CBO Speaks
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CBO Speaks

by NACUBO

CBO Speaks from NACUBO showcases our most seasoned CBO colleagues from top institutions around the country as they share stories of their journey as business officers. Their experiences inspire us and show us what's possible in our own work.

100 episodes
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1
Relationships Are the Strategy: Building Career and Institution with Vassar College CBO Bryan Swarthout
41:59 Apr 3, 2026
2
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Creating Trust-Based Leadership with Oregon State University CBO Carla Hoʻā
41:10 Feb 6, 2026
3
The Office of 'Let's Figure It Out': Transforming Financial Leadership with Wofford College CBO Chris Gardner
37:31 Jan 23, 2026
4
Students First, Always: A Leadership Journey with Lafayette College CBO Audra Kahr
44:15 Nov 21, 2025
5
The Heart of Higher Ed Finance: Building Trust-Based Teams with Brooklyn College CBO Alan Gilbert
48:47 Nov 7, 2025
6
The Modern CBO: Expanding Beyond Finance with Forsyth Technical Community College CBO Kizzy Lea
40:28 Oct 24, 2025
7
Data Meets Mission: Transforming Higher Ed Finance with Xavier University CBO Kevan Buck
39:02 Oct 10, 2025
8
Passing the Mic: Meet Melissa Farley
5:20 Sep 12, 2025
9
Strategic Storytelling in Finance: University of Puget Sound CBO Kimberly Kvaal on Communicating Complex Change
27:16 Apr 18, 2025
10
Growth and Strategic Scale: Texas A&M University CBO John Crawford on Stewarding Financial Success
34:59 Apr 4, 2025
11
Mission-Driven Management: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee CBO Robin Van Harpen on Leading Through Change
24:36 Mar 21, 2025
12
Data-Driven Turnaround: Transforming Institutional Finance with Northern Kentucky University CBO Christopher Calvert
33:35 Mar 7, 2025
13
Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Today's Chief Business Officers
37:19 Feb 21, 2025
14
The Power of Curiosity and Transparency: Leadership Lessons from University of Rhode Island CBO Abby Benson
32:06 Feb 7, 2025
15
Beyond the Job Description: Seizing Opportunities with Great Falls College MSU CBO Carmen Roberts
26:33 Jan 24, 2025
16
Reframing Financial Conversations: Kalamazoo Valley Community College CBO Brian Lueth on Resource Allocation and Student Impact
18:33 Jan 10, 2025
17
Transparency Transforms: Effective Communication with Lake-Sumter State CBO Michelle Matis
22:33 Dec 6, 2024
18
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Kentucky Community and Technical College System CBO Todd Kilburn on Student-Centered Financial Leadership
22:51 Nov 15, 2024
19
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Belmont University CBO Harry Allen's Advice for Growth
22:44 Nov 1, 2024
20
Listening and Leading: Elgin Community College's CBO Kimberly Wagner
25:43 Oct 18, 2024
21
Strategic Thinking, Analytics, and Relationships: Insights from Manchester University CBO Claire Knapp
23:55 Oct 4, 2024
22
Mentorship Matters: Insights on Career Growth from Colorado College CBO Lori Seager
22:34 Sep 20, 2024
23
Leading With Intention: Leadership Lessons From Sam Houston State University CBO Amanda Withers
23:09 Sep 6, 2024
24
Embracing Change Fearlessly with University of North Texas CBO Clayton Gibson
31:45 Apr 26, 2024
25
Keeping Students Central: University of Arkansas CBO Ann Bordelon on Investing in People
49:51 Apr 12, 2024
26
Minding the Data: South Florida State College CBO Peter Elliott on Telling Stories with Numbers
32:33 Mar 29, 2024
27
Managing Risks and Getting to "Yes": UW-Madison CBO Rob Cramer's Insights
32:36 Mar 15, 2024
28
Developing Leaders of Tomorrow: CSUSB CBO Samuel Sudhakar on Grooming Successors
35:47 Mar 1, 2024
29
Mentorship That Transforms: Advice from PASSHE's CFO Molly Mercer
31:21 Feb 16, 2024
30
Shared Governance: An Opportunity, Not an Obstacle — DePauw University CBO Andrea Young
25:25 Feb 2, 2024
31
A Bright Future with Change Driving Innovation: University of Kansas CBO Jeffrey DeWitt
27:01 Jan 19, 2024
32
Investing in Student Success: Loyola University Maryland CBO John Coppola on Meeting Evolving Needs
25:43 Jan 5, 2024
33
Navigating the CBO Career Path: Michigan State CBO Lisa Frace
28:52 Dec 15, 2023
34
Curiosity Over Ego: UC Irvine CBO Mary Lou Ortiz Talks Learning on the Job
37:04 Dec 1, 2023
35
The Power of Partnerships: Texas Tech CBO Noel Sloan on Collaboration
30:13 Oct 27, 2023
36
From 'No' to 'How': UNLV's CBO Jean Vock on Transforming Campus Perceptions
29:23 Oct 13, 2023
37
Leveling Up in Leadership: Career Growth Tips from Morehouse College's CBO Undria Stalling
25:13 Sep 29, 2023
38
From Self-Doubt to the C-Suite: The Unconventional Path of Abilene Christian's CFO Lori Herrick
28:27 Sep 15, 2023
39
From Data to Decision-Making: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Higher Education with Lucien Costley
36:25 Sep 1, 2023
40
NACUBO's New Podcast • Career Conversations
1:06 Aug 28, 2023
41
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Favorite Resources in Our Resource Corner
13:47 Jul 7, 2023
42
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Thoughts on Creative Solutions
11:08 Jun 23, 2023
43
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Thoughts on Collaboration
9:56 Jun 9, 2023
44
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Thoughts on Student Success
6:52 May 26, 2023
45
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Thoughts on Governance
9:49 May 12, 2023
46
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Thoughts on Analytics
9:16 Apr 28, 2023
47
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Thoughts on Advocacy
10:11 Apr 14, 2023
48
Bonus Episode 2023: Business Officers Share Their Thoughts on DEI
12:35 Mar 31, 2023
49
Flexibility and Collaboration with Tarleton State University CBO Lori Beaty
21:44 Mar 17, 2023
50
Having the Drive and Being Inquisitive with Purdue University Fort Wayne CBO Glen Nakata
18:38 Mar 3, 2023
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