HETMA Presents...

CDW is at ISE 2026 focused on the part of higher ed AV that is hardest to standardize: turning technology choices into repeatable, supportable campus experiences. In this conversation with Mike Peters and Tim Russell, we talk about moving beyond “shipping tin” into end-to-end work that connects sourcing, design, implementation, and managed services. They also dig into why specs only matter when th...

PlexusAV is at ISE 2026 making the case that AV over IP should be built on open standards, not proprietary lock-in. In our quick conversation with Jim Reinhart, we dig into why IPMX matters for higher ed, and how real interoperability changes the long-term support and refresh story. We also talk about practical migration paths, including gateways that let campuses connect existing HDBaseT rooms in...

Panasonic’s ISE 2026 story is focused on what higher ed teams feel every day: keeping display and projection fleets stable, supportable, and easier to manage at scale. In this quick conversation with Joe Dolce, we dig into new remote monitoring capabilities aimed at clearer diagnostics and more preventative maintenance, plus education support programs designed to reduce downtime. We also talk abou...

PSNI Global Alliance is at ISE 2026 talking about the part of AV that often matters most in higher ed: consistent delivery and support, not just the hardware. In this conversation with Executive Director Chris Miller, we dig into why outcomes and user experience have to lead the discussion, especially as software and AI reshape expectations. He also explains how PSNI’s global network of vetted int...

NETGEAR AV is at ISE 2026 talking about the part of modern AV that has to be right before anything else works: the network. In this quick show-floor conversation with Richard Jonker, the focus is what AV over IP really means for higher ed, including why low latency matters, how campuses end up supporting multiple standards and profiles, and why “simple” only stays simple when the infrastructure is...

XTEN-AV is at ISE 2026 showing how to speed up the parts of AV work that usually eat the most time: design, documentation, quoting, and keeping everything aligned when requirements change. In this quick conversation with co-founder Sahil Dhingra, we talk about why that matters for higher ed teams trying to standardize room types and deliver more projects with the same staffing.  We also dig into X...

This episode is a quick, on-the-show-floor conversation with Jay Taylor from ScreenBeam at ISE 2026. We talk through what ScreenBeam is focused on this year at Booth 2V150, including updates around active learning workflows, advanced video routing, and BrowserCast, plus where their roadmap has shifted based on what customers are asking for.  A big chunk of the discussion is about campus-wide commu...

In this special edition of Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Joe Way (UCLA; HETMA co-founder; Higher Ed AV Media founder) to unpack two major recognitions: induction into SCN’s Hall of Fame and inclusion in a Top 100 innovators and entrepreneurs list. Joe frames the awards as bigger than personal accolades—signals that higher ed AV’s voice is increasingly being treated as a peer in t...

The Road to 10K kicks off 2026 with a theme that hits right where higher ed AV/IT teams actually live: the calendar turns, the mission stays the same, and the real work is recommitting with fresh intention. Ryan Gray is joined by Atkins Fleming (Texas State University, HETMA Treasurer), Erin Maher-Moran (Johns Hopkins University, HETMA Chair), and Scott Sanders (Sennheiser) for a wide-ranging conv...

Dropping in the early days of January 2026, this “December 2025” edition intentionally looks backward before it looks ahead—using the turn of the year as a moment to reflect, reset, and reconnect. Instead of a single host monologue, the episode is built around community voice notes: real people sharing their biggest wins, challenges, and surprises from 2025.  You’ll hear how relationships, volunte...

In this December episode of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with John Pfeffer from the University at Buffalo, chair of HETMA’s FlexSpace committee, to explore how a long-running learning space repository can evolve to meet the needs of a growing higher ed AV community. John traces his path from a small K–12 district to leading large-scale classroom technology strategy at...

For December’s theme of productive rest, HETMA brings a special crossover: a Big Think Thursday live stream from the HETMA Community feed, captured on Joe Way’s dock in sunny Southern California. Joe and AVNation’s Tim Albright dig into what it really looks like to rest on purpose when your calendar usually makes you wince. From learning to say no after 30 years of always saying yes, to hacking th...

In this November edition of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair, host Erin Maher-Moran sits down with HETMA Sponsorship Chair and UC Berkeley AV leader Matt Kaminski to explore the month’s theme: Pit Stop – Grounded Gratitude . Matt traces his unexpected path from ER, pediatrics, and labor-and-delivery nursing in France to becoming an Audio Visual and digital services leader in higher education at UC B...

