How does a woman in a male-dominated industry become the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and later Chief Security Officer of The Met?

By never questioning her ability to lead. Listen as Regina Lombardo shares her journey starting in a restaurant in New York City cutting salami to becoming a career ATF agent. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the importance of having mentors and a supportive network.

Lombardo emphasizes the importance of representation and mentoring for women in federal law enforcement and shares her personal experiences and passion for supporting others through her involvement in Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE).

Lombardo also talks about the transition from the ATF to the Treasury Department to the Department of Justice and the controversies surrounding the agency. She reflects on her time as the ATF Director and the challenges and rewards of the position.

Listen to the end to hear Regina discuss her latest transition to her current role as the Chief Security Officer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the challenges and responsibilities that come with it — including dealing with the Kardashians.

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Join John and Dave with guest, Jody Weis, former FBI Special Agent in Charge in both the Los Angeles and Philadelphia Field Offices and 54th Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD).

Throughout this episode, Jody Weis shares his background and career journey, from his transition from the military to becoming an FBI agent and eventually the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department.

Hear how a terrible interview with the FBI almost turned him away from a 23-year career as a Special Agent, what he thinks of the organizational structure of the FBI, and the cultural differences between agencies.

Jody also discusses the challenges and rewards of his time as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, leading a large police department, before his transition to the private sector. He highlights the importance of understanding the daily struggles of the community and the need for collaboration between the police, state's attorney, and mayor to make a significant difference.

Last, he shares his experience of working in the private sector consulting and the satisfaction of making a positive impact. Listen to gain a deeper understanding of the law enforcement skills needed in the private sector, such as salesmanship, investigation, and the ability to read a room.

Fed Time Stories is brought to you by Kaseware, an investigative case management solution. Learn more at www.kaseware.com/fedtimestoriespodcast

John and Dave host Fed Time Stories with guest Dorian Deligeorges, CEO of Kaseware.

Learn the typical and also unusual process for how someone can end up as a Special Agent at the FBI and how not every experience at this agency means staying there till retirement at the age of 57.

Dorian shares the interesting tale of how he ended up fixing a multi-million dollar IT project at the FBI. From dealing with the bureaucracy and challenges and frustrations of IT projects in the government sector, Dorian and Nathan Burrows, Co-Founder of Kaseware, created Sentinel – the case management system still used by the FBI today.

This episode highlights the beginning of what ultimately inspired Dorian and Nathan to found Kaseware. Listen to hear Kaseware’s history and the beginnings of our dedication to serving those who serve.

Fed Time Stories is brought to you by Kaseware, an investigative case management solution. Learn more at www.kaseware.com/fedtimestoriespodcast