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Charting the Course | February 2025 
President's Letter
As we roll February onto the calendar, let’s continue fostering a spirit of positivity, connection, and learning. This past month, we successfully hosted our first luncheon! The event was a townhall – style meeting where we reflected on 2024’s accomplishments and discussed 2025’s goals. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to making the luncheon presentation a resounding success. Your enthusiasm and participation fuel our efforts, and we look forward to many more gatherings in the future.
Please stay tuned for upcoming events and initiatives, there’s much more ahead! We can’t wait to share it with you!
With gratitude,
Marissa K. Holland
DFW RIMS President
Membership
We Welcome New Members
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant risk management and insurance community!
Amaka Okafor, Motorola Solutions
April Brock, McGriff
Melanie M Ruppert, VONA Case Management
Jason Scott, Workshield
Ellen T Jordan, Advanced Hearing Providers
Dave Turtletaub, CohnReznick
Amber Cervin, Partner Source
Tamra Woodberry, Brown-Forman
Marc Spencer Sessa, The University of Texas at Dallas
Joe Stead, Motive Technologies, Inc.
Yasmin Ahmed, The University of Texas at Dallas
If you have any questions or need assistance with your membership, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We're here to help!
Join Us Today
Not a member yet? Don't miss out on the chance to expand your network and be part of something truly extraordinary. Join us today and start your journey with us!
Upcoming Events
2025 Calendar
02/19/2025 - February Luncheon / Las Colinas Country Club
03/19/2025 - March Luncheon / Las Colinas Country Club
03/19 - 03/20/2025 - Legislative Summit / US Chamber of Commerce, D.C.
04/03/2024 - DFW RIMS Risk Roundup™: Risk Manager Forum / TheSound
04/17/2025 - 7th Annual Night at the Races / Lone Star Park
05/04 - 05/07/2025 - RISKWORLD / McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
06/04/2025 - June Luncheon / Las Colinas Country Club
08/04 - 06/2025 - RIMS Texas Regional Conference / San Antonio, TX
09/04/2025 - Risk Manager Fall Forum (RM Exclusive)
09/17/2025 - September Luncheon / Las Colinas Country Club
10/24/2025 - Spa Day / Gaylord Relâche Spa
10/30/2025 - Golf Tournament / Cowboys Golf Club
11/06/2025 - Annual Clay Shoot / Dallas Gun Club
11/19/2025 - November Luncheon / Las Colinas Country Club
12/10/2025 - Holiday Party / The Sound
February Luncheon
Night At The Races
Sponsor Opportunities Available
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please complete our sponsor inquiry form for more info. You can also reach our sponsorship chair with any questions.
Volunteers are always welcome. Please complete our volunteer inquiry form for more info. You can also reach our events chair with any questions.
DFW RIMS Risk Roundup™
Join Us in Making a Difference!
The DFW RIMS chapter is seeking enthusiastic Risk Managers to volunteer for our exclusive Risk Manager-only events. These events are a fantastic opportunity to network, share insights, and contribute to the growth of our community.
Event Dates:
- April 3, 2025, from 4-7 PM
- September 4, 2025, from 4-7 PM
We are also looking for sponsorships of $5,000 each to support these events. Your sponsorship will not only help us create impactful experiences but also provide your organization with valuable exposure to industry leaders.
Why Volunteer or Sponsor?
- Exclusive Networking: Connect with top Risk Managers in the industry.
- Professional Growth: Gain insights and share knowledge in a collaborative environment.
- Community Impact: Play a vital role in the success of our events and the growth of the DFW RIMS community.
Join us in making these events a success! For more information or to get involved, please contact [email protected].
RMI Job Postings
DFW Area Job Postings
Often the best lead is from a colleague.
We are looking for postings for the jobs board. All headhunters and placement companies are welcome. We welcome you to post leads on the job board. Any questions to [email protected].
Community Impact
If you have any charity suggestions or would like to donate your time to community impact, please email [email protected].
Riskworld
Engage Today. Embrace Tomorrow.
RISKWORLD is the largest and most comprehensive event in risk management — you’ll discuss business-building opportunities, elevate your expertise, and move your organization toward risk resiliency.
• Networking Events.
• Top-tier Education.
• Inclusive Marketplace.
Plus, at RISKWORLD 2025, we invite you to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of RIMS and the future of risk management.
Get empowered to make an impact at your organization — sign up early and SAVE on top of your RIMS member discount!
For more info, visit: www.rims.org/annual-conferences/riskworld-2025
To register, visit: events.rims.org/annual/2025/register_now.cfm
RIMS Texas Regional Conference
The Risk Management Roundup in San Antonio
RIMS Texas Regional Conference
August 4-6, 2025
Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hotel
600 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX
Key Dates:
January 2025 – Call for Proposals Open
April 2025 – Registration Opens
April 2025 – Hotel Block Opens
*Room Rate of $239
This conference is your chance to be at the forefront of risk management innovation and to build lasting connections with a dynamic community of professionals. Stay tuned for updates on registration and the detailed conference agenda. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio for the RIMS Texas Regional Conference 2025!
For more info, visit: www.rims.org/events/texas-regional
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