Iris Hendricks

Iris Hendricks, CMP, possesses extensive experience in event management and corporate program coordination. Beginning a career in event planning at The Women's Museum, Iris managed large-scale events and galas before advancing to roles at JCPenney and Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. as Corporate Events Manager and Senior Events Buyer, respectively. At Wyndham Jade, significant contributions were made as Sourcing/Meeting Manager by creating processes in the sourcing department. Following that, leadership was demonstrated at Academy Sports + Outdoors in roles such as Events, Engagement and Travel Manager and Event Planning Manager, overseeing teams and ensuring effective event execution. Currently, Iris is serving as Corporate Programs Manager at Atmos Energy, further solidifying a robust background in managing and planning corporate events, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Grambling State University.