The fourth WIFM event in 2018 is in Big D, hosted by the great folks at DFW Airport!  This seminar is full of highlights, including introductions by Linda Valdez Thompson, Vice President of Administration and Diversity for DFW Airport as well as roundtable discussions regarding important workplace topics and a sponsored lunch. The other meeting highlight is a facility tour of the Fire Training Research Center and the LiveWell Center...and of course amazing networking.    Please note the parking directions included below and that the airport is hosting the Tour by providing a bus for everyone to reach the secured sites.

Linda Valedez Thompson is the Executive Vice President of Administration and Diversity for DFW Airport. Since joining DFW Airport in 2001, Linda has provided strategic leadership for Human Resources, Procurement and Materials Man-agement, Risk Management, Business Diversity and Development, and Internal Com-munications. 

Linda has established employee engagement initiatives to ensure the workforce is pro-ductive, healthy, diverse, and inclusive. These initiatives include employee resource groups, mentoring networks, learning and development opportunities, and a Total Re-wards strategy. She has also championed the Airport’s Wellness program with an on-site fitness facility and medical clinic. Additionally, Linda has established an award-winning supplier diversity program. 
During her professional career, Linda has acquired more than 20 years of managerial and executive experience for such Fortune 500 companies as Levi Strauss, Hasbro, and Baxter Health Care. Her responsibilities have included multi-site, domestic and in-ternational locations.

Tour information:

Fire Training Research Center: Since 1995, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's Fire Training Research Center (FTRC) has provided groundbreaking Aircraft Rescue Firefighting and structural training services in an innovative learning environment.

Through a combination of research-oriented, multi-lingual curriculum, immersive digital activities, and practical applications, students acquire techniques and knowledge in a state-of-the-art training facility. The FTRC serves a diverse domestic and international customer base with students from both private and governmental agencies. To date, more than 20,000 students from 37 countries and 42 US states have trained with us.

LiveWell Center: DFW Airport is ranked as one of the nations healthiest airports and the LiveWell center is an important part of a larger program for all DFW airport employees.  The LiveWell program is a health and wellness benefit for employees of the airport and their spouses and includes its own exercise center, walking paths, and–this past year–a yoga room at the airport. OWLS workshops include stress management, diet and nutrition, fitness, and managing blood pressure. 

This event is for professional facility or property management professionals. Service providers are appreciated but not allowed to attend.  The meeting starts promptly at 9:30AM and will end at 3:30pm.

Agenda:

09:30-10:00   Coffee, networking, WIFM introductions

10:00-10:30    Introductions by Linda Valdez Thompson and Soheyla Rousta

10:30-11:30    Roundtable Sessions

11:30-12:30    Lunch/Networking

12:45-13:00    Depart HQ for tours

13:00-14:30    Travel and tours of AOC/EOC, FTRC, Livewell

14:30-14:40    Return to HQ

14:40-15:30    Wrap up and depart

Parking: The event will be held at the DFW Airport Headquarters which is located near the south entrance to DFW. For driving instructions, please visit the following link.  Be sure to allow enough time to navigate.

Driving Instructions

Security: Attendees will need to bring a photo ID to check in with Security. 

Dress: Business Professional

Thank you to DFW Airport, APEX Surface Care and Corporate Floors for hosting this event! Don't forget to join our Linkedin WIFM group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4157561