Feb. 13, 2009

Name: Jamie Pollard
Institution/Organization: Iowa State University
Number of years in your position: 3 years
Alma Mater: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Hometown: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Why you became involved in CABMA: Professional development, networking, desire to learn more about the profession.

Favorite part about being in CABMA: Friendships

Biggest challenge to working in athletics: Balancing family time with work time

Greatest accomplishment to date: Getting my wife to marry me

Most important skill you have developed in your career: Public Speaking

Best advice you were ever given: Do what you say you are going to do and do not be afraid to personally deliver bad news - you will be more respected for being straight forward.

Most influential person in your career: Debbie Yow

Advice for those looking to get into athletics administration: Be willing to accept responsibility and hold yourself and others accountable.

Dream Job: Lead singer in a successful rock or country band

Hidden Talent: Working in the yard

One item you cannot live without: PDA

Who would you choose to switch places with for a day: My wife

If you could attend one sporting event this year, it would be: Tour de France What you see yourself doing upon retirement from athletics: Living on the water, near a golf course.