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HR + Safety Conference

  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
  • The City of San Marcos Conference Center 1001 East McCarty Lane San Marcos, TX 78666

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  • HR + SAFETY CONGRESS

SAVE YOUR SEAT! REGISTER TODAY!

Hill Country Human Resource Management Association will be presenting the inaugural HR + Safety Congress at the City of San Marcos Conference Center on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. This conference will be bringing together Human Resource Professionals, Business Owners, Safety Leaders, Risk Managers and Community Members to discuss important topics such as Safety, Mental Health, Risk Management, and Emergency Preparedness. This one-day conference aims to educate attendees on best practices in workplace safety, effective risk management strategies and how to be prepared for emergencies in the workplace.

The HR + Safety Congress is a must-attend event for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in workplace safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness. With a focus on education and networking, this conference promises to be a valuable and informative experience for all who attend.

Join us on September 23rd as we learn how to build a safer workplace and community together.

https://www.hrandsafetycongress.com

WELCOME CEREMONY - Judge Ruben Becerra and Mayor Jane Hughson 

TRAUMA IN THE WORKPLACE - Jennifer Goodson

CRASE - CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS - Jeff Jordan and Hays County SWAT Team

WORKERS COMPENSATION 101 - Amy Rich

INSIDER THREATS AND HOW HR CAN HELP PREVENT THEM - Kirk Burns

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN OSHA SITE VISIT - John D. Surma and Frank Davis

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE -Jason Barrett, JD and Chief Barnett and Assistant Chief Hernandez of Kyle Police Department

ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER THE ADA - Rodney Klein

HOW TO BUILD A SAFETY CULTURE - Garrison Wynn

VERBAL DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES FOR THE WORKPLACE -James Bell

FRADULENT CLAIMS - Jamie Allen

SAFE TO SPEAK: THE POWER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN TRANSFORMING TEAMS - Christopher Espinoza

SUBSTANCE USE IN THE WORKPLACE: LEGAL RISKS, TESTING POLICIES, AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS - Sarah Glaser

CRISIS MANAGEMENT - John D. Surma and Frank Davis

SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS - Natalie C. Rougeux

SELF DEFENSE IN THE WORKPLACE - Alyssa Davenport

HOW TO CREATE A "PEOPLE-FIRST" EMERGENCY PLAN - Justen Noakes

TRANSFORMING TOXIC CULTURE: HR'S SECRET TO THRIVING TEAMS - Alan Utley

FIRESIDE PANEL DISCUSSION - Dan Reynolds and Chuck Allen 

BURIED ALIVE: WHAT A TRENCH COLLAPSE SURVIVOR WANTS YOU TO KNOW - Joe Tantarelli

INTEGRATING HUMAN RESOURCES IN PREPAREDNESS EXERCISES: A CORPORATE IMPERATIVE - Kevin Wilson and Carson Carroll

AFTERNOON BREAK SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES (30 MINUTES):

  • 10-MINUTE REFRESHER: Hands Only CPR - Rachel White
  • 10-MINUTE REFRESHER: Recognizing Symptoms - Lindsay Lancaster
  • MEET THE EXHIBITORS
  • NETWORKING
  • BEVERAGE STATION
  • PLUS MORE SURPRISES COMING SOON

POST-CONFERENCE MIXER:

INCLUDED IN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
REGISTER AT https://www.hillcountryhrma.org/event-6204585 

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Hill Country Human Resource Management Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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