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 (Hays County) and Mayor Jane Hughson (City of San Marcos)
TRAUMA IN THE WORKPLACE - Jennifer Goodson
CRASE - CIVILIAN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS - Sergeant Jeff Jordan (Hays County Sheriff's Office) and Hays County SWAT Team
WORKERS COMPENSATION 101 - Amy Rich (Texas Department of Workers Compensation)
INSIDER THREATS AND HOW HR CAN HELP PREVENT THEM - Kirk Burns, CISO
HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN OSHA SITE VISIT - John D. Surma and Frank Davis (Ogletree Deakins)
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE -Jason Barrett, JD and Chief Barnett and Assistant Chief Hernandez of Kyle Police Department
ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER THE ADA - Rodney Klein (Rodney Klein EEO Training)
HOW TO BUILD A SAFETY CULTURE - Garrison Wynn
VERBAL DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES FOR THE WORKPLACE -James Bell (New Braunfels Police Department)
FRADULENT CLAIMS - Jamie Allen (Texas Department of Workers Compensation)
SAFE TO SPEAK: THE POWER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN TRANSFORMING TEAMS - Christopher Espinoza (The Koi Collective)
SUBSTANCE USE IN THE WORKPLACE: LEGAL RISKS, TESTING POLICIES, AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS - Sarah Glaser
CRISIS MANAGEMENT - John D. Surma and Frank Davis (Ogletree Deakins)
SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS - Natalie C. Rougeux
SELF DEFENSE IN THE WORKPLACE - Alyssa Davenport (Hays County Sheriff's Office)
HOW TO CREATE A "PEOPLE-FIRST" EMERGENCY PLAN - Justen Noakes (BeforeDuringAfter)
TRANSFORMING TOXIC CULTURE: HR'S SECRET TO THRIVING TEAMS - Alan Utley (The Coach Next Door)
FIRESIDE PANEL DISCUSSION - Dan Reynolds and Assistant State Fire Chief Chuck Allen
BURIED ALIVE: WHAT A TRENCH COLLAPSE SURVIVOR WANTS YOU TO KNOW - Joe Tantarelli (SafeStart)
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
- MEET HAYS COUNTY SWAT TEAM
- PHOTOS WITH BEARCAT
POST-CONFERENCE MIXER:
INCLUDED IN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
REGISTER AT https://www.hillcountryhrma.org/event-6204585
SYLVER SPOON -
6700 N IH-35 New Braunfels, TX 78130 | TUESDAY, 09.23.2025 5:15 PM (7miles south of conference location)
