Voices of CFMA: Recent Episodes
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For Suicide Prevention Month, September's episode of Voices of CFMA features Brad Anderson of IMA as he talks about how he got started with CFMA, what more he feels companies can do support their employees' mental health, and what he does to relax.
Links to check out
- Suicide Prevention Month
- Mental Health, Addiction, Alcoholism & Suicide – I Need a Job!
- The Leaning Tower of Dallas
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On the August episode of Voices of CFMA, Samantha Lake, formerly of CFMA HQ, talks about her new role as COO at ProNovos, looks back at her time at CFMA, and discusses some advice she has for the construction industry.
Links to check out
- CFMA's DEI+
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On July's episode of Voices of CFMA, Jamie Montague talks about how she got started in the industry, her experience receiving CFMA's Challenge Coin, why she thinks you should volunteer your time, and some great advice she has received over the years.
Links to check out
- CFMA's Challenge Coin
- CFMA Announces Its 2023 Rising Stars
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On June's episode of Voices of CFMA, Janeen Butler talks about how she got started in the industry, her work with various CFMA committees including DEI+, and she also reveals one fact about her you might not expect.
Links to check out
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at CFMA
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On May's episode of Voices of CFMA, Dorothy Novak talks about how she got involved in CFMA, how she started in the industry, how she relaxes, and why she got involved in the Suicide Prevention Committee.
Links to check out
- Shayne Dinkle – A Survivor’s Story
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On April's episode of Voices of CFMA, Shawn Erickson, CFO of C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co., talks about how volunteering with CFMA has helped her both professionally and personally, her experience in the industry, and what she gets up to when she's not working.
Links to check out
- Shawn Erickson on Chat with the Chair
- Volunteer Opportunities at CFMA
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Voices of CFMA Podcast, Lindsey Benson talks about her role at CBIZ MHM, what it's like to be a woman in construction, advice, and movies.
Links to check out
- Lindsey's Meet the Member Profile
- Women in Construction Week
- CFMA’s Announces Its First-Ever 40 Under 40 Class
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-firstLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode of Voices of CFMA, Chevonne Bacon shares her journey into the world of accounting, how she got involved with CFMA, why diversity is important, and great advice she’s received along the way! Don't forget to check out Chevonne on our People of CFMA Instagram page as well.
Links to check out
- CFMA & DEI+
- People of CFMA: Chevonne Bacon
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-firstLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On this episode, join Bryce McDermott, CFO of Branco Enterprises and a founding member CFMA's Ozarks Chapter, as he talks about how he got started in the industry, what led him to CFMA, how he founded the Ozarks chapter, and some of the best advice he's been given along his journey.
Links to check out
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-firstLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Cheryl Nagel is CFO of Pacific Northern Environmental, Past President of CFMA's Puget Sound Chapter, and recently authored an article on CFMA's Content Hub. On this episode, Cheryl shares how she got started in the industry, what brought her to CFMA, the many benefits of CFMA Peer Groups, and advice she has for people who are new to the industry.
Links to check out
- CFMA Peer Group applications are now open!
- Tick-Borne Infectious Diseases Masquerade as Mental Illness by Cheryl Nagel
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-firstLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jason Lovett is Chapter President of CFMA's Knoxville Chapter and is passionate about growing as a leader. On this episode, Jason shares how he made the leap from working in assisted living to risk management, how he got involved with CFMA, why diversity is important, and advice he has for people who are new to the industry.
Links to check out
- CFMA's Chapters
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Join Francisco Enriquez, the co-founder of Adaptive, as he talks about how he got started in the industry, his view on how technology and construction are both progressing, and his favorite part of CFMA.
Since September is Suicide Prevention Month, Tera LePari joins Voices of CFMA to offer a look inside the mind of mental illness, and shares what has been helpful for her when navigating stress in the workplace.
Links to check out
- The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
- Lessons from the Mental Hospital — Glennon Doyle Melton, TEDxTraverseCity
- Huberman Lab
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Tori is Controller and Treasurer at Design Electric, an electrical contractor serving the Central and Western Virginia area. She is also Vice President of CFMA’s Blue Ridge Chapter and our second subject for CFMA’s new Instagram project “People of CFMA.”
Links to check out
- CCIFP Month
- People of CFMA - CFMA on Instagram
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ben is Vice President & Senior Risk Advisor at Huntington Insurance and has 16 years experience with clients in the Construction Industry, Industrial Space, Commercial Insurance, Workers' Comp, and Risk Management. He is also a member of both the Metro Detroit and Northwest Ohio chapters of CFMA.
Ben is also our inaugural subject for People of CFMA on Instagram. Please follow People of CFMA at the link below.
Links to check out
- CFMA at Spring Creek
- People of CFMA - CFMA on Instagram
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mia is the Senior Manager for Client Advocacy at Briq, a construction software company headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, and is responsible for client VIP programs, client advocacy and satisfaction, planning and executing client appreciation events and the Client Advisory Board, which is currently being developed. Mia is a member of CFMA, and is a participant on the DEI Communications subcommittee and a member of the Orange County, California chapter.
Links to check out
- CFMA's DEI Website
- Construction Financial Management Association
Stephanie Magenau is an active member of CFMA and is passionate about growing as a leader and helping pass her knowledge down to future leaders. Listen to how she shares about getting involved in the construction industry, how to get involved in Emerging Leaders, and what advice Stephanie shares with our listeners.
Links to check out
- CFMA's Emerging Leaders
- Construction Financial Management Association
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
April 1 marks the beginning of the new year at CFMA, so this month's conversation is with the 2022-23 Chairman Tom Borgia. He shares his journey to the industry, career advice, and plans for his year leading the association.
