Industry Education Session

David Garza, Founder and CEO of COMPASS Human Capital Advisors

Wednesday, January 21 | 7:45 – 8:30 am

Shifting to a Higher Gear with Our People: Three Strategic Levers to Prepare for Your Next Business Crossroad

Whether you are a founder, owner, or senior executive in the heavy-duty aftermarket, you have likely built a strong product or service, found early traction, have gained momentum — and the business is growing. But now you’re feeling the strain:

• Decisions are slower

• Communication is messier

• You’re still pulled into every decision, circumstance, and problem

• Newly hired employees aren’t as effective as earlier, established team members

This isn’t a performance problem. It’s a people ceiling — and it’s completely normal. But if you don’t fix it now, you’ll struggle to scale efficiently, retain key talent, or prepare for the next growth step.

This presentation introduces three strategic human capital levers — workforce alignment, leadership depth, and performance climate — to break through the ceiling and shift your team to a higher gear — without burning out leadership or breaking the culture. 

Innovation Interchange

Located in the Longhorn Expo foyer, the Innovation Interchange will offer a look into ways the industry is educating and maintaining its workforce. Interested in participating in this exciting space? Suppliers with dedicated training programs or innovative recruitment and retention initiatives are encouraged to showcase their offerings in this dedicated, prominently featured section. 

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