The Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley is pleased to announce the June Professional Development and Networking Program "Succession Planning" presented by Ryck Tanner, Director of Leadership and Development (Global) at Simplot. Things are moving fast in today’s business landscape. Organizations can’t afford to leave leadership growth to chance. This session explores essential principles behind building a future-ready leadership pipeline and strengthening succession planning—starting with the everyday relationship between managers and their people. 

In this session, Ryck Tanner, Senior Director of Leadership and Development at Simplot, will unpack how to cultivate foundational leadership capabilities early, how to use differentiated development as leaders advance, and how to ensure the right individuals are selected for the right roles. 

Attendees will gain practical insights into ownership of development planning, strategies for accelerating leadership readiness, and the proven methods that transform raw talent into high-performing, capable leaders who can guide the company into the future. 

Actionable Takeaways: 

• How to cultivate foundational leadership capabilities early 

• How to use differentiated development as leaders advance 

• Strategies for accelerating leadership readiness 

• Approaches for selecting and placing the right individuals in key roles 

• Insights into ownership of development planning 

Who Should Attend: 
HR professionals, talent development leaders, and people managers who are responsible for building bench strength, developing future leaders, and strengthening succession planning within their organizations. 

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Ryck Tanner is the Senior Director of Leadership & Organizational Development for the Simplot Company. He joined the company in 2011 and has since worked with great teams bringing forward leadership development and team effectiveness programs. His team is also responsible for talent development & succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, and the Learning Management System. Ryck is a certified facilitator of a variety of leadership and team development tools and content.  

Prior to Simplot, Ryck worked for nine years for Albertsons / Supervalu in Boise as a manager of Learning and Development.  He was involved with learning and development efforts including training and e-learning design and development, consulting and facilitation. Ryck also worked at Asymetrix/Click2Learn as an instructional designer, project manager and strategic consultant.

Ryck has a Master’s degree in instructional design from Utah State University where he also received his Bachelors in English and Technical Writing.

Ryck is currently serving on the board of Zoo Boise and enjoys community service, art, fly fishing, good movies, good books and especially spending time with his three daughters.

PROGRAM AGENDA 
7:45 am - 8:00 am | Registration Open
8:00 am – 8:20 am | Breakfast & Networking
8:20 am – 8:25 am | Welcome & HRATV Updates
8:25 am – 9:25 am | Featured Program
9:25 am – 9:30 am | Q & A and Wrap Up

MEETING PARTNERS

COST 
Members $20; Non-members $35; Students $10 (includes meal)

CANCELLATION POLICY 
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the event and the credit may be applied to a future event.