Links to Check Out:
The rest of the CFMA Team – https://cfma.org/team Our new Strategic Plan – https://cfma.org/aboutus CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition – http://conference.cfma.org
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
March is Women's History Month and Hope Voigt, CCIFP, is on the podcast to talk about her career, how she got involved with CFMA, her experiences as a woman in the industry, and more!
Links to check out:
CFMA's 40 Under 40 – https://cfma.org/40under40
Get Involved at CFMA – https://cfma.org/volunteeropportunities
CFMA's podcast, Voices of CFMA, sponsored by Prophix, is all about industry leaders sharing their stories from, and experiences in, the construction industry.
In February, Ernest Ellis, President, CEO & Founder of FS 360, took time out of his day and sat down to discuss the importance of intentionality, growing D&I efforts within your organization. Plus, how a serial entrepreneur ended up in the construction industry and the best advice he's ever received.
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
CFMA's podcast, Voices of CFMA, sponsored by Prophix, is all about our members sharing their stories from, and experiences in, the construction industry.
Jenny Spriggs, CMP, CFMA's Director of Meeting Services, shares her journey to CFMA and more about CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition. Save the date, the 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibition is May 14-18 in Atlanta, GA.
Links
http://conference.cfma.org
http://cfma.org/annual
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
CFMA's podcast, Voices of CFMA, is all about our members sharing their stories from, and experiences in, the construction industry.
In December, President and CEO Stuart Binstock, sat down to discuss his experiences with CFMA, a reflection of 40 years, and what the future holds for the Association.
Links to Check Out:
Membership – cfma.org/12Plus Suicide Prevention – cfma.org/suicideprevention Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention – preventconstructionsuicide.com/
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mike Elek, CFMA's Project Coordinator, sits down to discuss his time with CFMA and career prior to CFMA, plus he shares insight into CFMA's Financial Benchmarker, including the number one question he gets about using the Benchmarker.
Links to check out:
Benchmarker- https://cfma.org/benchmarker
12+ Membership Offer- https://cfma.org/12plus
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Emilio Alvarez is a long-time CFMA member and leader in the construction finance industry. He sat down with us during Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss his career, his family's journey from Cuba to the United States in 1960, and the best advice he's received, and what advice he gives to those new to the industry.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and CFMA took the opportunity to sit down with Tracey Fenolio to discuss the importance of suicide prevention in the construction industry, as well as stories about getting into the industry and getting involved with CFMA!
Link to check out: https://cfma.org/suicideprevention
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Chairman of the Certification Board of Trustees Pat Cebelak from Triangle Associates sits down to talk about his passion for the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional designation and how it can elevate you as a professional.
Links to check out:
cfma.org/ccifp
cfma.org/ccifp-month
Music Credit:
Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
CFMA's Secretary, Rhonda Huismann, CCIFP, CPA sits down to talk about what happens when you say yes to new projects at work, how she got involved with CFMA, and her best advice.
Links to check out:
https://cfma.org/volunteer
Music Credit: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
CFMA's podcast, Voices of CFMA is all about our members sharing their stories from, and experiences in, the construction industry. For this month's episode, CFMA had a chance to talk with Jennifer Murphy about her career in construction, the benefits of diversity in the industry, and advice she's received throughout her career. Links to check out: cfma.org Diversity Dialogue: LGBTQA2 Diversity Dialogue: Necessary Conversations Rethinking Diversity and Inclusion Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
CFMA had a chance to talk with John Corcoran about his career, his 35 year membership, all of the volunteering work he's done, and more! Links to check out: Getting involved- https://cfma.org/volunteer Hybrid Conference & Exhibition- https://cfma.org/annual Find Your Chapter- https://cfma.org/find-my-chapter Music Credit: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
A conversation with Chairman Pam Hepburn, CCIFP about her career in construction accounting and how CFMA has helped her grow, plus the impact becoming a Certified Construction Financial Industry Professional (CCIFP) has had on her career.
Links to check out:
Certification information – http://cfma.org/ccifp
CFMA's Hybrid Conference & Exhibition – http://conference.cfma.org
Our site – http://cfma.org
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, Chairman Kevin talks about his experience as Chairman of CFMA, his transition from hospitality accounting to construction accounting, and what he has planned for the future.
Music Credit: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
CFMA's seventh episode is an interview with Andrea Williams about her career and her experiences as a Black woman in the construction industry.
Music Credit: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
CFMA's sixth episode is an interview with Jen Haub about her career and what the planning process looks like for the Annual Conference & Exhibition. For more info, check out conference.cfma.org
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The fifth episode of Voices of CFMA is an interview with Victor Sturgis and shares his experience and shares about his position as Crowe's Racial Equity Fellow.
Music Credit
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The fourth episode of Voices of CFMA is an interview with Steve Freinberg on his experience in the industry and information about CFMA's Financial Benchmarker.
Music Info:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The third episode of Voice of CFMA is an interview with Yvette Aubin, CCIFP, on her experiences in the industry and her involvement with CFMA.
Interested in getting involved with your chapter? Check out cfma.org/chapter to find more information on events and opportunities.
CFMA's second episode is an interview with Patsy Anderson-Dunn, CCIFP, on her experience in the construction industry and Suicide Prevention Month.
CFMA is kicking off a brand new podcast with a conversation between former Chairman Joe McLaughlin, CCIFP and marketing coordinator Cait Platt.
Music Credit:
Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/