by Join Us Virtually June 24-25
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the SoACE Board of Directors has changed the format for the 2020 Employer Relations Summit from in-person to virtual. We feel this adjustment is in the best interest of our members to ensure everyone remains safe during this time of uncertainty while still allowing for the exchange of ideas and best practices.
The planning committee has put together an excellent event, and we are excited that hosting the event virtually will allow even more members to participate!
We hope you will join us virtually on June 24-25 for the sixth annual SoACE Employer Relations Summit. Please see below for information on our keynote speaker and employer panelists. More details on roundtable and breakout session topics coming soon!
Registration is still open!
Registration Rates:
SoACE Members: $25
Non-Members: $50
Registration fees include: keynote speaker, breakout sessions (Weds & Thurs), networking coffee chat, roundtable discussions (Wednesday), and an employer spotlight panel.
Register Today!
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Karen Lindsey
Rebranding, Rebuilding, and Reimagining Amid a Pandemic
Dr. Karen Lindsey will share strategies that employers and employer relations professionals might consider as every industry, institution and individual will need to be rebranded and reimagined post the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for this motivational, practical, timely and informative keynote on Wednesday, June 24 at 10:15am EST.
Karen Lindsey, Ph.D. currently serves as a professor of Strategic Communication at Texas Christian University and a communication consultant to higher education leaders across the country. Dr. Lindsey’s extensive experience encompasses corporate public relations and higher education career center leadership.
Employer Panelists
To kick off day two of the virtual ER Summit, we are excited to host an employer panel with representatives from BNSF Railway, The Walt Disney Company, Fidelity Investments, and State Farm. The employer panel will be held on Thursday, June 25 from 10-11:15am EST and moderated by Matthew Battista, Manager of Employer Development at the University of Tampa.
KIM CUMMINGS, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity | BNSF Railway
Kim Cummings, SCP, SPHR is assistant vice president, Human Resources and Diversity at BNSF Railway. In this role, Kim has responsibility for BNSF Railway’s diversity and inclusion efforts, EEO and HR Compliance. She also provides leadership to the HR matrix teams supporting Law, State/Federal Govt Affairs, Corporate Communications, Claims, Compliance and Audit Services, and Technology Services.
Kim has spent over 20 years in leadership roles encouraging and promoting employee engagement in companies that include Belo Broadcasting, Burger King Corporation, Dell and Target Corporation. Kim is a thought leader in the space of Diversity & Inclusion receiving numerous community service and business awards that include “HR Professional of the Year” designation by Ogletree Deakins Law Firm and the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, DiversityFIRST™ Award from the National Diversity Council, Texas Most Powerful Business Women by Texas Diversity Magazine.
Kim received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Texas State University graduating from the University’s Emerging Leader program and was inducted into Who’s Who in College & Universities students. Kim received her master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a Senior Professional designation in Human Resources and certified employee relations credentials. Kim is a professional member of the Fort Worth Human Resources Group and National Society of Human Resource Management.
WAYNE HAMPTON, Campus Recruitment | Walt Disney Company
Wayne Hampton graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Mass Communications and worked for a media company in Burbank, California for three years upon graduation. After that, Wayne began his career with the Walt Disney Company 29 years ago by working in Operations (all four Florida theme parks and four of the Florida resorts) and then in recruiting (both domestically and internationally). Currently, Wayne is part of Campus Recruitment, and his direct reports recruit students for internships within Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products.
MARK PULLAM, University Talent | Fidelity Investments
Mark A. Pullam works in the University Talent group at Fidelity Investments. His primary responsibility is building relationships with Colleges and Universities in the SW Region of the US. These states and sites include the following: Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Florida, and Utah.
With more than 24 years of professional experience, Mark’s strengths are communication and relationship building. Prior to working for Fidelity Investments, Mark was an Associate Director for Employer Relations at the University of North Texas Career Center, under the leadership of Dr. Bonita Vinson. Mark also serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas. He instructs the course: BUSI 2200 Critical Thinking and Decision Making.
Additionally, Mark has served in the role(s): Campus Executive Officer for National American University, Campus Director ITT Technical Institute (Nashville, TN) and Regional Manager for Kaplan University. Mark has a passion for higher education and helping students reach their potential both academically and in earning professional positions.
Mark is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. He is proud graduate of O.D.Wyatt HS (1990), Lindenwood University (BA,1994), University of Phoenix (MBA, 2006), Walden University (Ed.S, 2013), and currently a doctoral student pursuing an Ed.D in Learning and Organizational Change at Baylor University.
ERIC SCHULTING, Director of Talent Acquisition | State Farm
Eric Schulting is a Human Resources leader with 25 years’ experience in several different HR disciplines including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, HR Consulting, Talent Management, Performance Management, and Total Rewards. His experience also includes working for two different Fortune 100 companies in two different industries; insurance and retail. Currently, Eric is the Director of Talent Acquisition for State Farm Insurance Companies, located in Richardson (Dallas), Texas.
We look forward to seeing you online next month at the 2020 Employer Relations Summit!
Questions? Reach out to the Summit Committee Co-Chairs Kim Satz or Beth Mannella.
Post by Brittany Mulcahey, University of Georgia, SoACE Employer Relations Summit Planning Committee
