Presentation Description:

HR has long swung between extremes—rigid processes vs. agile change, data-driven decisions vs. human intuition, recruiting speed vs. retention quality. Center the Pendulum invites HR professionals to step back and recalibrate. This session explores how to strike a sustainable balance between competing priorities to drive smarter, more effective people strategies.

Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, participants will examine the push and pull of key HR tensions—like short-term hiring metrics vs. long-term talent development—and learn how to align their practices with broader organizational goals. By integrating data, empathy, and strategic foresight, attendees will leave equipped to lead with both clarity and confidence.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify common extremes in HR strategy and their organizational impacts
• Learn frameworks to balance speed, quality, cost, and culture in talent decisions
• Apply a balanced approach to people analytics, workforce planning, and leadership influence
• Re-center HR strategy to support growth, resilience, and employee well-being

Speaker Bio:

Geoff Webb

Geoff is a Contributing Analyst at 360 Insights with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry and is a contributing analyst at market research firm, 360 Insights where he writes on employee experience, and the evolving nature of HR technology.

Webb often provides commentary on the intersections of technology, business and the workplace, and has written on a number of related topics for such journals and websites as: CNBC, USA Today, CIO Update, Healthcare IT News, The Tech Herald, Dark Reading, BankInfoSecurity.com, Wired, InfoSecurity magazine, HelpNetSecurity, and Forbes. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and writes on the subject of how AI and technology will change global business practices.

He is the author a number of books including “The Mouse Queen”, “Make the Story Work” and “Center the Pendulum – HR Tales of Transformation for Better Business Outcomes.”

A native of Northern England, he now lives in Houston where he enjoys playing the guitar with far more enthusiasm than ability.

Presentation Description:

Staying ahead of legislative changes is critical for HR professionals navigating today’s complex regulatory landscape. In this timely session, our expert speaker will break down the most recent federal and state legislation impacting employers—from wage and hour updates to evolving leave laws, compliance requirements, and beyond. Attendees will gain insights into proposed bills, enforcement trends, and what to expect in the coming months.

You'll walk away with actionable guidance to ensure your organization stays compliant and prepared—plus strategies to communicate changes effectively with leadership and your workforce. Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or just getting started, this session will empower you to lead with confidence amid regulatory change.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify recent federal and state legislative developments that impact HR policies and practices
• Evaluate how pending legislation may affect organizational compliance and workforce planning
• Develop strategies to maintain compliance and effectively communicate changes within your organization

Speaker Bio:

Brian K. Asberry

Brian is a partner at Neale & Newman, L.L.P., where he focuses on commercial litigation, creditor’s rights, mediation, and general business law. With over three decades of legal experience, Brian is licensed to practice before numerous federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is certified by the Missouri Bar to perform mediations. He frequently serves as a neutral in state and federal court matters and is a panel member for the U.S. District Court’s Early Assessment Program.

Recognized as a Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer (2013–2024) and listed in Best Lawyers in America (2024), Brian is also a dedicated community leader, serving on several nonprofit boards throughout the Ozarks. His extensive legal knowledge and passion for service make him a trusted voice in both the courtroom and the community.

Presentation Description:

What’s top of mind for HR leaders in 2025? From shifting workforce expectations and AI’s growing role in talent management to evolving compliance requirements and strategies for employee retention, this open Q&A session with the TPC Vision HR Advisory Team puts today’s most relevant topics front and center.

Join our expert panel for a dynamic, candid conversation designed to help you stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re navigating organizational change, refining your people analytics strategy, or rethinking your approach to performance and development, this is your opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, and gain practical, real-world insight.

Backed by decades of combined experience across industries, our advisors will unpack the trends shaping the HR landscape and offer strategic guidance to help you drive impact in your organization.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore current and emerging trends shaping HR in 2025
• Gain expert insights into best practices across compliance, culture, and workforce strategy
• Ask questions and get direct guidance from experienced HR advisors
• Leave with actionable ideas to elevate your people strategy

Speaker Bios:

Angelique O’Bryan

Angelique began working with TPC Vision in August 2019, bringing 20+ years of successful experience in HR and business strategy to the ranks. Her previous roles include serving as the COO for XenoPsi Ventures, a private equity firm; the top corporate HR officer for marketing agencies Saatchi & Saatchi X, Shopper Events, and Collective Bias; as well as taking multiple companies through Series A funding and M&A. Her experience spans from start-ups to international corporations with 15,000+ in their ranks. Angelique also holds both Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications. She’s most passionate about utilizing HR to help businesses achieve their goals—“everything else you’re hoping for stems from the growth and success of your people.”

