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MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETINGS
It is anticipated that In-Person + Virtual meetings will continue throughout the year. In-Person attendance is currently limited per the Governor's guidelines related to large gatherings in the COVID environment. Virtual attendance is not limited. Changes in format and attendance limitations will be considered as guidelines evolve.
11.09.20
Monthly Chapter Meeting | IN PERSON & VIRTUAL

4:00-5:15 p.m. Professional Development Session | 1.5 CPEs
The Votes Are In: What the November 2020 Election Results Mean For Economic Policy, Healthcare, and Politics
Joe Vidulich, Senior Manager of Government Relations, Capital One
Den Bishop, President/Shareholder, Holmes Murphy
James Dickey, Former Chairman (June 2017-July 2020), The Republican Party of Texas

5:15-6:00 p.m. Networking Social
Economic Issues for Women in Texas
This program will present an overview of recent research into the key building blocks of economic security for women in families in Texas. The presentation will address how education, child care, health insurance, and housing work together to support working families and are key to economic strength of our communities and state.
Dena L. Jackson, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Texas Women’s Foundation

Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members and their guests, chapter sponsors, members of other FEI chapters, prospective members and other non-members by invitation 
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
2020-21 FEI Dallas Chapter Monthly Meeting Schedule
Monthly chapter meetings are held on 2nd Mondays September-April except December.

2020
September 14
October 12
November 9

2021
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
SPECIAL EVENTS
Due to continuing social distancing restrictions, the Fall Social planned for Oct. 26 has been cancelled. The Special Events committee is working on an alternate social event and will publish details as they become available.
CAREER EVENTS
Virtual events will continue for the foreseeable future. CPE credit will be available subject to attendance criteria.
10.27.20 | 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Central) | 1.5 CPEs
Monthly Career Management Meeting with FENG | WEBINAR
How to Be an Engaging Job Candidate
A 2015 study by Microsoft determined the average attention span for an adult is around eight seconds. For context, that is roughly equal to the attention span of a goldfish. Eight seconds. That's how long you have to engage someone with your resume, on the phone, or during an interview. You have eight seconds to prove you are the best candidate for the job. Short attention spans have a profound impact on organizational life. Especially in the area of hiring. This class will give financial professionals new battle tactics for this new day. Learning to battle short attention spans allows professionals to stand out from the crowd and ultimately land the job they want. engagement during their job search.
AdamTarnow, Founder, Tarnow and Company

Open to members of FEI Dallas and Fort Worth, and the Dallas and Fort Worth FENG groups
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
CPE credit available to all attendees
2020-21 Career Management Monthly Meeting Schedule
Monthly Career Management Meetings are held in conjunction with The Dallas Financial Executives Networking Group (The FENG) on fourth Tuesdays year-round except December which is on the third Tuesday. Meetings are webinars unless otherwise noted. CPE credit is available to all attendees subject to attendance criteria.

2020
July 28
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
December 15

2021
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 25
June 22
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
The plan for Special Interest Group meetings in 2020-21 is to have a virtual event for each SIG in the fall, and two in-person meetings in the winter/spring timeframe. Meetings will be simultaneously streamed for people who choose not to attend in person, and CPE credit will be available subject to attendance criteria. Smaller group sessions will be conducted before or after meetings via Zoom breakout rooms. More details to come. Special Interest Groups include: Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing/Distribution, Private Equity, Real Estate, Retail/Restaurant, and Technology.
10.21.20 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Real Estate CFO Series | VIRTUAL
Hospitality Industry Road to Recovery
Our panelist will bring deep insight on how the hospitality industry has adapted to keep operating during the pandemic. They will also speak about any challenges the hospitality industry has faced and the path moving forward.
T. Blake Rowling, President, TRT Holdings
T. Dupree Scovell, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Woodbine Development Corp.
Paul E. Greilich, Partner, Baker Tilly US, LLP

Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with executive roles in the Real Estate sector
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
Registration open through start of meeting
10.22.20 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Manufacturing & Distribution CFO Series | VIRTUAL
AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone
The combination of autonomous vehicles, advances in artificial intelligence, and the integration of transportation systems and infrastructure are quickly advancing new and innovative intelligent mobility systems. Deployment of these systems requires a location were a variety or real-world situations exist to test, scale, and commercialize solutions that can address the growing demand for fast, efficient and affordable freight and passenger movement. This presentation describes an initiative being launched at AllianceTexas to establish a mobility innovation zone (MIZ) that provides the infrastructure, differentiated capabilities and services, collaborative partnerships and ecosystem, and the ability to test and commercialize ground and air mobility solutions.
Russell Laughlin, Executive VP, Hillwood, a Perot Company

Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with executive roles in the Manufacturing & Distribution sector
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
Registration open through start of meeting
10.29.20 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Retail & Restaurant CFO Series | VIRTUAL
Lessons in Resilience and Adaptability
A panel discussion with three CFOs sharing their stories of survival in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. Regardless of classification as essential or non-essential, retail businesses have been forced to react and respond to a new set of business rules and changing consumer behavior. This program will explore how Financial Leaders are guiding their companies out of the immediate crisis and into the next normal.
Sean Shepard, Regional CFO, Dallas and Houston Divisions, The Kroger Co.
David Rutkowski, CFO, Golden Tree Restaurants
Laura Beverly, CFO, Half Price Books, Records, Magazines Inc.
Zak Everson, Partner, Baker Tilly
Nick Diaz, SVP, Commercial Banking Manager, Amegy Bank

Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with executive roles in the Retail & Restaurant sector
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
Registration open through start of meeting
11.05.20 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Energy CFO Series | VIRTUAL
US Upstream: Moving Forward from the 2020 Commodity Crash
Robert Clarke, Vice President, and Ryan Duman, Research Director, will present Wood Mackenzie’s view of how domestic onshore E&Ps have changed their businesses in the face of this year’s commodity crash, what will an eventual rebound look like, and what new risks will impact every upstream strategy.
Robert Clarke, Vice President, Wood Mackenzie
Ryan Duman, Research Director – US Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie

Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with executive roles in the Energy sector
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
Registration open through start of meeting
11.16.20 | 4:30-5:50 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE
Healthcare CFO Series | VIRTUAL
2020: What Happened and What’s Next
This program is a guide to following the sweeping temporary and permanent legislative and executive order changes we saw in 2020, along with the breakdown of the 2020 elections, and what to expect net out of DC, the administration and Congress after the results are in given their platforms and The Hill whispers. The program will discuss how the winning candidate’s healthcare and financial strategy helped them gain traction. It will also address the tone and message that we are hearing in D.C. from different members of Congress working on healthcare and financial legislation, and what they are saying, or not saying, about the winning candidate’s healthcare policy. The program will have feedback from members on Trump’s comments on healthcare and the financial sector as he looks to his second term or looks to be walked out come January 2021.
Donna Wilkinson, Senior Counsel, Ameriflex

Open to FEI Dallas Chapter members, members of other FEI Chapters, and non-members with executive roles in the Healthcare sector
Pre-registration at the FEI Dallas Chapter website required | Event details and registration
Registration open through start of meeting
PARTNER EVENTS
10.21.20 | 1:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI San Antonio Chapter
WEBINAR
Insiders - Who, What, Why, and How to Defend Yourself
Insiders are an age old problem — one that is not going away and technology is making it even easier for insiders to wreak havoc in your organization. 
·    Who are these insiders?
·    What are their motivations?
·    Why might they target your organization?
·    How do you defend your organization?
This talk will also discuss the next insider — technology itself: artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Industry 5.0. The human is not the only insider we need to be concerned with.

Dr. Nicole Beebe has been investigating and researching insider threats since her years in law enforcement over 20 years ago. Now she conducts behavioral and technical research on insider threats and how to detect them.
Nicole Beebe, Ph.D.
Department Chair of Information Systems and Cyber Security and Melvin Lachman Distinguished Professor in Entrepreneurship
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
Event details and registration | Register by 12:45 p.m. on 10.21.20
10.21.20 | 3:30 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI Houston Chapter
WEBINAR
Hindsight is 2020 – What is your Treasury's 2021 Vision and Beyond
There were many learning lessons for Treasury from the Liquidity Crisis and now many survey results are showing what most Treasurers are focused on following the impacts from the Pandemic. This session will look to explore some of these learning lessons that make hindsight 2020 and what Treasury can do going forward to become more of a "Strategic Asset" to the company versus the "Cost-Center" of the past.
Kim Gwin, CTP, Houston Treasury Manager, Bank of Texas
Event details and registration | FEI members (except Houston) should register as a Guest
10.22.20 | Presented by Sage Intacct
VIRTUAL SERIES
Hospitality Hangout
Join your Hospitality finance peers for this complimentary online series to share information and best practices. We’ll discuss up to date industry insights as well as strategies to gain better financial visibility and other tips to help navigate turbulent times.
        
