| Podcast Date |
Title |
Description |
Featured Guest(s) |
| July 26, 2023 |
Season 4, Episode 3 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, Justin talks Title IX with Nikki Ayers, Director of Athletics at Juniata and former CEFMA President Julie Cribbs, Director of Game and Event Management at LSU. This episode also features a conversation with special guests, Jaime Blanchard, Wendy Newell and Jake Ayers as they share their CEFMA story through the eyes of a spouse. |
Nikki Ayers, Juniata
Julie Cribbs, LSU
Jamie Blanchard
Wendy Newell
Jake Ayers
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| March 1, 2023 |
Season 4, Episode 2 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, Justin hosts a conversation with the Ohio State staff about event and ticketing technology and how the shift to all-digital has been both beneficial and challenging post-pandemic. This episode also features a conversation with NACDA liaison Katie Hein about her personal and professional experiences over the years. |
Katie Hein, NACDA
Evan Derr, Ohio State
Brooks Imhoff, Ohio State
Kate Nushart, Ohio State
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| November 21, 2022 |
Season 4, Episode 1 |
As CEFMA All Access passes the host torch from Derek and Megan to CEFMA Past President Justin Newell, the Association is excited to welcome two guests to this season's first episode. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Justin has a conversation with CEFMA Past President Dawn Stewart on her experience. This episode also discusses the impact of weather with Brian Barton from UCF. |
Dawn Stewart, Greater Columbus Sports Commission
Brian Barton, Central Florida |
| June 16, 2022 |
Season 3, Episode 7 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, our hosts share some helpful tips to prepare for and enjoy the upcoming Convention in Las Vegas. Even if you've attended in the past, this episode is a great refresher as the Association eagerly anticipates it's first in-person Convention since 2019. |
Derek Doolittle, UCLA
Megan Larson, Washington |
| May 19, 2022 |
Season 3, Episode 6 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, Megan & Derek interview NACDA CEO Bob Vecchione. Bob gives insight into the upcoming NACDA & Affiliates Convention in Las Vegas and what attendees can expect during the first Convention back in-person since 2019. |
Bob Vecchione, NACDA |
| April 26, 2022 |
Season 3, Episode 5 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, Judi Weiss, senior remote operations producer at ESPN, provides insight into her role and career path to working with College GameDay. She explains the logistics surrounding traveling to different sites for the show, and best practices for being a great host. |
Judi Weiss, ESPN |
| February 25, 2022 |
Season 3, Episode 4 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, our hosts chat with Keanah Smith, senior associate AD/SWA at Western Michigan University about the recent bowl season and experiences from an administrator standpoint for participating institutions. |
Keanah Smith, Western Michigan |
| December 13, 2021 |
Season 3, Episode 3 |
In the episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, Megan and Derek host a conversation with current CEFMA Past President Justin Newell, associate director of athletics at Kenyon College. Throughout this conversation, you'll get to hear Justin discuss his involvement in the Return on Inclusion program. He and Megan are both representing CEFMA in this program and are excited to learn and become advocates in the DEI space. |
Justin Newell, Kenyon College |
| November 8, 2021 |
Season 3, Episode 2 |
In the episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, hosts Derek Doolittle and Megan Larson discuss event staffing in the hopes that it will serve as a preview to the Listen & Learn session coming up on November 18. |
Derek Doolittle, UCLA
Megan Welsch, Washington |
| September 27, 2021 |
Season 3, Episode 1 |
In the episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, Megan and Derek host a conversation with CEFMA President Keisha Dunlap, chief operating officer for Conference USA. Throughout this conversation, you'll get to learn more about Keisha and how she plans to keep the CEFMA boat afloat this year. |
Keisha Dunlap, Conference USA |
| July 14, 2021 |
Season 2, Episode 8 |
In the Season 2 finale of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, Megan and Derek host a conversation with the 2021 CEFMA Facility & Event Managers of the Year recipients. The conversation dives into the challenges of the last year and how the award winners helped their departments manage and navigate unprecedented situations. |
Jill Cardella, Boston University
Brandon Kendrick, New Mexico
Steve Westerduin, Fordham |
| May 17, 2021 |
Season 2, Episode 7 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, presented by Netting Professionals, our hosts explore the excitement and challenges of hosting the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament in San Antonio. UTSA's Associate AD for Athletics Facilities Patrick Grant and Assistant Director of Facilities and Event Operations Evan Stein give us insight into the unique processes required to create the best possible experience for all involved, especially in this COVID environment. |
