DallasHR Appoints Brad Shanklin as Executive Director
Summary
“I look forward to working alongside the remarkable staff who has already accomplished impressive results, and I am eager to get to know our dedicated volunteers who tirelessly share their knowledge, talents and time to support their peers and enhance their profession.” The selection of Shanklin ends a year-long search for a replacement of DallasHR’s current executive director, Diane McClendon.He will oversee operations of the organization’s 2,000-member association and its annual regional event, The HRSouthwest Conference.“Brad’s leadership experience and his passion for being mission-driven will allow us to look at our organization through a unique lens so that we remain focused on adding value for our members and attendees,” said Bruce Waller, chair of the DallasHR board of trustees.Prior to the chamber, he had a 14-year tenure with the American Heart Association (AHA) at the national headquarters in Dallas, as the state director in New Mexico and in the council office in Houston.Shanklin was elected to the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees in 2005 and served for six years, holding the position of vice president during his second term.He is a former Rotarian and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.“I am very appreciative of the board of trustees’ faith in my ability to continue helping DallasHR drive its vision to be the premier resource for advancing and connecting the regional HR community,” said Shanklin.“I look forward to working alongside the remarkable staff who has already accomplished impressive results, and I am eager to get to know our dedicated volunteers who tirelessly share their knowledge, talents and time to support their peers and enhance their profession.”The selection of Shanklin ends a year-long search for a replacement of DallasHR’s current executive director, Diane McClendon.