Crystal Tavares, SPHR, PHR

Crystal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resource Management, along with Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certifications from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). She is an active member of the Central Arkansas Human Resources Association (CAHRA) and the Arkansas Women’s Network. Crystal regularly attends HR conferences and workshops to build upon her knowledge of employment law, best practices, and industry trends.

Crystal’s professional journey began as a Human Resources Manager in the pharmaceutical industry, where she supported leadership and employees. In 2019, she entered into a valuable partnership with the TPC Vision team and began to rebuild her company’s HR department from the ground up. The Vision team supported Crystal’s efforts to develop and implement strategic HR policies, ensure compliance, conduct internal investigations, streamline recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes, improve company culture, and eventually manage RIF procedures due to business closure.

In 2021, Crystal joined TPC Vision as an HR Generalist, where she contributed to the development of client-specific human resource content aligned with Vision’s suite of HR Managed Services. Crystal began providing strategic HR solutions to executives and management teams in 2024 when she was promoted to HR Advisor. Crystal is passionate about proactively developing solutions and processes for clients to effectively manage all human resource functions, navigate complex issues, and contribute to the overall success of their organizations.

Kayla Thomas,SHRM-SCP, MS

Kayla joined the TPC team in 2016 and has since worked her way up the ladder to HR Advisor. In her current role, she most enjoys helping clients streamline their processes and accomplish their HR goals. She is a firm believer in continuous learning, and that is why she loves working as an HR Advisor with clients from numerous industries. She’s thrilled to be part of the team that provides the best payroll, timekeeping, and HR needs in the business.

Kayla graduated from Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, Business Management, and Human Resource Management. She holds a Master's in Human Resource Development with an emphasis in Management and Consulting from Pittsburg State University. Additionally, Kayla is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional and a Certified DISC Communication Consultant.

Kayla is a strategic thinker and problem solver, always looking for innovative solutions to complex HR challenges. Her areas of expertise include employee relations, employment law, training and development, and performance management. She is skilled in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, as well as providing coaching and guidance to executives. In her free time, Kayla works as an Adjunct Professor at Pittsburg State University and teaches courses in Employment Law and Organizational Staffing. She enjoys volunteering for the HRD Advisory Council and The Victim Center. Overall, Kayla’s extensive knowledge and experience in HR, combined with her strong interpersonal skills and commitment to making a difference, make her a valuable asset to her clients.

Molly Wild

Molly joined TPC as an HR Generalist in early 2023, where she manages the company’s internal HR operations while supporting the Vision team to help clients achieve their goals. With hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment, she brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that help foster thriving workplace cultures.

Molly is passionate about helping small businesses compete with larger organizations through strategic, people-focused HR initiatives. She specializes in designing and implementing practical HR solutions that support employee engagement, performance management, and culture-building.

Within TPC, Molly helps lead the Culture Committee, driving initiatives to create a positive, inclusive environment that reflects the company’s core values and strengthens the employee experience. She also contributes to enhancing HR practices across TPC and the Vision team by offering insights and best practices for clients to implement within their own businesses.

Molly holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphases in Business Management, Human Resource Management, and Marketing. She stays current with HR trends and is committed to finding new ways to support clients and elevate workplace environments.

Presentation Description:

Not all hires are created equal. In a market where every talent decision matters, HR leaders must shift from measuring hiring success by speed to evaluating the lasting impact of new employees. This session explores how People Analytics can transform your hiring strategy—moving from identifying your fastest source of hire to discovering your most reliable source of top performers.

By connecting key metrics—Time to Fill, Average Tenure, Performance, and Advancement—into one unified system, attendees will learn how to evaluate talent pipelines based on long-term value, not just immediate availability. You’ll gain insights into how to pinpoint which channels, recruiters, or strategies consistently deliver high-performing, high-retention employees.

Using holistic analytics and easily digestible visualizations, this session will help HR professionals present powerful stories to leadership, refine sourcing strategies, and ultimately, build a more productive and promotable workforce.