Patrick Grant, University of Texas San Antonio
Evan Stein, University of Texas San Antonio |
| April 14, 2021 |
Season 2, Episode 6 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, Derek and Megan are joined by Indiana's Senior Associate AD for Events and Safety Management Earlston Bean and Purdue's Assistant AD for Event Management Katie Egloff. Earlston and Katie give insight into their recent hosting of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament and discuss everything from the secrecy of preliminary discussions to adaptation of existing venues and uniformity in operations across host locations. |
Earlston Bean, Indiana
Katie Egloff, Purdue |
| February 10, 2021 |
Season 2, Episode 5 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, our hosts are joined by Northwestern Associate AD for Facilities & Operations Marcus Attles, and NCAA Director of Championships & Alliances Ryan Tressel. In the first portion of the conversation, Derek and Megan discuss DE&I in the facilities and events space with Marcus as we all strive to enhance our efforts in this area. As the conversation continues, Ryan provides insight into how the NCAA Championships staff has navigated and overcome the hurdles of the pandemic environment to continue delivering the best experience for student-athletes across the country. |
Marcus Attles, Northwestern
Ryan Tressel, NCAA |
| December 21, 2020 |
Season 2, Episode 4 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, Derek and Megan get in the holiday spirit by discussing a gift guide for a facility and events manager. From coffee to ear pieces to mobile phone chargers, we have all the gift ideas for your favorite CEFMA member! |
Derek Doolittle, UCLA
Megan Welsch, Washington |
| November 19, 2020 |
Season 2, Episode 3 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, Derek and Megan have an in-depth conversation about what they've experienced on campus this Fall and how they've navigated all the changes as a result of the COVID pandemic. |
Derek Doolittle, UCLA
Megan Welsch, Washington |
| October 19, 2020 |
Season 2, Episode 2 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, our hosts have a conversation with CFP Director of Stadium & Game Operations Holly Stalcup. Holly gives insight into her career experiences and shares how she and the CFP staff prepare for college football's biggest game of the year every January. |
Holly Stalcup, College Football Playoff |
| September 15, 2020 |
Season 2, Episode 1 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, Derek and Megan kick off season two of the podcast with Bill Givens from Navy Athletics and a discussion about the Midshipmen's successful return to football. Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to mental health and physical wellness with Claire Hipkins from the University of Washington. Claire offers suggestions for enhancing and maintaining personal well-being through these challenging times. |
Bill Givens, Navy
Claire Hipkins, Washington |
| May 21, 2020 |
Season 1, Episode 3 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, Derek and Megan welcome 2020 CEFMA Facility Manager of the Year Andy Crerar from the University of North Texas to the show. North Texas has initiated incredible growth in facility development in the last several years and Andy gives insight into the process behind the projects he's been involved with during his eight years in Denton. |
Andy Crerar, University of North Texas |
| April 29, 2020 |
Season 1, Episode 2 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, podcast hosts Derek Doolittle and Megan Welsch welcome Brian Crow to the show. Crow is a professor of sport management at Slippery Rock University, where he also manages their intern program. The conversation in this episode centers around how students are fulfilling internship requirements with the current situation, what impacts that will have on their futures, and what we can do as professionals to support them getting into the industry. |
Brian Crow, Slippery Rock University |
| April 15, 2020 |
Season 1, Episode 1 |
In this episode of CEFMA All Access, podcast hosts Derek Doolittle and Megan Welsch facilitate a conversation with CEFMA President Matt Oberlin, Associate AD for Capital Projects, Facilities & Event Management at Central Michigan University. The conversation discusses the latest Association news, as well as how folks are navigating the current reality in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Matt Oberlin, Central Michigan |
| April 8, 2020 |
Welcome to CEFMA All Access |
CEFMA is proud to launch "CEFMA All Access," a prerecorded service provided for the membership as a resource for the latest Association news and hot topics across collegiate event and facility management. CEFMA All Access will be delivered as a bi-weekly podcast series via the CEFMA Member Community. Hosted by CEFMA Board Members Derek Doolitte, associate AD for facilities, operations and capital projects at UCLA, and Megan Welsch, director of operations and events at the University of Washington, each episode will showcase the latest industry news, as well as discussions with featured guests and subject-matter experts to keep members educated about the most recent trends in the collegiate events and facilities world. |
Derek Doolittle, UCLA
Megan Welsch, Washington |