130: Catch You On The Flipside with Issac Abbs | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Isaac Abbs is back for week two, digging into introverted leadership, building real buy in, and creating recognition that actually lands for frontline tech teams. The conversation also detours into Tucson life, storytelling, and the simple question leaders rarely hear but always need. Read More

Content, Media

January 23, 2026

Amplified: Thomas Eastlack | Community Connections with Ryan

Thomas Eastlack brings a rare kind of steadiness to AV/IT work: the belief that people deserve to feel supported, not talked down to, especially when they’re stressed. Across two conversations on the AV/IT Amplifier podcast, what comes through isn’t a checklist of best practices—it’s a service posture built on empathy, clarity, and a refusal to let helpfulness turn into self-erasure. This “Amplified” edition reframes his message into a simple reminder for the rest of us: you can care deeply, lead quietly, and still not lose yourself in the process. Read More

Articles, Content

January 22, 2026

HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair Special Episode: Joe Way

Joe Way joins Erin Maher-Moran for a special Chair to Chair celebrating two major recognitions: his induction into SCN’s Hall of Fame and his inclusion on a Top 100 innovators and entrepreneurs list. They unpack what those honors signal. It's not just about Joe’s impact, but about the higher ed vertical's growing credibility across the broader industry Read More

Content, Media

January 21, 2026

129: Trust Drips In and Pours Out with Isaac Abbs | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Isaac Abbs, CIO at Pima Community College, joins Ryan Gray for a candid look at what modern IT leadership really requires: trust, visibility, and relentless communication. They also dig into the “easy button” philosophy for classrooms and meeting spaces—why usability wins, and how Zoom Rooms and AV-over-IP can help get there. Read More

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January 14, 2026

128: If You Think Nobody Cares, You’re Wrong with Thomas Eastlack | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

After a stretch of inconsistency, Ryan kicks off 2026 with a simple promise: the show is back, and the conversations are the fuel. In this in-person episode, he sits down with Thomas Eastlack, a familiar face at Yavapai College who recently moved from the IT service desk into a newly created role supporting HR technology. Read More

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January 9, 2026

HETMA Presents… #RoadTo10K: January 2026: Start Your Engines

January’s Road to 10K episode is all about starting the year with renewed intention—without pretending our mission resets on January 1. We talk about the real planning tension in higher ed: quarter/semester execution while still steering toward five- and ten-year outcomes, plus the deeper question of trouble-free vs best-in-class and what risk tolerance actually looks like when it matters. Read More

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