Today we’d like to introduce you to Brad Shanklin.
Brad, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
After attending The University of Texas, I started my career working in politics and then moved to association work nearly 30 years ago. That work began with the American Heart Association for 14 years in Houston, New Mexico and Dallas. I then moved to the Plano Chamber of Commerce and after eight years as the CEO moved to Meeting Professionals International’s global office for six years. In March of 2016, I came to Dallas HR Management as their new Executive Director. Working with volunteers and Boards of Directors and helping them achieve success is very satisfying.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Overall it has been smooth. Working for not-for-profit associations has its own challenges due to more limited resources and reduced staff. The key to success of those challenges is involving dedicated volunteers who have a passion for your cause. I have found success in overcoming the obstacles by helping those dedicated volunteers find their own successful moments and in turn, the association will have its own success.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Dallas HR Management Association – what should we know?
DallasHR is a not-for-profit, professional association formed to foster the development of its membership, be a forum for the exchange of ideas and provide leadership for human resource concerns. Formed in 1939, DallasHR became a local SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) affiliate chapter (#061) in 1964.
Since that affiliation, the organization has been recognized annually by SHRM as one of the top chapters in the U.S. and has been the recipient of four prestigious Pinnacle Awards, most recently in 2014 for its Executive Breakfast Series.
DallasHR provides a wide variety of resources to enhance the professionalism, competence, and knowledge of its more than 2,000 members. The association supports the HR practitioner, advances the profession, champions HR causes and supports the business community by providing subject-matter expertise, relevant educational offerings, and purposeful networking opportunities.
In addition to more than 60 educational offerings annually, DallasHR coordinates and hosts The HRSouthwest Conference (HRSWC), the leading regional human resources event in the US and is recognized as the State of Texas SHRM Conference. HRSWC provides more than 100 educational sessions from thought leaders, numerous engaging networking events and an exciting Marketplace of more than 170 HR solutions and service providers.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Again, our success is partly driven by a dedicated group of more than 200 core volunteers and more than 2,000 engaged members. While the Staff Team of eight drives the day-to-day operations, the work achieved by DallasHR and The HRSouthwest Conference could not be possible without the volunteers. Because they are “volunteers” is critical for the day-to-day to operate efficiently and in alignment with the time volunteers are able to give.
Pricing:
- Membership is $150 for new members and $115 for renewing members.
- Monthly luncheons are held 10 times per year and are $38 for members and $50 for future members
Contact Info:
- Address: 5001 LBJ Freeway,
Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75244 - Website: www.dallashr.org
- Phone: 214-631-8775
- Email: info@dallashr.org
- Instagram: @dallashrmembers
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DallasHR
- Twitter: @DallasHR
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