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Former Fed Friday

Listen in as hosts Mike Pereira, Hunter Gros, Shelley McGuire, or David Blackburn, this podcast explores the journeys, challenges, and successes of transitioning from the federal workforce to the private sector.

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21:12

From CFO to Change Agent: MSI's Teresa Hunter on...

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2025/11/14

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Shelley McGuire welcomes Teresa Hunter, former CFO of the IRS and now Executive Director at Management Science and Innovation (MSI), for an engaging conversation about leadership, modernization, and transformation inside one of the government’s most complex financial environments.Teresa shares her 15-year federal journey, from auditing at KPMG to driving financial modernization at GSA, DHS, Interior, and the IRS. She offers an inside look at how strong

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15:49

Carrying the Mission Forward: Benjamin Shotzberger's...

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2025/11/07

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Hunter Gros, Director of Marketing at Vtech Solution, sits down with Ben Shotzberger, a former DHS leader turned consultant, for a conversation that blends humor, heart, and hard-earned insight.From serving in DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate to supporting FEMA and Secret Service missions, Ben shares what nearly a decade in homeland security taught him about innovation, mission focus, and the unarticulated needs that often get lost between policy

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27:14

From Policy to Practice: Ariel Winter on 30 Years...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Shelley McGuire and co-host Hunter Gros sit down with Ariel Winter, founder of ABW Health Strategies and former longtime federal leader with nearly three decades in government, including roles at OMB, HHS, MedPAC, and CMS.Ariel shares his remarkable journey from intern to senior Medicare policy expert—offering a rare insider’s view of how federal health programs are shaped, funded, and implemented. He explains what it’s really like to translate

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11:24

Bridging Government and Industry with Darren Ash of...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Shelley McGuire welcomes Darren Ash, Executive Advisor at Management Science and Innovation (MSI) and former CIO of the Department of the Interior, to share his journey from decades of public service to his new role in industry.Darren reflects on his 20+ years as a senior federal executive across agencies like the IRS, USDA, and Department of Transportation, offering an inside look at how mission-driven leadership, innovation, and collaboration can

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19:27

From HUD to High-Tech: Vinay Singh on Leading with AI...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Shelley McGuire sits down with Vinay Singh, former CFO and Chief AI Officer at HUD and now Chief Experience Officer of Velocity Group Solutions, to talk all things AI, innovation, and impact.From spinning records as a college DJ to spinning up national AI strategy, Vinay brings a refreshingly human perspective to the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. He and Shelley dig into how the federal government is adopting AI, the balance between

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16:27

From DHS to Amivero: Meikle Paschal on Building...

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2025/10/10

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, hosts Shelley McGuire and Hunter Gros sit with Meikle Paschal, Senior Solutions Director at Amivero and former RPA Program Manager at USCIS’ Center of Excellence.Meikle brings a career rooted in national security and IT modernization, from testing border security systems at CBP to leading automation initiatives at DHS. Now, less than a year into his role on the industry side, he’s leveraging that federal experience to drive innovation, human-centered solutions,

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19:05

Navigating Federal IT and Beyond with Richard Klemmer...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Shelley McGuire sits down with Richard Klemmer, President of Black Box Strategies and Partner at Catapult Growth Partners. Richard’s career path is anything but ordinary. He started as a wage grade 4 in a warehouse and rose all the way to Acting CIO at the Department of Commerce’s NTIA.With over 25 years of leadership spanning technology, cybersecurity, finance, and mission support, Richard shares how he built his career step by step, from self-taught

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11:08

Inside CMS, Outside the Box: Mark Canfield’s New...

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2025/09/26

Fresh out of federal service, Mark Canfield joins the Former Fed Friday podcast with Shelley McGuire to share his journey from Deputy Director at CMS to Founder & CEO of 5pointe. In this candid conversation, Mark talks about why he left after nine years at CMS, what it was like leading high-profile programs like hospital quality reporting and the CQP platform, and how he’s now helping organizations navigate federal challenges with clarity and precision.From building custom golf carts to

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15:07

From TAC to Tista: Mark Junda on the Evolution of...

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2025/09/19

In this Former Fed Friday episode, Shelley McGuire chats with Mark Junda, Executive Director of Digital Experience at TISTA Science and Technology Corporation and former senior acquisition leader at the VA. With over 20 years in federal service, including roles at the VA TAC, OMB, and USDS, Mark reflects on his journey driving procurement reform, building contracting vehicles like T4 and T4NG, and shaping IT acquisition strategies that still influence the market today.The conversation dives into

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18:42

From Federal Service to Nonprofit Leadership with...

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2025/09/12

In this Former Fed Friday episode, Hunter Gros sits down with David Gonzalez Rice, Senior VP for Policy at the National Low Income Housing Coalition and former Biden-Harris administration appointee. David shares his journey from nonprofit leadership into federal service—and back again—highlighting how his experiences in housing and homelessness shaped national policy.He opens up about the personal and professional reasons that led him to Washington, the skills that transfer between the government

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22:04

Modernizing Government IT: Insights from Alpha...

