Hill Country Human Resource Management Association upcoming events

What AI Can't Do … Show Up With Executive Presence (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

What AI Can't Do … Show Up With Executive Presence

As AI takes on more technical and tactical work, the ability to command a room, build trust, and inspire others becomes the edge that sets leaders apart. In this highly interactive session, Pat will demonstrate and coach some essentials of Executive Presence — the differentiator AI can't replicate. If you're developing leaders, executive presence isn't a soft skill add-on. It's what determines whether what they say has impact.

Pat Kirkland is a Master Executive Presence Coach and creator of the Predator, Prey, Partner Model™, trusted by leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and PayPal to develop their talent. "The best executive presence coach out there." — Sri Shivananda, CIO, JPMorgan Chase.

Exploring the Ins and Outs of a Competitive Pay Structure (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Exploring The Ins & Outs Of A Competitive Pay Structure

This presentation examines how implementing a competitive internal pay structure can strengthen an organization’s ability to attract and retain top talent. It outlines the key steps involved in developing a competitive compensation structure and discusses how each step contributes to creating a more strategically aligned organizational approach designed to reduce turnover, enhance employee engagement, and improve long-term retention.

Kevin Cartwright

Kevin Cartwright, SHRM-SCP, is the Director of Compensation Consulting at Intelligent Compensation, LLC. Kevin has been with Intelligent Compensation, LLC since 2016. He works on a variety of consulting assignments for clients all over the United States, as well as internationally, who are seeking to improve or update their compensation strategies and programs. These assignments include, but are not limited to, Base and Total Cash Market Studies, Developing Pay Structures and Incentive Compensation Plans, Executive and Total Compensation Studies, and Historical Compensation Analysis’.

Outside of Intelligent Compensation, LLC, Kevin volunteers on the Board of Williamson County HR Management Association (WilcoHR) where he currently serves as the 2024 Chapter President. He previously served on the Board of Austin SHRM as VP of Emerging Professionals where he assisted Central Texas Universities and local businesses with improving the professional development of their students and young professionals. He has also been involved with the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) of Austin.

Kevin earned his B.A. from Sam Houston State University. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and daughter, coaching sports and working with high school students at his church.

Psychological Safety in the Workplace (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Psychological Safety in the Workplace with Christopher Espinoza

Christopher is relationship-driven sales and business development professional with a background spanning hospitality technology, sales leadership, recruiting, and people operations. He thrives in environments where building trust, creating meaningful connections, and helping businesses grow are at the center of success. I

Christopher is also an author and public speaker with experience creating engaging content, hosting podcasts, and speaking on relationship dynamics, communication, and personal growth. His background in public speaking and content creation has strengthened his ability to connect with audiences, communicate clearly, and build authentic relationships with clients and partners alike.

He brings a consultative approach to every conversation, combining business insight, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for helping people succeed.

Employment Law Conference (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Navigating Today's Employment Law Challenges

Join HR professionals, business leaders, and legal experts for an in-depth Employment Law Conference designed to help organizations navigate the evolving workplace landscape. Gain practical guidance on the latest legal developments, compliance requirements, workplace investigations, wage and hour issues, leave laws, accommodations, and emerging employment trends. Leave with actionable strategies to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and support your workforce with confidence.

This half day conference begins at 12:00pm and closes with a mixer on-site from 5:00 - 7:00. There will be a mid-afternoon snack and light appetizers during the mixer.

Early Bird Pricing through July 31st.

Speakers and topics will be announced soon.

Monthly Luncheon (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Monthly Luncheon (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT