Lubbock SHRM upcoming events

Recurring People Problems - The Communication Patterns Driving Turnover, Conflict, and HR Overload (04/30/2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

Julie Schniers

HR leaders are often handed the aftermath.

Inconsistent performance.

Avoidable conflict.

Manager fatigue.

Culture instability.

By the time it reaches HR, the issue has usually been building for months.

In this interactive 90-minute session, Julie helps us learn the power of examining the recurring communication patterns and leadership behaviors that quietly allow people problems to compound and disrupt execution.

Grounded in current research on trust in leadership, psychological safety, and manager overload, this workshop emphasizes prevention over reaction.

OUR GOAL...

is to help you leave equipped to influence culture at its source by addressing the communication habits that quietly shape performance, trust, and retention.

Speaker Bio:

Julie is a speaker, consultant, and coach for businesses and school districts that want to increase their ability to make an impact. Helping organizations reach goals as teams, increase success, and create cultures that help people thrive is her mission. There is no space she hasn't worked in, from hospitals to fast food and small schools to large corporations. She loves bringing teams together for inspiration and team-building. The tie that binds them all is people. People are her passion. She has a Masters in Executive Coaching & Consulting and a heart for helping others reach their potential. She spent thirteen years in the classroom as a high school speech and debate coach, molding young leaders into confident world changers. Her methods of running a nationally recognized program were simple, she focused on connecting through effective communication, relationship building, goal setting, and creating confidence. It worked. It worked EVERY SINGLE TIME with people from all walks of life. Take the words of former student James Mayville, "The impact she has had in my life reaches beyond our time together in the classroom prepping for debate rounds. Her positivity and guidance has given me tools for life that created an advantage in almost every aspect of my academic, personal, and professional life. She knows how to inspire, build on strengths, and navigate struggle. Because of Julie Schniers, I have hope, passion, and direction." Inspiring others to make people the priority is her greatest passion.

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: 1.5

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: 1.5

Coming Soon (05/28/2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

Jason Vinson

Please join us for our monthly Lubbock SHRM meeting as Jason Vinson shares the vision of his organization.

Speaker Bio:

Jason is an Executive Coach and Director of Leadership Development. He is a decorated United States Air Force Veteran, retiring from active duty in 2013 as a First Sergeant with the Air Force Special Operations Command. During his distinguished 21-year career, he served as a law enforcement officer for 15 years, specializing as a Hostage Negotiator for over a decade.

Jason delivers more than 30 years of frontline leadership experience, spanning both the government sector and a wide range of public industries. Known for his bold, results-driven approach, He specializes in unlocking human potential through leadership development, communication strategies, team building, mindset transformation, and conflict resolution. As a certified coach with the globally recognized John Maxwell Leadership Team, Jason is a passionate architect of leadership growth.

Whether he's coaching with executives, non-profit partners, or government professionals, Jason partners with his clients to dismantle limiting beliefs as they turn possibility into performance, achieving extraordinary results in both life and business.

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

Coming in June 2026 (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.

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

Coming in July 2026 (07/30/2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

The speaker for the July program has not yet confirmed.

STAY TUNED!

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

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.

Put YOUR business name here: See details

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

Coming in November 2026 (11/19/2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Guest Speaker:

To be scheduled

Please join us for the monthly Lubbock SHRM meeting.

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