CALS 24 Agenda
Sunday, October 6th
4:00-6:00 PM
Registration at the Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas
5:30-6:15 PM
Buses Leave for Opening Dinner at Razorback Stadium
6:00-7:15 PM
Cocktail Reception Big Red’s Rooftop at Razorback Stadium
7:15 PM
Opening Dinner Frank Broyles Field at Razorback Stadium
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Hunter Yurachek, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics, University of Arkansas
Opening Speaker
Doug McMillon, President & CEO, Walmart
Interviewed by Hunter Yurachek
monday, october 7th
7:00-7:55 AM
Breakfast
8:00-8:30 AM
“We are all OK!!” Thriving as a Leader in a New Era of College Athletics
Clay Scroggins, Speaker, Author, and Leadership Development Expert
8:30-9:15 AM
Hey! We’re Still Here: Non-Power Conferences in the Chaos of College Athletics
Chris Grant, Commissioner, Southland Conference
Jeremy McClain, Director of Athletics, University of Southern Mississippi
Tommy McClelland, Vice President & Director of Athletics, Rice University
Jared Mosley, Vice President & Director of Athletics, University of North Texas
Moderator: Leah Beasley, Executive Associate Athletics Director, University of Oklahoma
9:15-10:00 AM
Headlines and Uncertain Times: Stories of ADs from the Frontlines
Bubba Cunningham, Director of Athletics, University of North Carolina
Travis Goff, Director of Athletics, University of Kansas
Christina Roybal, Vice President & Director of Athletics, Northern Kentucky University
Zac Selmon, Director of Athletics, Mississippi State University
Moderator: Rhett Hobart, Deputy Athletics Director, Auburn University
10:00-10:15 AM
Break sponsored by University Credit Union
10:15-11:00 AM
Lessons from the AD’s Office presented by Paciolan
Jeramiah Dickey, Director of Athletics, Boise State University
Hunter Yurachek, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics, University of Arkansas
Mack Rhoades, Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics, Baylor University
Moderator: Christian Lewis, Chief Revenue Officer, Paciolan
11:00-11:45 AM
Game Changer: Evolving Compensation Models in College Athletics
Kevin Barefoot, Vice President of Business Development, Teamworks
Troy Dannen, Director of Athletics, University of Nebraska
DeWayne Peevy, Vice President & Director of Athletics, DePaul University
Rob Sine, CEO, Blueprint Sports
Moderator: Ashton Henderson, Executive Associate Athletics Director, Michigan State University
11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Lunch sponsored by JE Dunn
12:45-2:10 PM
CALS Breakout Sessions
Managing your Career and the Search Process
Representatives from Bowlsby Sports Advisors, Carr Sports, Collegiate Sports Associates, DHR Global, Korn Ferry, Parker Search, Renaissance Search & Consulting, & Turnkey/ZRG
The AD’s Roundtable
Various Faculty AD’s
2:10-2:20 PM
Break sponsored by University Credit Union
2:20-2:50 PM
Leaning Away from Technology: Creating Sustainable Cultures where Mental Health Thrives
Jenny Wise Black, Author of Our Digital Soul
John Roberson, CEO, Advent
2:50-3:35 PM
“Kevin Barefoot asking AD’s Questions”
Wren Baker, Vice President & Director of Athletics, West Virginia University
Joe Castiglione, Vice President & Director of Athletics, University of Oklahoma
Beth Goetz, Director of Athletics, University of Iowa
Brian White, Vice President & Director of Athletics, Florida Atlantic University
Moderator: Kevin Barefoot, Vice President of Business Development, Teamworks
3:35-3:45 PM
Break sponsored by University Credit Union
3:45-4:30 PM
Embracing Change: The Only Way Forward
Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President & Athletic Director, Ohio State University
Jamie Boggs, Vice President of Athletics, Grand Canyon University
Graham Neff, Director of Athletics, Clemson University
Chad Weiberg, Athletic Director, Oklahoma State University
Moderator: Terry Prentice, Deputy Athletics Director, Mississippi State University
4:30-5:15 PM
Next-Gen Leadership: Guiding College Athletics into the Future
Jennifer Baker, Associate Vice Provost & Director of Athletics, Johns Hopkins University
Bryan Blair, Vice President & Director of Athletics, University of Toledo
David Chadwick, Founder & CEO, RealResponse
Jonathan Marks, Chief Business Officer, Elevate Sports Ventures
Moderator: Kevin Goll, Chief Strategy Officer, Baylor University
5:15-6:30 PM
Reception sponsored by SET
9:00-11:00 PM
Par-Tee at CALS 24 sponsored by Learfield
Late Night Event at Topgolf, transportation provided from the Embassy Suites if needed.
Tuesday, October 8th
7:00-7:55 AM
Breakfast
8:00-8:45 AM
Revenue Revolution: Funding College Athletics in the Age of Player Compensation
Jeff Chandler, Director of Partner Development, Fanatics College
Pat Fagan, Senior Vice President, Learfield
Andrew Kelly, Director of Collegiate Sports, AECOM
Jeff Purinton, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, Arkansas State University
Moderator: Jessica Paré, Deputy Director of Athletics, University of Alabama
8:45-9:30 AM
The Communication Playbook: Strategies for Success
Keith Carter, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, Ole Miss
David Harris, Director of Athletics, Tulane University
Randale Richmond, Director of Athletics, Kent State University
Graham Rossini, Athletic Director, Arizona State University
Moderator: Kevin Trainor, Senior Associate Athletics Director, University of Arkansas
9:30-10:15 AM
Facilities of the Future: Adapting to Evolving Priorities in College Athletics
Eric Cain, Daktronics
Brent Jones, Director of Athletics, Troy University
Mike Shelstad, Vice President, Nations Group
AJ Smith, Vice President, Playfly Aspire
Moderator: Brad Brown, Chief Operations Officer, IPTAY at Clemson University
10:15-10:30 AM
Break sponsored by University Credit Union
10:30-11:15 AM
Student-Athlete Experience & Wellness in a Post Compensation World
Dixon Gillis, CEO, A-G Administrators
Jeff Mitchell, Director of Athletics, Ball State University
Jim O’Connor, Senior Vice President, Anthony Travel
Christian Spears, Athletic Director, Marshall University
Moderator: Jessie Gardner, Executive Sr. Associate Athletics Director, University of North Texas
11:15-Noon
Rookie Year: First-Year ADs Share Their Journey
Megan Franklin, Executive Director of Athletics, University of Northern Iowa
Justin Moore, Vice President & Director of Athletics, University of Tulsa
Ed Scott, Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Memphis
Tiffany Tucker, Director of Athletics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Moderator: Ron Moses, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, Old Dominion University