Resilience During Disaster – Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene

When real-world disasters strike, traditional incident response plans are put to the ultimate test.
About this Event

In this session, Lora Jex, EVP/Chief Risk Officer at HomeTrust Bank, shares candid first-hand insights and hard-earned lessons from steering an organization through the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene across Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Attendees will get an inside look at how HomeTrust Bank navigated severe compounding crises, all while prioritizing the safety and needs of displaced employees and customers.

Beyond detailing the realities of managing through chaos, the presentation provides business leaders and risk professionals with practical strategies on building agile response frameworks, conducting effective post-event analyses, and leveraging community strength to maintain organizational continuity when the unimaginable occurs.

Agenda

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking and light refreshments
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Presentation