In this final conversation from the 2024 NACDA Convention, Kansas State Director of Athletics Gene Taylor sits down with ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz to offer insight from his two decades as an FCS and FBS AD.
UNC Charlotte Director of Athletics Mike Hill sits down with ADU's Tai M. Brown to reflect on the evolution of his leadership philosophy in the post-COVID intercollegiate athletics enterprise and offer insight into the power of relationships.
NACDA Executive Vice President Julie Work joins ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 Women Leaders Convention for a discussion about the growth and evolution of NACDA, how the association impacts administrators across the industry, and her unique lens on leadership.
Army West Point Deputy AD/SWA Tricia Brandenburg and Minnesota Deputy AD/SWA Julie Manning join ADU's Tai M. Brown at the 2024 Women Leaders Convention for a discussion about establishing influence and creating impact throughout a career trajectory and strategic thinking as an executive leader.
VH Consulting Founder and multi-stop administrator Shoshanna Engel Lewis joins ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 Women Leaders Convention to discuss the transition from athletics to entrepreneurship and offer insight into strategic thinking and leadership development.
ADU's Steph Garcia Cichosz moderates the Women Leading The Way panel at the 2025 PACnet conference, featuring Women's Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton, Baylor Deputy AD/CRO Jovan Overshown and Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall Executive Director Elizabeth Gray.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
