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The Path To The Big Chair With San Diego’s Kimya Massey

University of San Diego Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Athletics Kimya Massey joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 NACDA Convention to offer insight into his journey to the Big Chair as a first-time AD.

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Leading With A Problem-Solving Mindset With IU Indy’s Luke Bosso

IU Indianapolis Director of Athletics Luke Bosso joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention to discuss the rebranding process, coming into Athletics from politics and achieving buy-in from coaches and staff.

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Culture & Continuity With Ohio’s Julie Cromer

Ohio Director of Athletics Julie Cromer sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz to reflect on developing culture and embarking on the university's first Head Football Coach search in 20 years.

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Investing In Relationships With North Alabama’s Dr. Josh Looney

North Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney joins ADU's Tai M. Brown on the Connect stage at the 2024 NACDA Convention to dive into the concept of "investing in relationships" and the practical applications of relationship-building for departmental success.

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Taking A Democratic Approach To Leadership With UC Irvine’s Paula Smith

UC Irvine Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Paula Smith sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention for a discussion about implementing a "democratic" leadership style, workforce management and succession planning and cross-campus collaboration.

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Navigating Leadership Transitions With Washington’s Kim Durand

Washington Deputy AD and SWA Kim Durand joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 NACDA Convention to discuss how she and her team navigated three Athletic Director transitions within the span of an academic year and offer insight into maintaining stability for student-athletes.

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Telling Your Department’s Story With SDSU’s Ayo Taylor-Dixon

San Diego State Deputy AD for Strategic Communications and Brand Advancement Ayo Taylor-Dixon sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention to offer insight into the use of storytelling to advance a department's goals and position a program for success.

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Taking A First Mover Approach To Rev Share With VCU’s Ed McLaughlin

VCU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2025 NCAA Convention to offer insight into the Rams' decision to announce plans to share revenue with student-athletes as part of the House settlement.

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From The Mailroom To The Big Chair With Western Michigan’s Dan Bartholomae

Western Michigan Vice President & Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 NACDA Convention to reflect on leadership, legacy and core values while offering insight from his career journey from the mailroom to the big chair.

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Approaching Higher Ed With A Business Mindset With Lindenwood’s Dr. John R. Porter

Lindenwood University President Dr. John R. Porter joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2025 NCAA Convention to discuss his vision for an educational ecosystem and offer insight into how a business mindset can transform higher education.

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Making An Impact At Your Alma Mater With New Mexico’s Amy Beggin

University of New Mexico Senior Associate AD for Compliance/SWA/Deputy Title IX Coordinator Amy Beggin joins ADU's Anthony Grassi at the 2025 NCAA Convention to reflect on serving one's alma mater and how to translate institutional knowledge into impact.

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Competition & Collaboration With The Atlantic 10’s Bernadette V. McGlade

Atlantic 10 Conference Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 Women Leaders Convention to discuss the evolving role of university presidents, managing a team of veteran leaders and cultivating consensus among competitive peer institutions.