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2025 Annual Conference: Human Resources

Track Speakers



Dart LindsleyMaking Work Your Organization’s Most Irresistible Product

Dart Lindsley, CEO of 11fold, former advisor to Google’s People Experience function, and Author of HBR Reimagining Work as a Product

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Jill Gawrych and Stephanie Haack Springs Window FashionsEngineering a “Best Experience” Culture: How HR Turns Vision into Performance

Jill Gawrych, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Stephanie Haack, Director of Human Resources, Springs Window Fashions

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Andreas HoffbauerTurn Connections into Momentum

Andreas Hoffbauer, PhD, Founder and Director, Atelier Kultur

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Adam HoltonHow Is AI Redefining the Way We Work?

Adam Holton, Chief People Officer, GE HealthCare

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Track Host

Tanya HubanksTanya Hubanks

Director, Strategic Human Resource Management Center, Wisconsin School of Business

Tanya Hubanks champions innovative HR strategies that align with organizational goals and workforce development. With ample experience spanning higher education, public service, and industry, she previously served as Interim Assistant Vice Provost in the Office of the Provost and as a lecturer within the Wisconsin School of Business. Tanya brings certified expertise in HR leadership through her SHRM-SCP and SPHR credentials and is an active leader in Wisconsin’s HR community, including past roles with WISHRM and the Chippewa Valley SHRM chapter.

 

Steering Committee

Dennis Armstrong

Dennis Armstrong

Position title: Talent Transformation Strategist and Retired Chief Human Resources Officer
Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.)

Jen Kilman

Jen Kilman

Position title: Director, Talent Development
OMRON

Kelly Konkol

Kelly Konkol

Position title: Global Head of Human Resources
Harley-Davidson

Practice Director

Doug Barton

Position title: Director

Email: doug.barton@uwebc.wisc.edu

As Director of the UWEBC, Doug Barton provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for this premier university-industry partnership involving more than 80 companies across diverse industries. Doug manages UWEBC staff, including practice directors and shared-services teams in event and member services, marketing, communications, and sales. He ensures the high-quality delivery and continuous improvement of UWEBC’s offerings, including peer-to-peer learning forums and advisory services designed to advance thought leadership, innovative business strategies, and emerging technologies.

Doug plays a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing relationships with member companies. He coordinates strategic initiatives aimed at sustainable growth and enhanced UW impact on Wisconsin industry under the Wisconsin Idea. Additionally, he leads the UWEBC Advisory Board and collaborates closely with industry and corporate relations professionals and executive and professional development programs across the UW-Madison campus.

With over 30 years of experience, Doug brings extensive expertise from mission-driven and values-rich organizations, including senior leadership roles at UBIX.AI and IBM. He is an accomplished speaker, having presented globally on design thinking, entrepreneurship, disruptive technology, AI, and innovation.

Doug earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Highlights from last year's Human Resources Track

Here are a few highlights from last year’s Human Resources track: