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“Just the right mix of networking opportunities as well asgreat sessions on industry specific topics of interest.”

Laurie Iulg, HR DirectorLJB, Inc.

April 15-17, 2020Denver,CO

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Annie Foley,HR Director, Fentress ArchitectsA Practical Approach to Harassment Prevention

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

BREAKOUT SPEAKERS

Dr. Beverly Kaye is a legend in HR circles, and author of the best selling Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em, as well as Help Them Grow orWatch Them Go, Hello Stay Interviews, Goodbye Talent Loss and Up is Not the Only Way and is recognized internationally as oneof the most knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development, employee engagement and retention. In2018 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Thought LeaderAward from The Association of Learning Providers (ISA).

State of the A/E/C Industry – At the Mountain’s Peak or Room to Climb?Steve Gido - Principal of ROG + PartnersA leading voice/speaker in the AEC industry, Steve is one of the founders of Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners, a firm that focuseson mergers and acquisitions in the AEC industry.  Over the past 16 years, Steve has assisted architecture, engineering,environmental consulting and construction firms of all sizes across North America achieve their growth and goals throughsuccessful mergers & acquisitions, and the chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute.

A Bold Decision Leads to SUCCESSion at H2M  - The Courage of Skipping a Generation in CEO SelectionRichard Humann - Chairman, President, and CEO of H2M Architects + Engineers Richard is Chairman, President, and CEO of H2M architects + engineers, where he started as an intern in 1987. He is alicensed professional engineer in NY, NJ, DE, PA and CT. Rich is responsible for the overall performance of the firm, anddrives the corporate mission, vision, and values of the firm to create a working environment that promotes employeeengagement and positive culture. Under his leadership, H2M has grown from a firm of about 220 employees in two officelocations to almost 500 employees in seven offices. “Building sustainable communities” is H2M’s mission, marshalled byRich in how he motivates and encourages all employees to make sustainable design the foundation of the firm.

John Doehring - Author/SpeakerJohn is an accomplished speaker, author, and management consultant focused in the professional services markets of design,planning, environmental, and construction. John and his colleagues provide advice and counsel on matters of significance:business strategy and planning, leadership development and transition, and breakthrough operations transformation. Hisclients range from large to small, broadly-diversified to niche-specialist, around-the-block to around-the-world. For the lastdozen years, John has counseled AEC industry executives and organizations. He has completed nearly one hundredengagements in strategic business planning and leadership development and transition. John’s passion is helping leaders toplan for the future, grow their business, and make more money.

7 Crucial Questions Extraordinary Firms are Asking (and Answering)!

Bob Kelleher - Author/Speaker/Founder of The Employee Engagement GroupBob is a best-selling author of 5 books, keynote speaker, global thought leader on employee engagement, and A/E/C industryexpert who travels the globe sharing his insights on employee engagement, leadership, and workforce trends. Bob is also theFounder and President of The Employee Engagement Group and host of The HR Summit since its inception in 2010.Previously, Bob spent 25 years in the A/E/C industry, including roles with AECOM as Chief HR Officer; ENSR as ExecutiveVice President of Organizational Development, and Chief Operating Officer; and Metcalf & Eddy as Director of HR.

Why Bosses Struggle... and often, it’s not even their fault!

Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want and Organizations NeedBeverly Kaye - Author/Speaker/Thought Leader

Becky Clowers,HR Director, CEC CorporationConnecting Your Executive Leadership Team to YourHiring and Onboarding Process

Anthony Fasano,President and CEO, Engineering Management InstituteThe 4 Key Drivers of Great Managers in Engineering

Lauren Lancaster,Senior HR Manager, Holder Construction CompanyA Best in Class Associate Integration Initiative

Julie Mulcock,HR Development Manager, Jacobsen ConstructionCracking the Code on Practical LeadershipDevelopment and Succession Planning Tactics thatLead to Success

Rachel Sowards,Chief Operating Officer, Rodgers ConsultingHow to Build A ‘Peer to Peer’ Rewards Program That Worksfor YOU!

