Tentative Agenda
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Complimentary Hotel Breakfast Buffet
9:00 a.m.
Golf Outing
The Bandit Golf Club
Tee-off begins at 9:00 a.m.
Two drink tickets and boxed lunch at noon
12:00 p.m.
Member Registration Open
Evening on Your Own
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Complimentary Hotel Breakfast Buffet
7:30 a.m.
Member Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
General Session
Welcome and Convene
Presiding: Ryan Holmes, MS&C Conference Committee Member, Taylor EC
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
TMSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Team-Building Activity
Influencing Leadership with a Different Perspective
Randy White, General Manager/CEO, Greenbelt EC
TEC Group Meetings
SharePoint Integration: Best Practices for Document Management, Collaboration & Intranet Use
Melissa Peoples, CEO and Founder, EA Revolution
Roundtable Discussions
11:45 a.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
1A: Making the Best First Impression
1B: Social Media Messaging: What Resonates Most with Member
Alyssa Meinke, Manager of Marketing and Communications, Bluebonnet EC
Shaeleigh Mower, Corporate Communications Representatives, Nueces EC
2A: Navigating Difficult Conversations
Aaryn Slafky, VP of Customer Experience, Pivot
2B: Future of Annual Meetings
3A: Own the Outcome
Aaryn Slafky, VP of Customer Experience, Pivot
3B: Packaging New Member Information Effectively
Jaquelyn Muennick, Manager of Communications, Medina EC
Carolyn Powell, Director of Communications, PenTex Energy
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Reception & Showcase
Evening on Your Own
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Complimentary Hotel Breakfast Buffet
7:30 a.m.
Member Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
General Session
Welcome and Reconvene
Presiding: John Spiess, MS&C Conference Committee Member, San Bernard EC
Data Centers: How to Message the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Roundtable Discussions
Competitive Mindset in a Non-Competitive Market
Generational Trends - How to Learn About Your Members
Angelika Hoelger, Research Manager, Touchstone Energy
11:45 a.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
1A: Lineman Lingo: Translating Field Operations for Members
Curtis Whitt, Loss Control Manager, Texas Electric Cooperatives
1B: Reaching the Next Generation, Youth Programs that Work
Mikayla Herron, Community Outreach Specialist, Pedernales EC
Noemi Montoya, Communications Specialist, Sam Houston EC
Braelee Villarreal, Marketing and Community Relations Manager, United Cooperative Services
2A: Fresh Approaches to Energy Efficiency Programs & Audits
2B: Editorial Planning: Building Participation in Social Media
Chris Burrows, Editor, Texas Electric Cooperatives
3A: Key Accounts - Commercial & Industrial
Scott Bialick, Sr. Manager, Member Engagement & Business Development, Touchstone Energy
3B: Increasing Internal Communications
Adjourn
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Evening Event: Game Night
Friday, October 16, 2026
Complimentary Hotel Breakfast Buffet
7:30 a.m.
Member Registration Open
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
General Session
Welcome and Reconvene
Presiding: Diana Gonzales, MS&C Conference Committee Member, Pedernales EC
AI Tips & Tricks
Texas State Demographer
Dr. Monica Cruz, State Data Center Lead and Special Research Associate, Texas Demographic Center
Supporting Your Organization After a Serious Incident
Suzie Brown, Administrative Assistant, Bailey County ECA
Gladys Saenz, Billing Assistant/Member Services, Bailey County ECA
Building Morale Starts with You
11:00 a.m.
Closing Comments/Grand Door Prizes/ Adjourn