Texoma Association of Total Rewards upcoming events

Qualified Compensation Analyst Certification Program (Spring 2026) (April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Qualified Compensation Analyst Certification Program

(Spring 2026)

Designed for new entrants into the Total Rewards space, the Qualified Compensation Analyst Certification Program provides a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum to elevate your skills in compensation analysis and strategy. Guided by industry-leading experts, this intensive program empowers you to leverage data-driven insights, cutting-edge methodologies, and best practices to optimize your organization's compensation structure and drive sustainable business growth.

Cost: $550

If you have a question, please email info@texomatr.org.

Qualified Compensation Analyst Certification Program (Spring 2026) (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Qualified Compensation Analyst Certification Program

(Spring 2026)

Cost: $550

If you have a question, please email info@texomatr.org.

Public Sector Compensation & Benefits Roundtable (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Level Up Your Total Rewards Strategy: North Texas Public Sector Roundtable

Holding the Line or Rethinking the Rules?

Pay Strategies Under Pressure in the Public Sector

Public sector employers are facing a tight balancing act. Budgets are constrained, expectations are rising, and the pressure to stay competitive hasn’t gone away. This roundtable brings together peers to talk through two challenges that continue to surface across agencies and jurisdictions.

First, how to approach wage negotiations when inflation is driving employee expectations higher, but funding realities limit what’s possible. We’ll discuss practical ways employers are framing these conversations, managing trade-offs, and maintaining trust.

Second, how organizations are making market adjustments within structured, and often rigid, grade and step systems. Participants will share how they are addressing compression, retention risks, and hard-to-fill roles without breaking internal equity or policy constraints.

This is a candid, employer-only discussion focused on what’s actually working. Expect real examples, peer perspectives, and space to compare approaches with others navigating the same pressures.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, May 19
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (CDT)
Location: Lincoln Center, 2LC, Second Floor 2LC Conference Center, 5420 LBJ Freeway, Dallas TX 75240

This event is exclusively for public sector employers. Connect with professionals facing the exact same challenges as you.

Seats are limited!

Register today to secure your spot at the table.

2nd Annual Spring Total Rewards Symposium (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

2nd Annual Spring

Total Rewards Symposium

Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Brookhaven Country Club, 3333 Golfing Green Drive Farmers Branch, 75234

Join us for the 2nd Annual Spring Total Rewards Symposium, a half-day event dedicated to exploring key trends and strategies in Total Rewards, compensation, and benefits. These engaging sessions will feature industry experts discussing innovative approaches to employee compensation, the role of AI and data in rewards, and strategies for designing effective pay structures in an evolving workforce. Connect with peers, gain actionable knowledge, and leave with valuable takeaways to enhance your organization’s Total Rewards strategy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in Total Rewards strategy and connect with fellow professionals.

Event sponsorships are available - click here for more information.

1.0 WorldatWork Recertification credit, 6.0 SHRM and HRCI CE Hours anticipated.

Grabbing Epic Data Waves in Today's Benchmarking Ocean + Happy Hour (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

FREE for ALL TEXOMA TR Members!

Join us on June 3, IN PERSON, as we host Sean Luitjens. Register and discover what the data trends are ahead for 2026.

Happy Hour included in registration and to be held immediately after session.

Sean Luitjens

VP, Product Strategy & Partnerships

Salary.com

Navigating the gnarly, heavy waves of compensation benchmarking data today can be extreme. With so many different surveys, new data, and tools, it's easy for HR and comp folks to get totally wiped out trying to pick the most righteous and real data for their crew. This panel is gonna dive deep into the chill currents of this data ocean. We'll hang on some corduroy waves and discuss different kinds of comp data – from traditional surveys, to payroll data, to public sources, up to and including highly-specialized reports – and figure out what makes the most sense for your workforce, keeping in mind that most comp teams aren't able to catch extra budget. We'll talk about how to tune into good data, grok the subtle shifts in varying survey styles, and ensure your data choices totally groove with your organization's unique comp strategy, industry, and even where your good vibes are flowing on the map.

But it's not just about catching the perfect wave; it's about riding it! We will lay out how to truly barrel up your compensation benchmarking data into an epic set once you've got it. We'll explore ways to make sense of those wild data sets, spot the gnarly trends, and turn those insights into totally righteous compensation moves. We're talking about blending different data sources like a master mixer, adjusting for those crazy market swells, dropping some wisdom on the big kahunas, and using your benchmarking data to bring in awesome talent, keep your current crew stoked, and keep your overall comp looking totally righteous in this ever-changing ocean. So get ready to hang ten with your comp data!

1.0 SHRM and HRCI CE Hours anticipated.

Can be used towards World at Work CCP Credits for Self Submission

Grabbing Epic Data Waves in Today's Benchmarking Ocean + Happy Hour (June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

FREE for ALL TEXOMA TR Members!

Join us on June 3, IN PERSON, as we host Sean Luitjens. Register and discover what the data trends are ahead for 2026.