Terry Browne,VP of Safety, Collins EngineersAlla KucherHR Manager, Collins EngineersShifting from A Compliance-Based Safety Organization to aValues-Based Wellness Culture

Lisa Huddleston,Talent Development Manager and Strategic BusinessPartner, BHC RHODESHow to Leverage Your Intern Program to Impact Profitability

Julie Johnson,Vice President of HR, VHBFaith Driggers,HR Director, VHBVanessa Ryder,Communications Director, VHBElevating the Employee Experience: Merging HR,Communications, and Brand to Drive Engagement

7:00 AM - 8:15 AM          Registration and Networking Breakfast8:15 AM - 9:00 AM          Welcome and Introductions

HR Summit Milestone Awards9:00 AM - 10:00 AM       Opening Keynote:                                                     State of the AEC Industry - At the                            Mountain's Peak or Room to Climb? 

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Networking Break10:30 AM - 11:45 AM    Coffee Table Talk Sessions11:45 AM - 12:00 PM    Networking Break12:00 PM - 1:30 PM       Keynote Luncheon Presentation                                                 A Bold Decision Leads to SUCCESSion

at H2M - The Courage of Skipping a Generation in CEO Selection                        

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM          Networking Break1:45 PM - 2:45 PM          Concurrent Breakout Sessions 12:45 PM - 3:15 PM          Networking Break3:15 PM - 4:15 PM          Concurrent Breakout Sessions 24:15 PM - 4:30 PM          Networking Break4:30 PM - 5:30 PM          Afternoon Keynote

7 Crucial Questions Extraordinary Firms are Asking (and Answering)!

5:30 PM                                 Adjourn6:00 PM- 6:45 PM           Cocktail Reception

Join your hosts and sponsors for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

7:00 PM                                 Historic Tavern Tour                                                    Renew old acquaintances and make                                       new ones - an always popular event!

Or a dine around option.

CONFERENCE AGENDAThursday, April 16, 2020Wednesday, April 15, 2020

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (additional fees apply)Pre-Summit Workshop Option AThe Next Generation of Leaders: A 7 Step Process toBuild a Successful Leadership Development Culture

a proven pathway to success to ignite the next generationat your firmseven steps that can ensure a successful transition a summary of  common mistakes that average leaders makeand how to move quickly beyond thema process to define, implement, and execute a best-in-classleadership development program at your firm

Developing the next generation of leaders in the organizationhas always been important – but never more so than today.The accelerating pace of business, hyper-competitiveness ofmarkets, and growing uncertainty about the Fast Future aheademphatically demand that tomorrow’s successful firms becaptained by talented, innovative, and doing-oriented leaders. Participants will leave with:

Facilitated by John Doehring

Pre-Summit Workshop Option BEngaging the Generations: Why you need to KEEPBoomers, LOVE Gen X, understand and PAY Gen Y,and Learn Gen Z

ways to utilize the strengths of each generation to supportthe growth and success of the otherstechniques for communicating, aligning, and developingemployees of all agesa practical understanding of critical influences and how bestto translate them into high performancea rich collection of engagement tools that can be usedimmediately

It's not enough just to know about the four generations,Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. It’s time to trulyunderstand them. This workshop will focus on maximizinggenerational similarities and capitalizing on their differences. Participants will leave with:

Facilitated by Bob Kelleher and Meg Anderson

Friday, April 17, 20207:30 AM - 8:15 AM          Networking Breakfast8:15 AM - 8:30 AM          Opening Comments8:30 AM - 9:45 AM          Host Keynote Presentation

Why Bosses Struggle... and often, it’s not even their fault!

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM       Networking Break10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Concurrent Breakout Sessions 311:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Networking Break11:30 AM - 1:45 PM       Keynote Luncheon Presentation

                                       Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want and Organizations Need

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM          Closing Comments and Adjourn3:00 PM                                 A Surprise Social Activity

The 2020 A/E/C HR Summit is recognized by SHRM to offer ProfessionalDevelopment Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. The use of thisseal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of thisprogram. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteriato be pre-approved for re-certification credit.