Recorded live at Vanderbilt University, this month’s Road to 10K conversation dives into November’s theme: practicing gratitude. Ryan sits down with Dr. Joe Way (UCLA) and Brittany Grant (Aims Community College) to explore how failure, forgiveness, and community shape who we become – not just as AV/IT professionals, but as humans. They trace the origins of the Road to 10K initiative, reflect on HE...

Recorded on-site amid the bustle of the HETMA Nashville Roadshow at Vanderbilt University, this month’s roundtable trades polished studio quiet for real-world energy and candid conversation. Ryan sits down with Chris Kelly (Creighton University; HETMA Advisory Board Chair), Rebecca Wade (Igloo Vision), and Scott Ramsayer (Shure, Market Development) to ask a simple prompt with big implications: one...

HETMA Board Chair and host Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Troy Powers , Vice Chair of HETMA and Director at Northwestern University, to trace his path from construction electrician to higher-ed AV leader, and why he believes education is the long-game solution to society’s toughest problems. Troy reflects on mission, basic research, and why higher ed doesn’t always get credit for world-changing i...

In this episode, Erin Maher-Moran interviews Brittney Grant, the chair of HETMA's Approved Program Committee. Brittney shares her unexpected journey into higher education technology, which began with her involvement in high school theater and later at her church's tech team. After working in various fields like healthcare and manufacturing, she returned to live events. The COVID-19 pandemic led to...

Today on HETMA Presents..., Ryan sits down with David Lopez, Global Director of Education Strategy at ScreenBeam, to unpack how wireless display has evolved from a convenience feature to a core building block for learning spaces. David traces the roots from Intel WiDi and Miracast to today’s multi-OS reality (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome) and explains why standards-based casting still matt...

September’s Road to 10K digs into how positive, repeatable habits become the engine of team culture and performance. Host Ryan Gray is joined by Brian Shanks (Texas State University), Annie Foster (Washington and Lee University; HETMA Secretary), and Steve Greenblatt (Control Concepts) to swap practical frameworks: stacking habits so one triggers the next, using “alerts” to spot when you’re slippi...

In this August edition of This Month in Higher Ed AV , host Ryan Gray is joined by Andy Vogel (The Ohio State University), Ann Kelly (UCLA), and Tim Neviska (Kenyon College) for a lively, insightful, and layered conversation about three timely pieces shaping the AV/IT landscape in higher education. The panel opens with a discussion of “The Cloud Revolution in Pro AV: Why the Future is Software-Def...

In this August installment of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair , Board Chair Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Membership Chair Tim Neviska of Kenyon College for an honest and uplifting conversation about professional growth, connection, and finding your place in higher ed AV. What starts as a chat about committee work quickly turns into a deeply relatable story about career pivots, introversion, and...

In this second installment of HETMA Presents… The Road to 10K , host Ryan Gray is joined by three incredible guests—Tim Albright (AVNation), Britt Yenser (Northampton Community College), and Chris Dieterich (Biamp)—to explore August’s theme: Merging Lanes – Connect to Grow . The conversation is personal, practical, and full of insight, emphasizing that growth doesn’t happen in isolation. Whether y...

This debut episode of This Month in Higher Ed AV kicks off a monthly panel discussion reviewing key content posted to Higher Ed AV Media. Host Ryan Gray is joined by Jon Gunzel of John A. Logan College, Renee Benson of Sony Professional Display Solutions, and Erin Maher-Moran , Chair of HETMA from Johns Hopkins University. Together, they explore major trends and insights shaping the higher ed AV l...

In this inaugural installment of HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair , host Erin Maher-Moran , Chair of the HETMA Board of Directors, sits down with Chris Kelly of Creighton University and Advisory Boards Chair of HETMA. The conversation dives into Chris’s unique journey from social work and counseling into higher education technology, exploring how his early experiences shaped his leadership style and...

In the premiere episode of HETMA Presents , the leadership team kicks off the “Road to 10K” initiative with a candid, unscripted conversation about growth, purpose, and what success really looks like for the HETMA community. Host Ryan Gray is joined by Joe Way, BC Hatchett, and Troy Powers to explore the launch of HETMA’s new themed year—one focused not on sales or metrics, but on authentic person...