Hosted by
In Partnership With
The Dallas Cowboys
Hosted by
In Partnership With
The Dallas Cowboys
TUESDAY, June 10th & WEDNESDAY, June 11th
Dallas, Texas
The Star in Frisco
Dallas Cowboys World HQ & Practice Facility
Join the Sports & Entertainment Industry’s HR leaders this summer in Texas to share best practices, learn new strategies and build relationships.
Registration by invitation only
Advisory Board
Kirsten Krug
Executive Vice President, Administration
Samantha Simmons
Chief People & Internal Operations Officer
Heidi Weingartner
Chief Human Resources
Officer
Stacy Wegzyn
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
Kara Allen
Chief People Impact
& Belonging Officer
Robert Fountain
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Whitney Russ
Executive Vice President,
People & Culture
Kristin Hamwey
Chief People Officer
JaAn Scofield-Meche
Vice President,
People Strategy & Experience
Greta Bodino
Chief People, Culture & Sustainability Officer
Brad Deutser
President & CEO
Howard Levine
Partner
Kisha Smith
Executive Vice President, Administration
Samantha Simmons
Chief People & Internal Operations Officer
Heidi Weingartner
Chief Human Resources
Officer
Stacy Wegzyn
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
Kara Allen
Chief People Impact
& Belonging Officer
Robert Fountain
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Whitney Russ
Executive Vice President,
People & Culture
Kristin Hamwey
Vice President,
Human Resources
JaAn Scofield-Meche
Vice President,
People Strategy & Experience
Greta Bodino
Chief People, Culture & Sustainability Officer
Brad Deutser
President & CEO
Howard Levine
Partner
Agenda Topics
Leading Through Change and Transformation
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Beyond Tradition: Revitalizing the Culture of College Conferences
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Prioritizing Mental Performance: A Collective Responsibility
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Fostering Multigenerational Engagement
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Cultural Continuity Through Change
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From Hire to Inspire: Rethinking Talent Management for Long-Term Success
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Driving Transformation: A CHRO Discussion on Innovation
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People Power: HR’s Role in Crafting Winning Strategies
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Aligning Culture and Brand for Business Success: The Power of the CMO-CHRO Collaboration
Event Sponsors
2024 HR Summit Recap
70+ attendees, inclusive of over 50 Heads of HR from across the industry. Get ready for an even bigger event this year.
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
