The Pathways to Success with Julian Placino

Julian Placino is a recruiter turned success speaker, show host, and media entrepreneur. The Pathways to Success is a show dedicated to helping viewers find their pathway to success by having conversations that educate, inspire, and transform with the world's greatest leaders. The show has featured company founders, CEOs, New York Times best-selling authors, TEDx speakers, professional athletes, and prodigious entrepreneurs.

230: Intentional Living for Lasting Success | Mark Sinatra & Julian Placino 07/19/2024

229: Be a Master of Your Craft | Ginny Kissling & Julian Placino 06/26/2024

229: Be a Master of Your Craft | Ginny Kissling & Julian Placino Ginny Kissling is the Global President and COO of Ryan, a global tax services, software, and technology firm providing an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services, and solutions. She leads more than 4,800 team members spanning 80 offices across the globe and is responsible for all aspects of service delivery and global shared services, as well as strategic and enterprise initiatives. Ginny is a nationally recognized, award-winning tax advisory leader and is frequently recognized as a role model for female leadership. She is a sought-after speaker, and industry thought leader and has authored several published articles. Most recently, she was named to D CEO's 2022 Dallas 500 list, an annual publication profiling the most influential business, civic, and nonprofit leaders in North Texas. Ginny currently serves as the Chair of the North Texas Food Bank and is on the Board of Directors for Dallas Capital Bank. She is a long-standing member of the New York University's (NYU) Continuing Legal Education's State and Local Tax Advisory Board and, in 2018, received the NYU School of Professional Studies prestigious Paul H. Frankel Award for Outstanding Achievement in State and Local Taxation. What you'll learn: About Ryan [1:13] Growth through purpose and excellence [2:08] Generosity: Ryan’s values and principles [4:24] A day in the life as Global President and COO [7:00] Technology and the future of Ryan [10:04] Ginny’s origin story [13:50] Acquiring mentors for professional growth [15:36] Find your inspiration [17:18] Ginny as Ryan’s first intern [19:46] Master systems as well as your craft [22:56] Be engaged and choose your attitude [27:24] What you should focus on early in your career [31:56] Wife & mother: Work and family integration [33:02] Ginny’s definition of success [36:55] Connect with Ginny Kissling: Download new podcast episodes here: You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: CityCentral: DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/31904202

228: Education is Freedom | James W. Keyes & Julian Placino 03/29/2024

228: Education is Freedom | James W. Keyes & Julian Placino Jim is a global business leader, philanthropist, educator, artist, musician, commercial pilot, and modern renaissance man. He is the former CEO of two internally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc, and Blockbuster, Inc. His other business interests cover a broad range of industries including retail, consumer products, technology, new space, energy, and advanced nuclear. He sits on several public company boards and serves as a board adviser to a venture capital firm and a number of start-up companies. Keyes’ philanthropic initiatives, have an equally broad focus, including serving on the Board of Governors for the American Red Cross, the former Chairman of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and serving on the board of directors for institutions such as UT Southwestern Medical School, The Cooper Institute, Dallas Performing Arts Center, SMU Cox School of Business, Columbia Business School, and his alma mater, College of the Holy Cross. He has had a lifelong commitment to education, serving as a founding director of the Dallas Education Foundation and is the founder of the Education is Freedom Foundation. A personification of the American Dream, Keyes came from his humble beginnings and was inducted in 2005 as a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. What you'll learn: From Outhouse to Penthouse: Jim’s Origin Story [1:28] Programming Your Mind for Resilience [6:10] C.E.O. - Change Equals Opportunity [10:19] Faith Formation, Values, & Character [14:48] The Importance of Cultural Literacy [15:40] Who Should Read This Book? [23:00] Knowledge Takes Away Fear [26:07] The Definition of Freedom [27:52] C-Suite Learnings: What, How, Why [32:43] Jim’s Definition of Success [39:54] Connect with James W. Keyes: Download new podcast episodes here: You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: Codeup: CityCentral: DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/30598788

227: Cultivating Authentic Leadership | Jeff Margolese & Julian Placino 01/09/2024