6:00 PM 1st Time Attendees SocialAre you coming for the first time? Join other first time attendeesfor some cheer and a toast to your inaugural attendance – apopular event introduced in 2019!

6:30 PM Dine AroundJoin your hosts and fellow attendees for a "Dutch-treat" dinner.This is open to all attendees and is a great way to kick off theconference!

We are proud to guarantee your satisfaction withthe 2020 A/E/C HR Summit. If for whatever

reason, you are not happy, we will either offer youattendance at another Employee EngagementGroup event, or refund your registration fee.

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WHO ATTENDS THEA/E/C HR SUMMIT?

WHO WE AREThe Employee Engagement Group (TEEG) isproud to present and host the A/E/C HRSummit. TEEG has hosted the Summit sinceit's inception in 2010. TEEG is a global servicesand products firm, that specializes in theA/E/C industry, and works with leadershipteams to implement best-in-class leadershipand employee engagement solutions,including surveys, workshops, assessments,and keynotes. TEEG was founded by author,speaker, and A/E/C HR expert Bob Kelleher. 

OUR VENUE

This event is for any A/E/C firm leader ormanager who faces challenges with regard tocompensation, recruiting, retention, employeebenefits, employee engagement, leadershipdevelopment, and anything else related tohuman resources. Past attendees haveincluded HR Directors, Principals, CEOs, HRManagers, COOs, and many others!

Cancellations received in writing at least 45 business days prior tothe program will be issued full refunds. Cancellations received inwriting at least 44-11 business days prior to the program receive acredit letter, good for one year, to use toward any TEEG publicprogram (cannot be applied towards in-house training,partner/associations programs and previously registered and paidattendees) or attendance at next year’s Summit. Cancellationsmade 10 or fewer business days prior to the program and/or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or credits.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS

A block of rooms is reserved for HR Summit attendees. To securereduced rates, please make hotel reservations by the cut-off datesand be sure to mention that you are attending the A/E/C HRSummit. If you have any questions  please contact The EmployeeEngagement Group.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS

Conference Venue: The Grand Hyatt Denver1750 Welton St, Denver, CO 80202Room Rate: $175 per night (through 3/23/2020) Please Note: This special room block rate is validthrough the cut-off date listed, pending theroom block is not sold out. We encourage you tomake your room reservations as soon as possibleto ensure you receive the advertised rate.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND1st Time Attendees SocialCoffee Table Talk SessionsHR Summit Milestone Awards3 Concurrent TracksHistoric Tavern Tour

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The A/E/C HR Summit is both the LARGESTand OLDEST HR Conference in the A/E/Cindustry. It's also the ONLY one created andhosted by HR professionals. This year’s theme, Gaining an Edge, is sorelevant for 2020. With talent in suchdemand, retention issues mounting, and staffdevelopment more important than everbefore, it is time for YOU to Gain an Edge atyour firm.  This is a unique opportunity tolearn from and engage with other A/E/C HRprofessionals and senior-level firm leadersjust like you. Don’t miss the chance to getenergized and excited about the evolvingrole of HR and what you can do today toGain an Edge in the A/E/C Industry!

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Presented By:"I was a first-time attendee and I was blown away.Completely life changing. 3 years into this professionand industry and this changed the game for me.”

Brianna Mitchell,HR and Hiring Specialist, GGLO

“Keynote speakers were phenomenal!” Audra Augustin, Regional HR Specialist, CRB

"Having a conference focused on our industry is veryhelpful. And you meet so many great people! The mixof left and right-brain is terrific. It will fire you up!”

Jill PattersonHR Manager, The RMH Group

“Every session I attended was extremely valuable." Tamara Goff, Principal/Director of Marketing & Communications,HBG Design

“Great content. Great people. Great networking." Michael Sanderson, President/CEO, Sanderson Stewart