ACP Chapter of the Year 2024

Building Resiliency through Engagement in North Texas

Welcome to the North Texas Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). ACP is a non-profit professional organization, which provides a forum for the exchange of experiences and information, for business continuity professionals, throughout a network of local chapters.

Founded in March of 1986, the North Texas Chapter is one of the oldest continuously meeting chapters, and among the largest by membership, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding region.

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 aren't a member but want to attend one of our events, please contact us or consider joining the chapter.  

** New Member Drive Raffle - Now though July 31st, 2025**  

Eligibility:  All current members eligible to participate and automatically entered into raffle

Raffle Prize: a $50 gift card

How it Works:  Each current member in good standing (active and paid) automatically receives one entry into the raffle.  For every new member you successfully recruit, both you and the new member will receive an additional entry!  That is 2 entries for new incoming members who join by the deadline, and 2 entries for the current member who recruited said member.

To Be Entered:

1. Draft a member to become a member of the NTX Chapter of the ACP – the greatest chapter in all of the United States!
   1. New member should list YOU in the “Referred By” field when joining the chapter.
   2. Or- email the Membership Director the name of the new member and who referred them.
2. Remain a current, active member
3. It’s Easy!  

Member Call to Action

Jason Buffington is asking that we share a survey with the other chapter members.  He will debut the results when he presents at the fall DRJ conference. 

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7328472210954768386/

Upcoming Chapter Event 

August 5, 2025 

Topic: Presentation and Factory Tour

Moderator: Justin Stewart, Peterbilt Motors

Location: Manufacturing Facility in Denton, Texas

Address: 3200 Airport Rd, Denton, TX 76207

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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 events 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.

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

President's Address

Hello ACP Members,

Resilience Rooted in Independence

July brings with it the spirit of independence—a reminder of the value of self-reliance, freedom, and preparedness. While the fireworks and festivities of Independence Day celebrate our nation’s resilience,

it’s also a fitting moment to reflect on how we cultivate independence within our continuity programs. In business resilience and crisis management, the ability to function independently—without immediate reliance on outside help—is essential during a disruption. Ask yourself: If external resources were delayed or unavailable, could your teams maintain operations? Could your site, department, or critical function stand on its own, even temporarily?

This month, I encourage you to evaluate your program through the lens of operational independence.

Consider assessing things like:

• Your organization's ability to operate offline or in degraded mode
• Internal knowledge transfer and cross-training practices
• Decision-making authority during a crisis

Independence doesn't mean going it alone. It means being ready to act while others catch up—bridging the gap between impact and recovery with confidence. It also means empowering staff at all levels to

respond, communicate, and lead when time is of the essence.

So, as we celebrate our country’s independence this month, let’s also commit to strengthening the self-sufficiency of our continuity programs. Because true resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about standing strong when it matters most.

Wishing you a safe and resilient July,

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