Virtual Access – Workforce Symposium: Growing and Retaining Talent
On April 22, 2022, the Knoxville Chamber, the University of Tennessee’s Center for Advanced Systems Research & Education, and the UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute hosted the fourth Workforce Symposium: Growing and Retaining Talent, presented by Regions. In this post-symposium content, you’ll hear from local leaders regarding the role of management and local human resource professionals about attracting and retaining talent.
Program agenda:
Panel #1: The Role of Leadership – Moderator: Joan Bienvenue, Executive Director, University of Tennessee Oak Ridge Innovation Institute
- David Long, VP of Maritime Operations, Huntington Ingalls Industries
- Ron Powell, President of Manufacturing, Clayton Homes
- Rob Stivers, Knoxville Market Executive, Regions Bank
- Bill Tindal, Chief Operating Officer, Consolidated Nuclear Security
Morning Keynote: Paul Allen, Chief Executive Officer, soar.com
Afternoon Keynote: Torin Monet, Principal Director, Accenture Strategy, Talent & Organizations
Panel #2: Attracting and Retaining Talent – Moderator: Amy Nolan, Vice President of Regional Enhancement, Knoxville Chamber
- Brian Dickens, Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Tennessee System
- C. Matt Elam, Talent Acquisition Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Rebecca Harmon, Chief Administrative Officer, DeRoyal
- Julie Simpson, Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Tennessee Medical Center