About the Presenters
This presentation will be led by three leaders in the HR Field in Dallas and moderated by Mike Pierce, Employee Benefits Consultant with Gallagher.
Dustin Jones
Vice President, Human Resources
WorldLink
Dustin Jones began her career in politics, working for a California state congressman, but moved into human resources more than 18 years ago. She has varied experience in several industries, including manufacturing and technology. She joined WorldLink in 2010 and has been instrumental in developing expertise and best practices in HR compliance and change management. Dustin holds a BA in communications from California State University San Marcos. She is an active volunteer for several local charities and associations. An avid runner and outdoor athlete, she regularly competes in 5K races to support local charities, including the USMC MudRun to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Dustin is also a certified Trainer for Achieve Global, a corporate leadership-training program, and has completed the Management program at SMU.
Justin Buckner
MD Human Resources
FedEx Office Print & Ship Services Inc.
Justin has served with FedEx Office for 15 years and is responsible for Total Rewards, HR Systems and Employee Relations. Prior to joining FedEx Office, Justin worked for Children's Medican Center, Atmost Energy, Walmart and Michaels Stores, Inc. He received his BBA and MBA from the University of North Texas.
Maryann O'Connor
Corporate HR Director
Quest Events, LLC
Maryann is the Corporate Human Resources Director with Quest Events, LLC in Frisco. She has 20 years of HR experience with both large hospitality companies and smaller firms, in New York, Connecticut and Texas. Maryann’s diverse background in human resources includes strengths in multi-state compliance items, recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, investigations, compensation and succession planning, HR strategic leadership and partnership building. She received her Business Management degree from Pace University in New York and has a Strategic HR Strategic Leadership Certification through Cornell University. She is a regular guest speaker at several community organizations and local universities on a range of HR topics. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management organization in both Texas and nationally.
Mike Pierce
Employee Benefits Consultant
Gallagher
Mike is a Consultant with Gallagher’s Benefits and HR Consulting practice and also serves as a board member with DallasHR. Prior to joining Gallagher, Mike worked in the Health & Wellness industry working with employers to put in place programs to help ease access to healthcare and maintain a healthier workforce.