Lone Star Summit 2026: Full Schedule

Edwin Hensley Director - US Construction Services, HFHI
Mr. Hensley has been engaged with the Habitat mission since 2002, starting as a volunteer and becoming an affiliate board member in 2014. He is a Home Energy Rating System Certified (HERS) Rater, an Accredited National Green Building Standards (NGBS) Verifier, IBHS FORTIFIED Evaluato... Read More →

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Heritage 8

New Construction

3:00pm CDT

Managing the Habitat ReStore Donor Experience

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT

Heritage 8

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Jeremy Keen

Director - ReStore Expertise Hub, Habitat for Humanity International

Jeremy Keen is the Director of ReStore Support at Habitat for Humanity International and celebrates 12 years with HFHI this year. Having first joined the team as a ReStore consultant, he and the team helped to lay the groundwork for the support work that continues today. Prior to... Read More →

Akilah Taylor

COM/US Transformation Senior Specialist, Habitat for Humanity International

Tuesday August 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Heritage 8

ReStore

4:30pm CDT

Volunteer Pipeline Forecasting and Capacity Planning in Uncertain Times

Tuesday August 4, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT

Heritage 8

Economic uncertainty affects more than budgets — it also affects volunteer availability, project timelines, and how much an organization can take on. This session will walk through practical ways to look ahead, understand your volunteer pipeline, and plan for capacity when things feel unpredictable. This session will focus on tools for spotting trends, anticipating shortages, and making realistic decisions about roles, schedules, and expectations. The goal of this session is to give you simple, practical ways to plan ahead and manage your volunteer capacity, even when outside conditions are changing.

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