Learning Objectives:

• Reframe hiring success metrics to focus on long-term performance and growth
• Identify your most effective sources of top talent using integrated data
• Apply People Analytics to guide strategic sourcing decisions
• Communicate data-driven insights to improve organizational talent outcomes

Speaker Bio:

Tom McKeown

Tom was recently the CEO and Co-founder of TrenData, which was acquired by isolved HCM in 2021. TrenData’s People Analytics software provided data-driven insights on candidate and employee issues that helps organizations achieve their business goals by evaluating the effectiveness of HR (human resource) initiatives. During a lengthy career in software and technology, Tom has propelled growth in several early and middle stage start-up software companies resulting in acquisitions that provided multi-million dollar returns for investors.

Prior to TrenData, Tom was executive vice president of sales and marketing for Dallas-based HRsmart, a significant player in the talent management software market. Despite having a compelling SaaS offering, HRsmart was witnessing limited revenue increases. Tom took over in late 2012 and recruited a team that rocketed new sales to record levels in 2013 and 2014. This growth caught the eye of larger software player Deltek, who acquired HRsmart in February of 2015.

Tom did a similar turnaround at Aquire Solutions, a workforce planning software company also based in Dallas. As executive vice president of sales and marketing, Tom tripled revenues over a three-year period. Then as President and Chief Operating Officer, he restructured the company, a move that resulted in 15% annual profits. In 2011, Aquire was purchased by Bedford Funding and eventually merged with People fluent, another player in the talent management software space.

Tom was also a leader at Expertcity, inventors of GoToMeeting, which was subsequently acquired by Citrix and Meridian Data, a player in the network attached storage market that was acquired by Quantum. Prior to that, Tom worked in management for Adobe Systems and 3Com. Tom is a graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science.

Presentation Description:

Session Summary: Deskless workers today are not getting what they need. Engagement rates among this group continue to decline affecting retention and overall productivity. As labor dynamics shift and employee expectations change, HR and payroll leaders face a unique opportunity to better engage and support this vital segment of their teams. In this session, we will explore practical strategies for building comprehensive financial and workplace benefits programs that empower deskless workers to meaningfully impact their employee experience. 

Learning objectives: 

• Understand the connection between shifting labor dynamics and changing employee expectations
• Explore opportunities for strengthening the employer-employee relationship to reduce churn and improve employee engagement
• Learn about financial and workplace benefit programs that empower workers 
• Walk away with practical strategies for meaningfully improving deskless employee experience

Speaker Bio:

Angela Ogle Ysaguirre

Angela is from Saint Louis Mo., and started her career with ZZ in March of 2021. She is a mother of three amazing kids & two fur babies. She started in sales 20+ years ago, but when she learned about ZayZoon she knew quickly she wanted to join their mission of ending predatory lending and giving employees the power to overcome financial hardships.

Session Summary:

As the workplace continues to evolve, so must the way we lead and connect with one another. In this inspiring closing keynote, we’ll explore how intentional alignment, shared purpose, and collective commitment can help teams thrive—even in hybrid and remote environments. With mental health, turnover, and burnout on the rise, it’s never been more important to reimagine how we foster trust, accountability, and well-being across organizations.

This session will challenge outdated workplace norms and inspire HR leaders to build cultures rooted in connection and resilience. Together, we’ll uncover what’s possible when individuals unite around a common goal—and how that collective power can drive long-term success for your people and your business.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the concept of collective commitment and its impact on workplace culture and retention
• Identify strategies to foster connection, alignment, and shared accountability among dispersed teams

Angelique O’Bryan, MBA, GPHR, SPHR

Angelique began working with TPC Vision in August 2019, bringing 20+ years of successful experience in HR and business strategy to the ranks. Her previous roles include serving as the COO for XenoPsi Ventures, a private equity firm; the top corporate HR officer for Marketing agencies Saatchi & Saatchi X, Shopper Events, and Collective Bias; as well as taking multiple companies through Series A funding and M&A. Her experience spans from start-ups to international corporations with 15,000+ in their ranks. Angelique also holds both Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications. She’s most passionate about utilizing HR to help businesses achieve their goals—“everything else you’re hoping for stems from the growth and success of your people.”