2024 ACP Chapter of the Year

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40 years of Building Resiliency through Engagement in North Texas

Four decades ago, 1986 was a year of bold beginnings — not just for a new computer called the Apple Macintosh Plus, which was turning heads with its “cutting-edge” 1MB of memory, but also for a visionary group of North Texas professionals who recognized the growing need for preparedness, resilience, and collaboration. That year, The Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP) North Texas Chapter was born, committed to helping organizations stay strong through disruption and build a foundation for resilience that would stand the test of time.

Forty years later, that legacy has grown into the nation’s largest ACP chapter, with members who are leaders in business continuity, emergency management, and crisis response. The chapter proudly earned the 2024 Chapter of the Year recognition — a reflection of the energy, innovation, and community spirit that continues to define North Texas. Each month, members gather for meetings featuring compelling keynote speakers, case studies, and lively exchanges of best practices, always with an eye on the future while honoring the lessons of the past.

As the North Texas Chapter celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, it stands as both a witness to and a driver of progress — from the dawn of desktop computing to the age of AI-driven resilience. Much like that little beige Macintosh that changed how the world worked, ACP North Texas continues to redefine how resilience professionals connect, collaborate, and create a safer, more prepared future together.

As we celebrate four decades of resilience, leadership, and innovation, we invite you to become part of the next chapter in the #NorthTXACP story.  Step forward, join our community of visionaries, and help chart the path for the next 40 years of continuity excellence. 

Together, we won’t just honor our legacy — we’ll redefine the future of preparedness, one connection, one breakthrough, and one leader at a time.

Events are generally held on the first Tuesday of every month, but may vary due to holidays or speaker schedules. Events are for current members and invited guests only.  If you are not yet a member but would like to attend one of our events, please contact us, or consider joining the chapter.  Select - TX: North Texas (Dallas)

Congratulations to the winners for the 2025 membership renewal campaign

Scott Hildner

Ahmed Jawad

Allan Schmidt

They each will be receiving a $40 gift card.

Upcoming Chapter Event 

January 13, 2026 

Topic: Threat Outlook: Navigating Threats in the Age of Synthetic Information

Presenter: Sara Pratley, Senior Vice President Global Intelligence, AlertMedia

Location: Comerica Bank, 10th Floor, Innovation Center (Check in at the desk on the 10th floor)

Address: 17 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034

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Parking Info: Limited parking in the 1st floor parking garage (directly behind the building) additional parking across the street

Lunch:  Lunch provided for in-person attendees

President's Address

Hello ACP Members,

Welcome to 2026! January is more than just the start of a new calendar year—it’s an opportunity to reset, reflect, and recommit to our mission of building resilient organizations and communities. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional in business continuity, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, or crisis management, this is the perfect time to take stock and refocus.

Let’s begin with ourselves. What professional development goals are you setting this year? Is it time to pursue a certification, attend a new conference, or finally update that tabletop exercise template you've been meaning to refresh? Resilience starts with leadership—and leadership starts with learning. Make space to invest in your growth this year.

January is also a great time for an honest program health check. Are your plans aligned with current business operations and strategic goals? Have you captured lessons learned from last year’s exercises, incidents, or audits? Are your vendors still meeting expectations? Small gaps spotted now can prevent bigger disruptions later.

This is also a good month to re-engage stakeholders. The energy of a new year makes January ideal for scheduling leadership briefings, risk committee updates, or department-specific awareness sessions. Set the tone early that continuity isn’t just an annual checkbox—it’s an everyday responsibility. And as you plan ahead, don’t forget to document your intentions. Roadmaps, KPIs, and action plans don’t need to be perfect—they just need to be actionable. Having a plan helps build accountability and momentum, and it gives your team clarity about what success looks like this year.

Let’s make 2026 a year of growth, collaboration, and renewed purpose. You don’t need to do it all at once—but you do need to start. And starting strong begins now.

Wishing you a resilient and forward-focused year ahead,

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Chapter Event Information

Our events are 90-minutes.  Please join us for our next event!  Events (unless indicated) are also available to attend virtually.  However, we invite you to attend in person if possible.  Virtual event information will be provided with each event invitation.

Anyone interested in hosting an event or speaking at an upcoming event, please contact our Programs Director or President.

Note: Additional information for regular event locations can be found on the Events page.