Happy Hour included in registration and to be held immediately after session.

Sean Luitjens

VP, Product Strategy & Partnerships

Salary.com

1.0 SHRM and HRCI CE Hours anticipated.

Can be used towards World at Work CCP Credits for Self Submission

Tulsa Event: Grabbing Epic Data Waves in Today's Benchmarking Ocean (June 04, 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

FREE for ALL TEXOMA TR Members!

Join us on June 4, IN PERSON, as we host Sean Luitjens. Register and discover what the data trends are ahead for 2026.

Sean Luitjens

VP, Product Strategy & Partnerships

Salary.com

1.0 SHRM and HRCI CE Hours anticipated.

Can be used towards World at Work CCP Credits for Self Submission

2026 Tx Total Rewards Conference (August 23, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

***To view pricing and other details, click show details below.

August 23-25, 2026 - Register today!
Email info@txtotalrewards.org to Sponsor!

Every year TTRC is the region's premier Total Rewards industry education and networking event. This conference is designed by leading Total Rewards executives. Sessions are built to address real-world issues and feature nationally recognized subject matter experts. Join us and learn from those who have successfully implemented solutions to the most challenging Total Rewards challenges.

Your Registration Fee Includes:

Access to Keynote Presentations, Educational Sessions, and Exhibits
All Educational Materials
Conference App
Breakfast and Lunch Each Day
Networking Events

**Hyatt Regency Austin Hotel Room Rate:

Address: 208 Barton Springs Austin, Texas, 78704 United States
CLICK HERE to book at the discount rate of $185.00 per night
(Discount Ends on 8/2/2026)

**Discounted Parking Options:

Overnight Self-Parking: $30.00 per night
Daily Self-Parking: $15.00 per day

**Daily Valet Parking Options:

0-4 hours: $28.00+tax
4-8 hours: $45.00+tax
8+ hours: $70.00+tax

*Overnight Parking may vary from $59.00-$70.00+tax depending on dates of stay.

Group Discounts and Single Day Tickets

If you would like to register 3 or more attendees for the conference, or if you are interested in a single day ticket, then please contact info@txtotalrewards.org or call 214-665-8894 for customized pricing options.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Cancellations and transfers must be emailed to info@txtotalrewards.org administrative fees may apply.

All cancellations will be assessed a $50 administrative fee. If received on or before 3/1/2026, then 100% (less the administrative fee) will be refunded. If received after 3/1/2026 and on or before 5/31/2026, then 50% (less the administrative fee) will be refunded. No refunds after 5/31/2026.

Registration may be transferred to another individual. If registration is paid with a company check, the company owns the registration and reserves the right to transfer or cancel.

Texoma TR Sales Compensation One-Day Class: Get Sales Compensation Right! (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Texoma Association of Total Rewards

Presents:

Get Sales Compensation Right!

Please join us for an exciting 6 Hour Workshop

presented by David Cichelli

Author: Compensating The Sales Force, 3^rd Edition

Date: September 8, 2026

Location: Lincoln Centre, Tower 2, 2LC, Dallas TX

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Light breakfast and box lunch included.

REGISTER HERE

Texoma TR is delighted to bring you this high value 6-hour sales compensation class. David Cichelli will lead this live session. David is the leading authority in sales compensation design. He will share how to create high impact pay plans. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts and popular presenters in sales compensation. Whether you are seeking to increase your professional competencies or undertake a redesign effort at your company, this is the right program for you.

What will you learn? You will learn how to create compelling incentive programs for the revenue team. Learn key concepts in sales compensation. Understand how to design powerful sales compensation solutions.

Who should attend? This is a perfect course for new sales compensation specialists, project leaders and experienced professionals. Our shared objective: Improve sales force performance. Invite your sales compensation stakeholders from sales, sales operations, HR and finance. They will thank you!

Association Member: $695

Non-Association Member: $795

**Each Additional Company Attendee: $695

Program Outline:

Sales compensation works! Sales personnel pay attention to their sales compensation plans. Sellers seek to achieve and exceed their sales goals. They wish to maximize their earnings. A well-designed sales compensation plan will increase performance, reward the better performers and help the company achieve its sales objectives. This workshop will include such topics as:

• Why Sales Compensation

• Sales Compensation Support Job Accountabilities

• Sales Compensation Key Terms

• Sales Compensation Policy Guidelines

• Formula Types

• Base Pay Management

• Quotas

• Modeling and Costing

• Annual Program Review

• Plan Examples

Cichelli Bio:

David Cichelli is a revenue growth consultant. David helps companies achieve their sales objectives through a variety of solutions, including improved segmentation, channel design, sales ROI, sales metrics, quota allocation, selling models and sales compensation. He is author of McGraw Hill’s Compensating the Sales Force and Revenue Growth Model: Chief Revenue Officer’s Guide to B2B Sales Success. Mr. Cichelli holds an undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and a graduate degree from Michigan State University.

Linked-In URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cichelli-1030a823/