours and 2 SHRM PDCs
Workplace Investigation: Law, Procedures & Best Practices
Wednesday, June 8 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Approved for 6 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hours and 6 SHRM PDCs
DallasHR Announces First Quarter 2016 Volunteers of the Month
Each month, the DallasHR Board of Directors selects one nominated volunteer to spotlight for his/her ongoing and valuable contributions to the organization.
Spotlight: January
Name: Angelita Ungericht
Title/Company: International HR Generalist, Global Expansion, Softlayer
DallasHR member since: 2008
Volunteers on: Round Tables Committee – Global HR Leader
Spotlight: February
Name: Barbara Hoover
Title/Company: Consultant, HooverHR and Instructor, University of Dallas
DallasHR member since: 1984
Volunteers on: HR Certification Exam Study Group
Spotlight: March
Name: Cindy Lu
Title/Company: CEO & Managing Partner, C.H.R.O. Partners
DallasHR member since: 2013
Volunteers on: Programming Committee
DallasHR Appoints Brad Shanklin as Executive Director
Prior to joining DallasHR, Brad served as the director of chapters and then as the senior director of chapter business for Meeting Professionals International ("MPI"), where he had been since April 2010. His responsibilities included leading the Chapter Business team and the more than 80 chapters and clubs of MPI throughout the world.
Before MPI, Brad served eight years as the president/CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, where he earned his IOM, Institute for Organization Management, a certificate in non-profit management from the US Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the chamber, he had a 14-year tenure with the American Heart Association (AHA) at the national headquarters in Dallas, as the state director in New Mexico and in the council office in Houston.
Brad was elected to the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2005 and served for six years, holding the position of vice president during his second term. He is a former Rotarian and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.
"I am very appreciative of the board of trustees’ faith in my ability to continue helping DallasHR drive its vision to be the premier resource for advancing and connecting the regional HR community," said Brad. "I look forward to working alongside the remarkable staff who has already accomplished impressive results, and I am eager to get to know our dedicated volunteers who tirelessly share their knowledge, talents and time to support their peers and enhance their profession."
Brad’s selection ends a year-long search for a replacement of DallasHR’s prior executive director, Diane McClendon. Diane, who held the leadership role for the last 14 years, will be retiring following a short transition period to acclimate Brad to the organization and ensure no disruption to DallasHR’s normal course of business is created or felt.
DallasHR to Host SHRM Foundation Fundraiser
DallasHR is once again coordinating a fun networking event as our annual chapter fundraiser for the SHRM Foundation – a sunset cruise on Lake Lewisville. Join us Thursday, May 5 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. for an enjoyable evening of sailing, music, games, food and drinks. Check out dallashr.org/fundraiser for details.
May Monthly Luncheon: How Southwest Airlines Attracts and Retains High Potential Leadership
Tuesday, May 10 | 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
Approved for 1 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hour and 1 SHRM PDC
Workplace Law Breakfast: Strategies for Handling Workplace Violence Concerns
Thursday, May 19 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Approved for 2 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hours and 2 SHRM PDCs
Workplace Investigation: Law, Procedures & Best Practices
Wednesday, June 8 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Approved for 6 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hours and 6 SHRM PDCs
DallasHR Announces First Quarter 2016 Volunteers of the Month
Each month, the DallasHR Board of Directors selects one nominated volunteer to spotlight for his/her ongoing and valuable contributions to the organization.
Spotlight: January
Name: Angelita Ungericht
Title/Company: International HR Generalist, Global Expansion, Softlayer
DallasHR member since: 2008
Volunteers on: Round Tables Committee – Global HR Leader
Spotlight: February
Name: Barbara Hoover
Title/Company: Consultant, HooverHR and Instructor, University of Dallas
DallasHR member since: 1984
Volunteers on: HR Certification Exam Study Group
Spotlight: March
Name: Cindy Lu
Title/Company: CEO & Managing Partner, C.H.R.O. Partners
DallasHR member since: 2013
Volunteers on: Programming Committee
DallasHR Appoints Brad Shanklin as Executive Director
Brad C. Shanklin, IOM, joined DallasHR on March 28 as executive director, overseeing operations of the organization’s 2,000-member association and the annual regional event, The HRSouthwest Conference.
"Brad’s leadership experience and his passion for being mission-driven will allow us to look at our organization through a unique lens so that we remain focused on adding value for our members and attendees," said Bruce Waller, chair of the DallasHR board of trustees. "In addition, his natural alignment with the same core values (service, collaboration, integrity, excellence and compassion) that guide decisions and efforts within our organization is evident when speaking with him."Prior to joining DallasHR, Brad served as the director of chapters and then as the senior director of chapter business for Meeting Professionals International ("MPI"), where he had been since April 2010. His responsibilities included leading the Chapter Business team and the more than 80 chapters and clubs of MPI throughout the world.
Before MPI, Brad served eight years as the president/CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, where he earned his IOM, Institute for Organization Management, a certificate in non-profit management from the US Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the chamber, he had a 14-year tenure with the American Heart Association (AHA) at the national headquarters in Dallas, as the state director in New Mexico and in the council office in Houston.
Brad was elected to the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2005 and served for six years, holding the position of vice president during his second term. He is a former Rotarian and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.
"I am very appreciative of the board of trustees’ faith in my ability to continue helping DallasHR drive its vision to be the premier resource for advancing and connecting the regional HR community," said Brad. "I look forward to working alongside the remarkable staff who has already accomplished impressive results, and I am eager to get to know our dedicated volunteers who tirelessly share their knowledge, talents and time to support their peers and enhance their profession."
Brad’s selection ends a year-long search for a replacement of DallasHR’s prior executive director, Diane McClendon. Diane, who held the leadership role for the last 14 years, will be retiring following a short transition period to acclimate Brad to the organization and ensure no disruption to DallasHR’s normal course of business is created or felt.
DallasHR to Host SHRM Foundation Fundraiser
DallasHR is once again coordinating a fun networking event as our annual chapter fundraiser for the SHRM Foundation – a sunset cruise on Lake Lewisville. Join us Thursday, May 5 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. for an enjoyable evening of sailing, music, games, food and drinks. Check out dallashr.org/fundraiser for details.
