NCSEA On Location

In this episode of On Location, join Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams and Brandi Gallebo of Franklin County (Ohio) Child Support Enforcement Services as they host a conversation with Regina Cruise and Marquese Howard of Riverside County, CA highlighting their “year-round” focus on Child Support Awareness and Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM) outreach campaigns. Their efforts in collaboration with their sister child support agencies and their many community partners provide ongoing education and support to families regarding child support services as well as referrals to other assistive services. Their team and their program make such a positive impact within their community. Listen now for more!

On this episode of NCSEA On Location, hosts Tim Lightner (Courtland Consulting) and DeAnna Rice (CA Department of Child Support Services) facilitate a candid conversation centered on the passing of the gavel—the transition ofleadership from outgoing NCSEA President Connie Chesnik (Administrator, Division of Family and Economic Security at the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families) to incoming President Ethan McKinney (Vice President forBusiness Development and Corporate Strategy at Protech Solutions, Inc.). Together, Connie and Ethan reflect on their journeys within the child support community, the milestones and surprises of the past year, and the strategic vision for the year ahead.

Join Pat O’Donnell (YoungWilliams) and Brandi Gallebo (Frankin County Child Support Enforcement Services) as they host today’s podcast edition.  NCSEA on Location is proud to present a conversation with the 2026 Ann Marie Ruskin Child Support Leadership awardee, Dr. Trish Skophammer.  During her distinguished career, Trish has dedicated her energy, time and commitment to the development of policy change recommendations which have made such a positive impact on the lives of countless families throughout the country. A tireless NCSEA volunteer, Trish leads by example, mentors aspiring leaders, and has mastered the art of being in multiple places at the same time.  Listen as Trish describes her career journey, both its rewards and opportunities in the future.

On this episode of On Location, Pat O’Donnell (YoungWilliams) sits down with Chris Tran (Director of the Alaska Child Support Program) to discuss a huge win: going from concept to a fully operational statewide system in under three years. Chris spotlights the incredible teamwork behind the scenes and the lasting impact this work will have on families across the state. Listen to a conversation about leadership, teamwork, and turning ambitious vision into reality.

Welcome back to another edition of NCSEA On Location.  Tim Lightner (Courtland Consulting) is joined today by NCSEA President Connie Chesnik (Administrator, Division of Family and Economic Security at the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families), along with Past-Presidents Charles Smith (Vice President of Business Development atGreenCourt Legal Technologies in Texas) and Jim Fleming (Director, Child Support Section at the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services). Together, we are diving into the landmark April 1st Child Support Briefingsheld for House Ways & Means and Senate Finance committee staffers in Washington, D.C. Stay tuned as they discuss the months of planning behind the event, the key legislative priorities presented, and our guests' key takeaways from reading the room. 
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