Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Dallas CHRO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Dallas CHRO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Dallas CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Pamela Byrne

Welltower
SVP, Head of Human Capital

Joe Hudson

LURIN
Chief People Officer

Ali Marciano

Rexel
CHRO

Amy Messersmith

Caravel Autism Health
Chief People Officer

Praveena Nathawat

ACI Worldwide
CHRO

Dan Sessa

Lennox International
CHRO

Sid Srivastava

Cinemark
EVP, HR, DE&I, CSR

Governing Body Members

Kim Besse

Children's Health
Chief People Officer

Brian Boukalik

Flowserve
SVP & CHRO

Ken Bouska

Heidelberg Materials
VP, Human Resources

Maruchy Cantu

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
EVP, Chief Administrative Officer

Judy Carter

BNSF Railway
SVP & CHRO

Sheana Chen

Diodes Inc.
CLO, VP, Corporate Ops

Steve Cunningham

TDIndustries
Chief People Officer

Carrie David

SRS Distribution
EVP & CHRO

Mary Beth DeNooyer

Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO

Debbie Dennis

Oncor Electric Delivery
Chief Customer Officer, SVP & CHRO

Vanessa Dupuis

Celanese
CHRO since 2021 to 2025

Doug Dureau

Hillwood Development Company
CHRO, EVP HR & Administration

Bonnie Endicott

Andrews Distributing
Enterprise VP & Chief People Officer

John Foley

Eagle Materials
VP, Human Resources

Debbie Fulton

Diversified
CHRO

Emily Gepner

AECOM
CHRO

Keisha Green

Anderson Merchandisers
Chief People Officer

Roxie Held

Tarrant County, TX
CHRO

Humera Kassem

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
CPO

Courtney Kolar

Neighborly
Chief People Officer

Kristin Lane

CRH
CHRO, CRH

Jason Leonard

Dal-Tile
VP, HR

Elga Lohler

Smith & Nephew
Chief People and Culture Officer

Carlos Mallen

Exela
SVP, HR

Silvia Martins

Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
VP, Human Resources

Felicia Miller

Parkland Health
EVP & Chief Talent Officer

Suzanne Myers

Arcosa
CHRO

Katherine Neverdousky

American Heart Association
SVP, HR

Holly Novak

AMN Healthcare Services
Chief People Officer

Dr. Patrick Oldenburgh Jr.

The Exchange
EVP, CHRO

Alim Remtulla

Georgian College
VP & CHRO

Leigh Robinson

Uber Freight
Chief People Officer

Paula Sacks

Atlantic Aviation
EVP & CHRO

Alison Schmidt

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Chief People & Culture Officer

Scott Sherman

Sally Beauty Holdings
SVP, Chief Legal & HR Officer

Marla Storm

Verily
CHRO

Brent Strehlow

ONEOK
CHRO

Kevin Tackaberry

Rate
Chief Human Resources Officer

Ruth Tilley

RealPage
SVP, HR

Sherry Vidal-Brown

Invited
Chief HR & Communications Officer

Durell Vieau

Willow Bridge
SVP, People & Culture

James Watts

Pizza Hut
Chief People Officer

Kimberly Webb

CHRISTUS Health
SVP, CHRO

Shawn Williams

Sabre Corporation
Chief Administrative Officer

Tara Wolfla

TDIndustries
SVP, People & Total Rewards

Martin Woodrow

Rakuten
SVP, HR Americas

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

  1. Developing People Leaders for Critical, High-Stakes Moments
  2. Harnessing AI to Shape the New Way of Work
  3. Boosting Workforce Excellence and Resilience in Disruptive Environments


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