10.22.20 | Lodging Crisis Recovery, Finding the Silver Lining
10.22.20 | 12:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
Tax Update: Key Changes and Implications for Institutions
Changes and new opportunities related to federal and state tax laws will likely impact your bank’s planning for year-end 2020 and the year to come.
Join us for a webcast addressing key tax trends and revisions, potential implications for your financial institution, federal and state compliance and planning topics, and more.
Kristine Hoeflin, Partner, Moss Adams
Amy Jessup, Senior Manager, Moss Adams
10.27.20 | 11:00 a.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI San Antonio Chapter
WEBINAR
Your Greatest Investment
Your greatest investment opportunity is often overlooked. Learn current macrotrends and why investing in yourself pays great dividends. This is a live rebroadcast of the FEI San Antonio webinar on September 23, 2020.
Janice Flynn, CFO, H. E. Butt Foundation
Event details and registration | Register by 10:45 a.m. on 10.27.20
10.27.20 | 4:30 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI Central Pennsylvania Chapter
WEBINAR
Selfless Service
Attendees at this program will learn the difference between the common perception of service versus the pure meaning of true selfless service, exploring the three steps to selfless reinvention: Reinvention of Self, Reinvention of Culture, and Reinvention of Clients & Collaborators.
Jonathan Keyser, Founder, Keyser
10.28.20 | 2:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by BDO USA, LLP
WEBINAR
2020 Optimizing Operations Webinar Series: 
5 Features of an Optimized Team
An efficient finance and accounting department can’t run without the right people in place. Learn how to build a powerhouse team and keep them.
Greg Gratteau, Managing Director, Business Services & Outsourcing, BDO USA, LLP
Michael Ward, Partner, Business Services & Outsourcing, BDO USA, LLP
10.28.20 | 4:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by FEI Nashville Chapter
WEBINAR
Pro Sports Meets Pandemic: Fireside Chat with Ed Lang, CFO, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans
Ed Lang, SVP & CFO of the New Orleans Saints/New Orleans Pelicans, and a former member of FEI Nashville, will speak about the particular challenges presented at the intersection of professional sports and a global pandemic. Alice Jolla, Microsoft Chief Accounting Officer and an officer of FEI's Board of Directors (and an avid New Orleans Saints fan) will facilitate the conversation by asking Mr. Lang your questions - and undoubtedly a few of her own.
Ed Lang, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans
Alice Jolla, Chief Accounting Officer, Microsoft
Event details and registration | Register by 12:00 noon on 10.27.20
10.28.20 | 6:00 p.m. (Central) | Presented by D CEO
WEBINAR
Defining the Future of Oil & Gas: A Conversation with Industry Leaders
Join D CEO, energy experts, and oil and natural gas leaders for an exclusive networking event and panel conversations about how the industry is overcoming today’s challenges and shaping the future of American energy. Just six days before the election, our panelists will discuss energy policy, industry trends, and how Texas can lead the way to recovery. The high-level group of speakers includes:
Bryan Sheffield, Executive Chairman, Parsley Energy, Inc.
Jay Allison, Chairman & CEO, Comstock Resources
Joseph Wm. Foran, Chairman & CEO, Matador Resources Co.
Doug Dormer, Chairman & CEO, Cardinal Midstream
Todd Staples, President, Texas Oil & Gas Association
John Paul Merritt, Founder & CEO, Pony Oil
Bruce Bullock, Director, Maguire Energy Institute, SMU Cox School of Business
Bill Keffer, Director, Energy Law Programs, Texas Tech University School of Law
Paul Moorman, Managing Director, Stephens, Inc.
Will Maddox, Managing Editor, D CEO Magazine
FEI Dallas members should designate “FEI Dallas Chapter” as the Partner Organization Affiliation.
11.10.20 | 12:00 p.m. (Central) | 1 CPE | Presented by Moss Adams
WEBINAR
Post-Election Economic Update: Recovering from COVID-19 Disruption
As the economy slowly begins to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 disruption, many financial institutions find themselves in uncharted operational and economic territory.
Join us for a webcast addressing the current state of the economy, the recent economic upturn, early indications of lasting changes, and longer-term issues resulting from COVID-19. Key topics we’ll cover include:
·    Potential economic implications of the presidential election
·    Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Main Street Lending Program complications
·    Forbearance issues
·    The probability of an extended period of low rates
John W. Mitchell, Economist, M&H Economic Consultants
11.19.20-12.17.20 | Presented by Sage Intacct
VIRTUAL SERIES
Healthcare Hangout
Join these 30-minute sessions and take the opportunity to network, learn, and share with your healthcare finance peers. The healthcare industry is experiencing exceptional change, but how can we, as finance leaders, lead our organizations out of crisis and reignite growth? Let’s discuss and share strategies for gaining visibility and insight into organization financials, using technology to drive growth, and insights into what’s next for the healthcare industry.

11.19.20 | What’s Next with HIPAA
12.17.20 | What’s On Tap for 2021
FEI LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
FEI webinars – Many webinars offering CPE credit are free to FEI members.
FERFPros – Subscriptions for FERFPros online learning are available at no charge to new FEI members in the In Transition membership category. Contact: Laura Castle, 973-765-1030 or lcastle@financialexecutives.org
FEI On Demand Courses – FEI is currently offering FEI members complimentary access to the Leadership Master Classes and Deep Listening in a Digital Age. Click the link for more information and be sure you are logged in under your member credentials.
FEIconnect is an online network exclusively for members of FEI and association staff. FEI members can use the site to network with others who share their interests, specialties, or questions.
FEI’s COVID-19 Dashboard – Insights into the COVID-19 crisis and how financial executives are responding.
CHAPTER SPONSORS
The financial support of our Chapter Sponsors is key to continuing to raise the bar on member value, and we are grateful for their participation. We encourage members to consider these companies first when a need arises for their services. Click on a logo below to go to the company website.
Chapter Title Sponsor
Strategic Partners

Special Events Partner
Platinum Sponsors
Special Partners
Academic Partners
Communications Sponsors
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