Tentative Agenda
Monday, May 4, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Registration Open
5:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m.
Dinner on Your Own
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Breakfast on Your Own
7:30 a.m.
Registration Open
8:30 a.m.
General Session
Team Building Activity/Ice Breaker
Employment Law Update
Eric Johnston, Partner, Michael Best
Biggest Impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill
Kayleen Harper, Tax Manager, BSGM
Tips for Successful Onboarding
NRECA Benefits Update
Stephen Valentine, Senior Field Representative, NRECA
Noon
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m.
General Session
Compensation as a Performance Engine
Chelsea Hamilton, Compensation Practice Leader, Herronpalmer
Educating Employees About Cybersecurity
Alicia Hinkle, Information Security Manager, Golden Spread EC
Luci Hahn, HR Manager, Texas Electric Cooperatives
Using Claims Date to Improve Workplace Safety
Rusty Endicott, Vice President of Safety and Loss Prevention, Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange
Roundtable Topic Discussion
Adjourn
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Evening Event at Terry Black's Barbecue
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Breakfast On Your Own
7:30 a.m.
Registration Open
8:30 a.m.
General Session
Practical AI Use for HR
Kevin Dawson, Podcast Host, Leaders and Lagers
Toot Your Own Horn
Working Across Generations: Communication, Collaboration, and Culture in Today's Workplace
Jantzen Louder, CEO and Founder, LouderLED
Adjourn