Voices of CFMA

A Conversation with CJ Hill

On August's episode of Voices of CFMA, CJ Hill, CCIFP, Senior Tax Manager at Forvis Mazars, stops by to celebrate CCIFP Month and share the incredible benefits of earning the CCIFP designation and how it has helped elevate his career in construction finance. We'll dive into his journey with CFMA, explore how he got started in the industry, and even get a glimpse into his hobbies outside of work. 

Links to Check Out:

• Commit to Getting Your CCIFP with Free Resources Now!
• 2024 CCIFP Month
• CFMA's 2024 Rising Stars
• CFMA

 

Music Credit

Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Conversation with Mikaela Cook

On July's episode of Voices of CFMA, Mikaela Cook, CCIFP, joins the podcast to discuss how she got started in the industry, what motivated her to get the CCIFP designation, and advice that she holds close to her heart. 

Links to Check Out:

• Commit to Getting Your CCIFP With Free Resources Now!
• CFMA

 

Music Credit

Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Conversation with Hannah Tullous

On June's episode of Voices of CFMA, Hannah Tullous of Mobilia Consulting joins the podcast to discuss how she got started in the industry, what she enjoyed most about her first full CFMA Conference, why she won a hand-signed guitar, and advice that she holds close to her heart. 

Links to Check Out:

• Hannah with Mike Rayburn as he signs her guitar
• Central Texas (Austin) Chapter

 

Music Credit

Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Conversation with Caryl Coronis

On May's episode of Voices of CFMA, Caryl Coronis, CCIFP, CFO at MC2 Civil and CFMA's 2024-25 Chair, sits down to discuss how she got started with CFMA, why it's important to track metrics, what she does to unwind, and, if she had to choose, whether she would choose Beyoncé or Taylor Swift.

Links to Check Out

• Heavy Equipment Comparator
• CFMA's 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition
• CFMA

 

Music Credit

Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Conversation with Eric Pratt III

On April's episode of Voices of CFMA, Eric Pratt III, from Trimble Viewpoint, sits down to discuss how he got started in the industry, what he does to wind down, and advice that he holds close to his heart as well as what he would tell someone starting out in their career. 

 

Music Credit

Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Conversation with Ry Bostrom & Kayti Bjorklund-Strandlund

With it being Women in Construction Week (March 3-9, 2024), there's no better time to talk to Ry Bostrom & Kayti Bjorklund-Strandlund of DW Companies. These two Repurposed Educators are attempting to reshape the landscape, and they sit down to expand on their article "Transforming Culture: Doing Dirt Work Better to Build a Positive Culture in Construction" from the January/February 2024 issue of CFMA Building Profits magazine.

 

Links to check out

• Transforming Culture: Doing Dirt Work Better to Build a Positive Culture in Construction
• DW Companies
• Repurposed Educator
• CFMA

Music Credit

Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Conversation with Bruce Orr

In February's episode of Voices of CFMA, Bruce Orr, the Founder, CEO, and Chief Data Scientist of ProNovos  touches upon his journey to a leader in the construction industry. Along with his guest Sam Smith, Jr., the two reflect on society, growing up, and life. Join us as we discuss these topics, the power of empathy, and why change needs to start at the top.

Links to check out

• CFMA DEI+
• Racism in Construction — Bruce Orr
• Diversity Dialogue: Shining Light on Necessary Conversations

Music Credit

Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3742-fearless-first
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A Conversation with Billy Robinson

On the first episode of 2024, Billy Robinson, CPA, CCIFP, discusses what brought him to CFMA, advice he's received and gives, what he does to relax (when he even can relax), the benefits of earning his CCIFP designation, and what he'll be up to at CFMA's 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition. 

 

Links to check out

• CFMA's 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition
• Become a CCIFP
• 12+ Membership Promotion
• 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/

A Conversation with Rhett Ennis

December's episode of Voices of CFMA features Rhett Ennis, Managing Director at CBIZ, as he discusses all of the amazing benefits that CFMA offers, what brought him to CFMA, the best advice he's received, and what he thinks about CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition. 

 

Links to check out

• 12+ Membership Promotion
• CFMA's 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition
• CFMA's Committees
• Peer Groups
• 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/

A Conversation with Andrea Castle

November's episode of Voices of CFMA features Andrea Castle, Managing Partner at Crowe, as she discusses what brought her to CFMA, the best advice she's received, and what she thinks is the greatest benefit of joining CFMA. There may even be some Thanksgiving food talk. If you're thinking about joining CFMA, there's no better time than during our 12+ Membership promotion!

 

Links to check out

• ESG in Construction
• 12+ Membership Promotion
• CFMA's Committees
• 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/