E49: Endeavors CEO & Former DHS CFO Chip Fulghum on Helping Our Veterans in Texas

This week, host Troy Edgar had the opportunity to sit down with Chip Fulghum, CEO of Endeavors and former Deputy Under Secretary of Management and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Homeland Security at the Ameritocracy L.A. studio.

Following his 28-year U.S. Air Force career, including 3 Pentagon tours, Chip retired as Colonel before transitioning into leadership roles within DHS.

Troy and Chip's conversation centered on their shared experiences in the DHS CFO role, emphasizing the significance of the DHS Under Secretary of Management position and the challenges associated with filling Senate-confirmed roles in the government. With many vacancies in crucial roles, they contemplated whether the 13 federal department CFO roles should remain as Senate-confirmed positions?

In this episode, Chip shared his servant leadership philosophy and the importance of prioritizing the needs of those you lead. Additionally, he talked about his work as the CEO of Endeavors, highlighting the nonprofit's mission for aiding communities in crisis and their veteran programs and partnership with the Cohen Veterans Network.

A great follow-up episode is E43: U.S. Customs & Border Protection CFO Jeff Caine on Trust, Relationships, and Communication. Jeff, with 37 years of federal service, offers valuable insight into the benefits of having a political CFO at the Department level. He also urges young individuals to consider a career in government, highlighting the opportunity to effect change and the stability and perks that federal service offers.

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