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Voices of CFMA

Voices of CFMA

CFMA 70 Episodes Aug 11, 2026

Voices of CFMA features stories from members of the Construction Financial Management Association. The podcast highlights the experiences and insights of professionals in construction financial management. Each episode offers a closer look at the challenges and successes within the industry, sharing practical knowledge and inspiration. Listeners gain an inside perspective on the construction finance profession.

Episodes

AI in Construction: What's Actually Working Right Now | Cindy Ly, ToolBox Consulting
AI in Construction: What's Actually Working Right Now | Cindy Ly, ToolBox Consulting Aug 11, 2026 00:35:00 What does AI actually look like on a construction jobsite in 2026 — not the hype, the reality? In this episode of Voices of CFMA, host Sal Marino talks with Cindy Ly, founder of ToolBox Consulting, about her unconventional path from industrial construction cost control to yoga teaching in Europe to leading AI strategy for hundreds of construction companies. Cindy shares what she's seen across the
From Fleeing Vietnam by Boat to Leading in Construction Finance | Tiffany Trang, CCIFP
From Fleeing Vietnam by Boat to Leading in Construction Finance | Tiffany Trang, CCIFP Jun 16, 2026 00:16:51 From a refugee boat in 1978 to chapter president, Tiffany Trang's journey into construction finance is one of resilience & reinvention.On this episode of Voices of CFMA, sponsored by Premier Construction Software, Tiffany talks about the mentor who put her next to him in every meeting, what her CCIFP credential did for her practice, and how CFMA helped her find the confidence to speak up in ro
Why 'This Is How the Industry Works' Is Holding Construction Finance Back | Claire Wilson, Siteline
Why 'This Is How the Industry Works' Is Holding Construction Finance Back | Claire Wilson, Siteline May 12, 2026 00:21:10 Claire Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of Siteline, but she started her career as a civil engineer and project manager at Tishman Construction — working on Hudson Yards and JP Morgan's corporate headquarters.In this episode, Claire talks about what she saw in the trenches, why Siteline was built specifically for subs (not GCs), and what it actually looks like when a contractor goes from scattered
A Conversation with Yvette Aubin
A Conversation with Yvette Aubin Oct 12, 2020 00:10:30 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. 
A Conversation with Steve Freinberg
A Conversation with Steve Freinberg Nov 9, 2020 00:10:06 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/
A Conversation with Andrea Williams
A Conversation with Andrea Williams Feb 8, 2021 00:13:04 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/
A Conversation with Lynne Pace
A Conversation with Lynne Pace Apr 14, 2026 00:17:13 In this episode of the Voices of CFMA, sponsored by Premier Construction Software, Sal Marino sits down with Lynne Pace, CFO at Danson Construction in Arizona. Lynne didn't plan on a career in construction — she spent 20 years in transportation before a recruiter and a boss who just kept saying "just go" landed her at her first CFMA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix. A day and a half i
A Conversation with Jason Lovett
A Conversation with Jason Lovett Nov 8, 2022 00:10:55 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 A
A Conversation with Tobin Paxton
A Conversation with Tobin Paxton Mar 10, 2026 00:26:12 In this episode of the Voices of CFMA Podcast, sponsored by Premier Construction Software, Tobin Paxton, co-founder of Miter — CFMA's newest Elite Partner — stops by to discuss how a Thanksgiving payroll run with his bookkeeper mom, a co-founder obsessed with construction accounting, and a series of Bay Area job-site visits sparked the idea for a human capital management and workforce platform now
A Conversation with Craig Gramlich
A Conversation with Craig Gramlich Feb 10, 2026 00:33:47 In this episode of Voices of CFMA, we are joined by Craig Gramlich of Lonewolf Consulting to unpack the real-world numbers behind fleet decisions. We dig into equipment economics — where money leaks across the equipment lifecycle, how internal rates influence behavior, and what it takes to get equipment, operations, and accounting aligned around smarter decisions.  
A Conversation with Kevin McCarty
A Conversation with Kevin McCarty Feb 11, 2025 00:08:56 In this episode of Voices of CFMA, Kevin McCarty, CCIFP, Controller at Skiles Group, shares his journey — from an unexpected introduction to CFMA to leveraging peer networks for professional growth. Tune in as Kevin discusses succession planning, the power of industry relationships, and how CFMA’s peer groups and conferences have influenced his career.    Links to check out CFMA Peer Groups CFMA'
A Conversation with Hannah Tullous
A Conversation with Hannah Tullous Jun 11, 2024 00:20:51 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 Fear

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