Events

May 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"Career Happiness – Define it, Get it, Own it!," presented by Julie Bauke.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Career Happiness is core to living the life you want! But what is it, exactly? In this presentation you will learn the 7 Steps to Intentional Career Management so that you can find YOUR Career Happiness in every chapter of your life! Julie will help us understand the importance of being satisfied and engaged in your job/career as a part of having the life you want, define Career Happiness for YOU, and learn the seven steps/framework that leads to focused and strategic career management.


Speaker Bio:Julie utilizes her 30+ years of experience to empower professionals to get even more out of successful careers and create their best “career lives.” Julie understands the business imperatives and the psychological factors that play into shifts in the career landscape. She’s worked with corporate executives, professional athletes, and everyone in between. Julie is a sought out major media expert, workshop host, and keynote speaker. Julie has been featured by more than 100 media outlets including CNBC, MONEY Magazine and weekly segments with Scripps. She is the author of Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

June 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"Government Affairs Update," Presented by Matthew Bakota, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Matthew Bakota will provide an update on recent changes, developments, and trends in employment law and regulations that impact HR practices within an organization to include legislative changes, discrimination and harassment prevention, wage and hour laws, employee benefits and leave policies, and much more.

Speaker Bio:
Meet Matthew — an experienced litigator and Ohio State Bar Association-certified labor & employment law specialist. He advises clients on business, commercial, and employment matters, offering practical legal insight and strategic support.

From contract and real estate disputes to workplace policy development and employment litigation, Matthew delivers responsive, no-nonsense solutions. He also represents landlords and property managers in fair housing matters.

J.D., University of Akron School of Law

B.S., Ohio University | E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

Admitted in Ohio & Kentucky

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

August 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"AI is Here and It’s Time to Use It to Your Advantage," presented by Kendra Ramirez.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Kendra was a fan-favorite from our September 2024 half-day seminar and brought us mind-blowing ways we can use ChatGPT and AI to simplify our work. During this appearance, Kendra will expand that knowledge with a ‘Part II’ to her September event (don’t worry, if you weren’t there, you’ll still walk away with MANY useful tips and tricks!)


Speaker Bio:Kendra Ramirez, CEO of KR Digital, is globally recognized on the home page of LinkedIn.com, Women of Influence Award Winner, John Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award recipient, Cincy Chic Woman of the Year, AMA Marketing Legend, best-selling author of Marketing Fusion and MicroShift books and a finalist for the Social Media Innovator of the Year. Since 2005, she has helped hundreds of organizations successfully leverage digital technologies. As an early adopter of innovative tools, Kendra’s expertise makes her an invaluable resource for businesses seeking to thrive in today’s competitive digital and AI landscape. Kendra has spent more than 15 years in technology companies as a change agent in sales, marketing, and recruiting leadership for B2B clients.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

September 14 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"The 8 Pillars of Trust- Defined," presented by Mark Allen

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: "Mark will be talking about David Horsager’s Eight Pillars of Trust and why demonstrating trust is a major indicator of a good leader. Specifically, Mark will go over the following trust tactics:

The 8 Pillars of Trust- Defined
• Clarity: People trust the clear and mistrust or distrust the ambiguous. Be clear about your mission, purpose, expectations, and daily activities. When we are clear about priorities on a daily basis, we become productive and effective.
• Compassion: People put faith in those who care beyond themselves. People are often skeptical about whether someone really has their best interests in mind. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is not just an old saying. It is a bottom-line truth. Follow it, and you will build trust.
• Character: People notice those who do what is right ahead of what is easy. Leaders who have built this pillar consistently do what needs to be done when it needs to be done, whether they feel like doing it or not. It is the work of life to do what is right rather than what is easy.
• Competency: People have confidence in those who stay fresh, relevant, and capable. The humble and teachable person keeps learning new ways of doing things and stays current on ideas and trends. Make a habit of reading, learning, and listening to fresh information.
• Commitment: People believe in those who stand through adversity. People trusted General Patton, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mohandas Gandhi, Jesus, and George Washington because they saw commitment and sacrifice for the greater good. Commitment builds trust.
• Connection: People want to follow, buy from, and be around those who are willing to connect and collaborate. Trust is all about relationships, and relationships are best built by establishing genuine connection. Develop the trait of gratitude, and you will be a magnet.
• Contribution: Few things build trust quicker than actual results. At the end of the day, people need to see outcomes. You can have compassion and character, but without the results you promised, people won’t trust you. Be a contributor who delivers real results.
• Consistency: It’s the little things—done consistently—that make the biggest difference. If I am overweight, it is because I have eaten too many calories over time, not because I ate too much yesterday. It is the same in business. The little things done consistently make for a higher level of trust and better results.

Speaker Bio: Mark has a passion for coaching and for helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. This passion, along with Mark’s exceptional experience and expertise in multiple areas of small and large businesses, has translated into a 30+ year successful career as a business professional.

Mark got his start in business helping run part of his family’s small manufacturing business, so he understands both small and big. Mark then spent the majority of his corporate career honing his skills at three Fortune 100 organizations in several capacities. He has a track record of leading teams through transitions, growth periods, and down-turns. He has done so successfully with his unique abilities to support and enable his teams to come together, pivot when needed, and ultimately own and drive results. Another hallmark of Mark’s long career are countless roles that required him to dive into a new part of a business that was struggling to drive desired results. Mark was called upon to diagnose issues and opportunities, put strategic plans together to address, engage teams, and upgrade processes across a variety of business segments.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.

October 14 2025 - Half Day Event - In Person Only

A Half-day seminar with multiple speakers and networking. We are finalizing the lineup so stay tuned for more details!

November 2025 Luncheon - In Person Only

"HR Legal Update," presented by Matthew Bakota, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

Schedule:

11:15 to 11:30am – in person registration

11:30am – 12noon – in person lunch

12:00 – Speaker presentation

Session Description: Matthew will provide MVHRA’s annual fall HR legal update.


Speaker Bio:Matthew is a partner at Dinsmore and practices in the areas of litigation and labor and employment law. He is entering his 20th year of practice and has been certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a specialist in labor and employment law. Matthew provides counsel and advice to employers throughout Ohio on day-to-day employment decisions and on matters related to employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and protection of trade secrets. He also defends employers against administrative agency charges and employment-related lawsuits in state and federal court, and represents employers seeking court enforcement of noncompete agreements against former employees engaging in unfair competition.

Credits: This program is being submitted for approval of recertification credits by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and for SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

Note:

By registering for this event, I authorize and permit MVHRA to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs that may include me, with or without identification. I understand and agree that photos with me in them may be used in various media without compensation to me. I waive any damages or claims and release MVHRA from any and all liability arising from its use of photos of me.