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Join HR leaders across the sports industry to learn, share best practices and build relationships.
THE HOME OF PGA OF AMERICA
Frisco, TX
Nolan Partners invites you to participate in our inaugural Sports HR Summit, proudly presented in collaboration with PGA of America and Mercer. This exclusive event will unite HR leaders across the major leagues, renowned brands, and prominent sports businesses to glean insights from industry pioneers, collaborate with your colleagues, learn from thought leaders, develop meaningful professional relationships, and foster a culture of continuous learning. As stewards of organizational culture and excellence, HR leaders hold a distinct responsibility fostering environments of peak performance and belonging. This summit offers you a unique opportunity to join your peers for a conference that is all about you.
The Nolan Partners Excellent Leadership HR Summit will take place at the Home of PGA of America on June 11th and 12th in Frisco, TX. The event is specifically designed for HR executives to be able to share in a confidential, private, and intimate environment and therefore attendance will not be open to the general public.
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Kisha Smith
Chief People Officer
Christina King
VP Human Resources
Lindsay Dowdy
SVP Human Resources
Jamie Sackman
Chief People Officer
Sianneh Mulbah
Chief People Officer
Sandy Cross
Chief People Officer
Kristie Pappal
VP Human Resources
Erin Dangerfield
SVP People & Culture
Sarah Steers
EVP Human Resources
Jeff Miller
SVP Human Resources
Gina Galasso
EVP & Chief People & Culture Officer
DeRetta Cole Rhodes
EVP & Chief People Capital Officer
Shaun Mayo
Chief Human Resources Officer
Camye Mackey
EVP & Chief People, Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Kisha Smith, Chief People Officer of Tepper Sports and Entertainment
Christina King, VP Human Resources of NYC FC
Lindsay Dowdy, SVP Human Resources of Dallas Stars
Jamie Sackman, Chief People Officer of St. Louis Blues
Sara Schultz, SVP Human Resources of Chicago Cubs
Erin Dangerfield, SVP People and Culture of Golden State Warriors and Chase Center
Sianneh Mulbah, Chief People Officer of Minnesota Timberwolves
Sarah Steers, EVP Human Resources of Chip Ganassi Racing
Sandy Cross, Chief People Officer of PGA of America
Lauren Lopez, Chief People and Culture Officer of NWSL
Shaun Mayo, Chief Human Resources Officer of Arizona Cardinals
Jeff Miller, SVP Human Resources of Texas Rangers
HR Leaders Driving the Future of Sports Business
Tuesday, June 11th
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Welcome Reception at Ice House
Wednesday, June 12th
8:00am
Breakfast & Registration
9:00am
Welcome Address
Chad Biagini
9:05am – 9:35am
CEO’s Evolving Expectations of HR to Move at the Speed of the Business
Moderator: Chad Biagini
Speakers: Brad Alberts & Lindsay Dowdy, Dallas Stars
9:40am – 10:25am
Succession Planning, Performance Management, & Leadership Development: Preparing for the Organization of Tomorrow
Moderator: Matt Rogers
Speakers: Christina King, NYC FC
Gina Galasso, OC Entertainment
Erin Dangerfield, Golden State Warriors
10:25am – 10:45am
Coffee Break
10:50am – 11:30am
Ask a Labor Attorney Anything (Unofficial Legal Advice)
Moderator: Jared Bartie & Andy Spital, Wilkie
11:35am – 12:05pm
Maximizing Your Total Rewards Investment to Drive Employee Experience
Moderator: Howard Levine, Mercer
Speakers: Michelle Course, PGA TOUR
Jennifer Carroll, MLS League Office
12:10pm – 1:20pm
Lunch & Roundtable Discussions
Lunch for the first 30 minutes
Roundtable Discussion for the second 40 minutes
1:25pm – 1:55pm
Digital Transformation: How to Leverage the Right Technology to Accomplish Strategic Priorities
Moderator: Mark Mayleben
Speakers: Camye Mackey, Atlanta Hawks
Kristie Pappal, Philadelphia Eagles
Michele Sturgell, Kroenke S&E
2:00pm – 2:45pm
Transforming HR into a Value Creator
Moderator: Paul Nolan
Speakers: Sianneh Mulbah, Minnesota Timberwolves
Kisha Smith, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Elizabeth Mearman, Baltimore Ravens
2:45pm – 3:05pm
Coffee Break
3:10pm – 3:40pm
Transforming a Culture through Measurable Habits & Behaviors
Moderator: Peter Carton, SMU
Speakers: Jeff Miller, Texas Rangers
Heidi Weingartner, Dallas Cowboys
Tarsha LaCour, Dallas Mavericks
3:45pm – 4:15pm
How to Engage a Multi-Generational & Cultural Workforce: Culture, Career Path, & Development
Moderator: Matt Rogers
Speakers: Jamie Sackman, St Louis Blues
Joe Walsh, Arizona Diamondbacks
4:15pm – 4:35pm
A Case Study in Culture Transformation
Moderator: Chad Biagini
Speakers: Brad Deutser, Deutser
4:40pm – 5:25pm
Roundtable Discussions
Culture & Belonging (Facilitated by Duetser)
5:30pm – 5:40pm
Closing Remarks
Chad Biagini
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Buses to commute attendees to Dee Lincoln
6:30pm
Cocktail Hour @ Dee Lincoln
7:30pm
Dinner @ Dee Lincoln