Lubbock SHRM upcoming events

Burnout (06/25/2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

Mark Yarbrough

Please join us for our monthly Lubbock SHRM meeting with Mark Yarbrough, former County & District Attorney in Lamb County. Mark is a published author and motivational speaker, well known for his book, "Suffer from BURNOUT?"

Speaker Bio:

Mark Yarbrough was born in Austin, Texas, and has resided in Texas his entire life. He and his wife Jerry were high school sweethearts, and have been married for over 35 years. They have two children, Alex and Ashley. Mark attended undergraduate school at Abilene Christian University, earning his bachelor’s degree in Finance. After graduating, Mark worked for Dallas Federal/Bright Banc Savings as a loan counselor, personal banker, and branch manager.

While raising a family, Mark then went to law school at Texas Tech School of Law. Upon his graduation, Mark went to work in his father's law office. Mark jokingly called the firm Yarbrough & Father. In 1993, Mark was elected as the County & District Attorney of Lamb County, Texas. He has since been re-elected to serve a total of five terms, or 20 years. There, he has prosecuted sex offenders, capital murderers, and various other defendants.

Sponsorship for this program is still available. If your organization would like to sponsor this program, please contact Amy Devitt or Wiley Guy at lbkshrmsponsorship@gmail.com.

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SHRM Recertification Credit: 1

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

HRCI Recertification Credit: 1

Reasonable Accommodations (07/30/2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Guest Speakers:

Melinda Newman & Allison Davis

Speaker Bio:

Sponsorship for this program is still available. If your organization would like to sponsor this program, please contact Amy Devitt or Wiley Guy at lbkshrmsponsorship@gmail.com.

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SHRM Recertification Credit: 1

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

HRCI Recertification Credit: 1

Beyond the Leader (09/03/2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

Tony A. Bridwell

Please join us for our Special Program on September 3, 2026 at the Lubbock Civic Center. Tony Bridwell will lead us through a program that takes you Beyond the Leader.

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. and the program begins at 8:30.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Tony Bridwell is an organizational behaviorist with 25-plus years of experience working with global organizations related to employee experience and culture. As Chief Talent Officer for The Encompass Group, a people optimization company, he leads the Firm’s organizational consulting practice and serves as Practice Leader of the E3 Leadership Academy. Most recently, Dr. Bridwell led the award-winning People Group function of the global tax and technology firm Ryan, LLC as their Chief People Officer. Before his role at Ryan, he was the Chief People Officer for Brinker International and a Senior Partner with the global culture consultancy Culture Partners. Tony is an accomplished author of seven books, an international speaker, having presented in 44 countries, and a sought-after consultant and advisor specializing in purpose and culture. Dr. Bridwell was selected as the 2015 HR Executive of the Year by Dallas HR (the local SHRM affiliate), won the 2015 Strategic Leadership Award from Strategic Excellence HR, and was most recently recognized as a 2022 top 50 HR Professional by OnCon Icon Awards.

Dr. Bridwell's academic journey is as diverse as his professional one. Studies in architecture, theology, and business culminated in a Bachelor of Science in Business and HR, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, and a Doctorate in Organizational Intelligence and Leadership. His commitment to education extends to his role as an adjunct professor at SMU in Dallas, where he teaches MBA students Executive Leadership. Beyond academia, he is deeply involved in various organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the board of directors for Southwest Transplant Alliance.

Sponsorship for this program is still available. If your organization would like to sponsor this program, please contact Amy Devitt or Wiley Guy at lbkshrmsponsorship@gmail.com.

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SHRM Recertification Credit: 3

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

HRCI Recertification Credit: 3

Coming in October 2026 (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

Stephanie Allen

Please join us for the monthly Lubbock SHRM meeting as Stephanie Allen joins us.

Speaker Bio:

Stephanie is a passionate, dedicated and ambitious self-starter who enjoys a challenge. Through her work, she strives to better herself and those around her as she welcomes new learning experiences with a positive attitude.

Sponsorship for this program is still available. If your organization would like to sponsor this program, please contact Amy Devitt or Wiley Guy at lbkshrmsponsorship@gmail.com.

Put YOUR business name here: See details

SHRM Recertification Credit: 1

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

HRCI Recertification Credit: 1

Managing Stress: The Importance of Self Care & How it Affects Your Mental Health (11/19/2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

Kristie Collins

Speaker Bio:

Sponsorship for this program is still available. If your organization would like to sponsor this program, please contact Amy Devitt or Wiley Guy at lbkshrmsponsorship@gmail.com.

Put YOUR business name here: See details

SHRM Recertification Credit: 1

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

HRCI Recertification Credit: 1