When are meetings held? Who will be speaking and on what topics?

Pension Consultants, Inc. – Chris Thixton

Insight Zoom Meeting – April 17, 2026 – 10:00 – .5 Hours Credit

***** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT *****

SWBA 51st Annual Conference | May 6–8, 2026 | Oklahoma City

THUNDERSTRUCK: Electrifying Employee Benefits

Join the SouthWest Benefits Association (SWBA) for its 51st Annual Conference, bringing together HR, total rewards, and benefits leaders from across the region for three days of practical insights, peer connection, and forward-looking strategy.

This year’s program features sessions on:

• Employer-driven healthcare transformation
• Leadership and communication in high-stakes environments
• Managing rising costs and emerging therapies
• Real-world strategies from employer plan sponsors

As a member of TEBG, you are eligible for a **$200 registration discount**.

🔗 Register here: https://swba.glueup.com/event/thunderstruck-electrifying-employee-benefits-146719/

To receive the discount, simply select the “Non-Member” registration option and enter code: TEBG200 at checkout.

Annual programming runs from Sep – May of each year, with 7 meetings (no meeting in Nov or Dec). There is no membership, per se. Instead, we are partnering with our attendees to provide great educational and networking opportunities.

These seminars include continuing education credits from HRCI and SHRM. 

Join Us for All Meetings

• Sep 24, 2025
  • Eric Smith – Conner & Winters
  • “Legislative Update”
  • The Vault – 602 S Cincinnati, Tulsa, OK
  • Read more about Mr. Smith
• Oct 23, 2025
  • Debbie Crump – BOK Financial
  • “Roth Catch-Ups, Corrections and More, Oh My!”
  • Embassy Suites – 3332 S 79th E Ave, Tulsa, OK
  • Read more about Ms. Crump
• Feb 5, 2026 
  • Courtney Bru and Brandon Long – McAfee & Taft
  • Targeted Compliance Issues – Employment Law / Employee Benefits
  • Tulsa Country Club – 701 N Union Ave, Tulsa, OK
  • Read more about Ms. Bru
  • Read more about Mr. Long
• Feb 19, 2026
  • Katelynn Smith-Thain – Rave Benefits
  • “Direct Provider Contracting”
  • Embassy Suites – 3332 S 79th E Ave, Tulsa, OK
  • Read more about Ms. Smith-Thain
• Mar 26, 2026
  • Chris Thixton – Pension Consultants, Inc.
  • “The Benefit Initiative for a Financially Secure Workforce”
  • HoganTaylor – 2222 S Utica Place, Tulsa, OK
  • Read more about Mr. Thixton
• Apr 16, 2026
  • Brandy Marion – BOK Financial
  • “Baby Boomer Retirement Strategies”
  • Embassy Suites – 3332 S 79th E Ave, Tulsa, OK
  • Read more about Ms. Marion
• May 21, 2026
  • Gwen Mazzola – HoganTaylor
  • Brandon Long – McAfee & Taft
  • Tulsa Country Club – 701 N Union Ave, Tulsa, OK
  • Read more about Ms. Mazzola
  • Read more about Mr. Long