The Owner's Chair

In this episode of The Owner’s Chair, host Bill Fehr welcomes Athena Mulvey, Partner at PURE Project Management. With a unique background spanning engineering, finance, and owner’s representation, Athena brings a multifaceted perspective to leading complex capital projects in healthcare.

From aligning diverse stakeholders to navigating high-stakes environments where patient care and construction intersect, Athena shares hard-earned insights into what defines success in healthcare capital planning. She unpacks the often misunderstood challenges of hospital projects, the evolving expectations of healthcare clients, and the tools and innovations that are reshaping project delivery.

Tune in for a conversation on leadership, adaptability, and what it takes to guide institutions through change while keeping the long view in mind.

In this episode of The Owner’s Chair, host Bill Fehr sits down with Kortne Gosha, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Capital Planning and Facilities at the University of Nebraska. With a career that’s taken him from equipment manager to leading major capital projects across several top athletic programs, Kortne shares how he’s built a new project management team at Nebraska, what defines success in high-stakes athletic facilities, and how technology and partnerships are shaping the future of the built environment in college sports. Tune in for insights on team leadership, aligning stakeholders, and creating athletic facilities that serve not just programs—but entire communities.

What does it take to manage hundreds of
education projects across the country—and still keep
an eye on the future?

In this episode of The Owner’s Chair, we sit down with
Emerson Ward, Vice President at CORE Construction,
to talk about lessons learned from two decades in the
field, the changing face of school construction, and
what’s coming next.

From smarter buildings to AI and the evolving
education market, Emerson brings perspective you
won’t want to miss.

Want actionable insights into the world of Capital Projects?

In this episode of The Owner's Chair, host Bill Fehr sits down with Ann Volz, President of Volz Company, to explore the evolving role of owner’s representatives and how they drive success in complex projects.

Ann shares her personal experiences, expert strategies, and key industry insights—offering a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s capital projects. Plus, she unpacks how modern events can disrupt and redefine project management across industries.

Join host Bill Fehr as he sits down with Beth, the Principal and CEO of Launch PM, a leading project management firm. In this insightful episode, they dive into technology best practices, industry trends, and strategies for success in project management. Don't miss this engaging discussion!

Welcome to the Owner's Chair!

In the premiere episode of The Owner’s Chair, host Bill Fehr sits down with Chris Nations, President and CEO of Nations Group, a leading owner’s representative firm. With a wealth of experience managing large-scale capital projects, Chris shares invaluable insights into the foundational elements of successfully starting and running a project.

Specializing in sports facilities—particularly college football stadiums—Chris discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in this space. Whether you're navigating project planning, execution, or collaboration, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage complex, high-stakes projects from an expert who’s seen it all.