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2025/09/05

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, hosts Shelley McGuire and Hunter Gross sit down with Rob Brown, Senior Vice President of National Security Solutions at Alpha Omega and former CTO of USCIS at DHS. Rob shares his journey from the federal government to industry, reflecting on a decade of leading large-scale IT modernization efforts, cloud adoption, cybersecurity evolution, and building mission-driven teams.He offers insights on vendor relationships, managing major federal contracts, and

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16:21

From Policy to Practice: Tom Kessler on Medicare...

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2025/08/29

On this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Shelley McGuire sits down with Thomas Kessler, owner of Kessler Healthcare Consulting and former Senior Advisor at CMS’s Center for Program Integrity. With nearly 37 years of federal service, including 28 at CMS, Tom brings unmatched insight into program integrity, fraud prevention, and the evolving role of technology in Medicare oversight.Tom shares highlights from his career, from leading fraud prevention system reports to Congress, to shaping Medicare

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23:37

Building Bridges Beyond CMS: A Conversation with...

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2025/08/22

In this Former Fed Friday episode, Shelley McGuire chats with Jeffrey Grant, President & Founder of Schedule F Healthcare Strategies and longtime CMS leader, to talk about life after 42 years in government service. From record-setting Marketplace enrollments and navigating tough transitions to building a consultancy that champions former CMS talent, Jeff shares his passion for people, programs, and public service. He also opens up about his love of the outdoors, multigenerational national park

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21:28

The Connector’s Comeback: Anita Allen’s Next Chapter...

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2025/08/15

In this Former Fed Friday conversation, Shelley McGuire sits down with Anita Allen, the fiery redhead you may remember as HHS’s long-time small business specialist for CMS and NIH, now freshly retired and stepping into life as an independent consultant. With over 35 years of federal service under her belt, Anita opens up about her journey, from navigating the sudden closure of much of HHS’s small business outreach office to her recent retirement.She shares tips for small businesses on staying

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27:54

From Hurricanes to High-Tech: John Binks on...

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2025/08/08

On this episode of Former Fed Friday, Shelley McGuire and Hunter Gros dive into the extraordinary journey of John Binks, former Chief of IT Management and Director of Air Operations at FEMA, now serving as Senior Director of Business Development at Titan Technologies. With 41 years of federal service under his belt, John brings unmatched insight into what it means to lead with purpose in both government and industry.From flying relief missions and modernizing FEMA’s IT systems to writing

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19:43

Donald Bauer on the Future of Federal HR Tech

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2025/08/01

In this insightful conversation, Shelley McGuire sits down with Donald Bauer, former Chief Technology Officer for Human Resources and Global Talent Management at the U.S. Department of State and now a Partner at Strategic Results Consulting. From writing software for the space shuttle to racing stock cars, Donald dives into the serious business of federal HRIT reform and the lessons learned from decades of government service.He reflects on his viral article The Monday After, published after his

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28:34

Skills That Stick: What Federal Employees Bring to...

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2025/07/25

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, Hunter Gros chats with guest Augusto Cangahuala, Principal, Cynuria, who shares his inspiring journey from private sector communications to nearly a decade of federal service—and back again. With a background spanning sales, marketing, IT, and customer experience, Augusto carved out a unique path within agencies like the Peace Corps, EPA, and ACF. He reflects on his transition into public service as a deeply personal way to give back to the country that welcomed

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29:32

From CMS to CEO: Karen Shields on Purposeful...

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2025/07/18

From CMS to CEO: Karen Shields on Purposeful Transition and Ethical LeadershipIn this episode of Former Fed Friday, Shelley McGuire interviews Karen Shields, a veteran with over 30 years in federal government service and current CEO of K Shields Health Tech Consulting. Karen shares her deep knowledge of transitioning from government roles to the private sector, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity alongside formal ethics guidelines. She encourages former government employees and

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19:33

Bridging Government and Industry with Emerald One’s...

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2025/07/11

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, Shelley McGuire sits down with Nicole Mayerhauser, co-founder and COO of Emerald One and a former federal executive with nearly two decades of service. Nicole shares her journey from economist at the Bureau of Economic Analysis to senior leadership at the VA, and now to entrepreneurship. She dives into the importance of outcomes-driven work, building meaningful relationships beyond agency walls, and how her government background gives her team a unique edge in

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22:34

Reorgs, RFPs, and Readiness: Phil Surine on FedHealth...

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2025/06/27

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, Shelley McGuire talks with Phil Surine, former CMS leader and managing President at Medkasa, about key shifts in federal healthcare programs. Phil explains how Medicare Advantage continues to expand, now covering over half of Medicare enrollees, and why contractors should track this trend closely. He highlights the risk of chasing RFPs tied to declining programs and stresses the importance of understanding where the government is placing its long-term bets. The

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