HR Dos and Don’ts in the Modern-Day Workplace

Kristina Dietrick
HR Partners
9:00 – 9:50 a.m.

Kristina Dietrick, PHR, SHRM-CP, President, and Owner. Kristina has over thirty (30) years of experience in Human Resources, and prior to acquiring HR Partners, she held several executive-level Human Resources positions in the agricultural, behavioral health and health care industries. At HR Partners, Kristina provides Human Resources support and solutions to a variety of businesses, professions, organizations, and municipalities throughout the Midwest and is often invited to address large corporate conventions on Human Resources issues throughout the United States. Kristina received her Bachelor of Arts from Washburn University and holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation. Kristina also holds the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation.

How AI and other Trends are Redefining the Future of Work

Dr. Emily Lehning
Roots and Legacies
10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Emily Lehning unveils the best thinking among organizations and identifies clear paths toward reaching organizational goals through asking thoughtful questions and listening well. Her extensive experience and PhD in higher education creates a deep knowledge of workforce dynamics, personal and organizational motivations and the best approaches to bringing multiple perspectives into alignment toward a common goal. Emily’s dream projects are promoting organizational and individual excellence through coaching and training. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, she specializes in developing executives, managers, teams and individuals.

Economics of the Presidential Election

Brian Kuehl
Pinion
11:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Operating at the intersection of agriculture, environment, and government policy, Brian brings together people and organizations with differing interests and aligns them toward a common goal. He achieves this by engaging those affected, building coalitions, and providing platforms for their individual and collective voices to be heard. A principal with Pinion, Brian leads the firm’s Government and Public Affairs service area. With a background in environmental law and regulations, he identifies and educates business owners on how to influence and change political systems for a market advantage.

Critical Role of Relationships in Business

Dr. Nick Krehbiel
Agri-Prime Consulting
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

Nicholas A. Krehbiel, Ph.D., is an agribusiness expert with over 15 years of experience in cooperative agriculture. He has served in executive and strategic management roles and has also taught history courses for several colleges and universities in Kansas. His experience also includes service on numerous boards of directors for businesses and industry associations, offering strategic leadership and guidance. He is the founder of Agri-Prime Consulting, providing strategic consultation, management training, recruiting, and keynote speaking.