227: Cultivating Authentic Leadership | Jeff Margolese & Julian Placino Jeff Margolese is the Senior Vice President for the ServiceNow Global Solution Consulting (SC) organization. Mr. Margolese joined ServiceNow in 2015 to lead the company’s SC organization for the Americas region. He moved into his current role as SVP in February of 2019 and currently leads a team of 2,200 pre-sales solution consultants worldwide. In his role at ServiceNow, Mr. Margolese helps set the strategic direction for the Solution Consulting organization ensuring the global segments of ServiceNow’s business have the right tools, processes, and people in place to make our customers successful in achieving their digital transformation. Mr. Margolese also meets with customers all over in the world in various industries to learn about their business issues and to provide ServiceNow solutions that create the most value. Mr. Margolese spearheaded the creation of the Workflow Design Studio (WDS), a unique team within the SC organization that works directly with customers to solve some of their most challenging problems using a human-centered design approach. Mr. Margolese has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining ServiceNow, he spent 10 years at VMware as the Senior Director of Systems Engineering and managed a team of more than 45 engineers in the central region of the United States. Mr. Margolese worked with various companies such as DELL, American Airlines, Sabre, El Paso Energy, Mcafee, HEB, Citibank, Southwest, BMC, and Entergy while at VMware to develop their virtualization and cloud strategies. Prior to his role as a senior director, he held sales engineering positions with Sterling Commerce (IBM) and webMethods (Software AG). While serving as a director at webMethods, Mr. Margolese worked with customers such as Citibank, Lockheed Martin and DELL. His primary focus at the time was on application integration and business process management. Mr. Margolese began his career in application development while living in Canada. He moved to the United States in 1994 to join the application development practice of a boutique consulting firm. Many of the applications he worked on were in the telecom industry for such companies as Verizon and Alcatel-Lucent. Eventually, Mr. Margolese helped grow the application development practice and led a team of 100 developers, while also helping the company go public in 1999. Mr. Margolese holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Winnipeg, Canada. He resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Shaleen. What you'll learn: Discovering ServiceNow [1:08] Unveiling Jeff’s Journey [7:09] Thriving on Competition for Success [10:41] Transitioning from Puzzle Solver to People Problem Solver [11:57] Career Wisdom: Be Endearing to Sales [14:38] Building a Reputation: Be Known for Something [16:19] Navigating the Unknown Endgame with Confidence [23:46] Overcoming the Paralysis of Analysis [24:30] Valuing Every Experience as Good Experience [26:04] Coping Strategies for Job Dissatisfaction [27:20] Striking the Balance: Confidence, Not Cockiness [29:34] Cultivating Self-Confidence for Personal Growth [31:16] Problem-Solving Approach: Questions First, Solutions Later [33:03] Embracing Conviction in Decision-Making [34:21] Authenticity Matters: Be Your Genuine Self [35:16] Jeff’s Ultimate Career Advice [37:56] Connect with Jeff Margolese: Download new podcast episodes here! You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: Codeup: CityCentral: DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/29417283

226: Lead With Kindness | Chris Kleinert & Julian Placino 11/24/2023

226: Lead With Kindness | Chris Kleinert & Julian Placino Chris Kleinert is CEO and president of Hunt Investment Holdings, LLC – a subsidiary of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. and the holding company for Hunt Realty Investments, Hunt Investment Group and Hoodoo Land Holdings. Chris serves on the Board of Trustees of the Communities Foundation of Texas, the Dallas Advisory Board of Directors of Amegy Bank, the Executive Board of Directors of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, and the Neeley School of Business International Board of Visitors at Texas Christian University. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Austin Street Center, the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. Chris served as the inaugural chairman of the Men's Advocacy Group (MAG) of New Friends New Life, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering victims of sex trafficking. Chris continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the MAG, which was created to mobilize men to take action against trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy, education, and volunteerism. In 2017, Chris and his wife, Ashlee, co-founded The Good Foundation to understand and address social issues, with a focus on sex trafficking and vulnerable populations in our community. Prior to joining Hunt in 1996, Chris was employed by Texas Commerce Bank (now JPMorgan Chase) and General Mills. He received an MBA with a concentration in finance from Texas Christian University and a BBA in marketing from Southern Methodist University. What you'll learn: About Hunt Consolidated Investments [1:16] A Day in the Life as CEO [4:01] Exciting Projects on the Horizon [5:07] Chris Kleinert’s Origin Story [9:00] Pivotal Moment: From Good to Extraordinary [10:36] Who is Ashlee Hunt [11:31] The Hunt Family Legacy [13:52] Navigating luck, Intentionality, and Destiny [19:54] The Influential Force of Mentors [21:53] Common Traits of High-Performing Business Leaders [23:59] Discerning Character: A Vital Skill [26:50] Choose Your Circle Wisely [30:00] The Difference Between Kindness and Niceness [32:43] Be The Best Where You Are [35:08] Connect with Chris Kleinert: Connect with Hunt Consolidated, Inc: Download new podcast episodes here! You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: Codeup: CityCentral: DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/28782923

225: Take The Risk | Amy Wheelus & Julian Placino 10/30/2023

225: Take The Risk | Amy Wheelus & Julian Placino Amy serves as CTIO for Gigapower, LLC, a start-up fiber broadband network operator. She has responsibility for the network architecture, roadmap, engineering, product development and information technology systems for Gigapower. Prior to joining Gigapower, LLC, Amy had a stellar career at AT&T, most recently as VP of Architecture & Strategic Technology Planning in the Corporate Strategy and Development business unit of AT&T. She is the Board Chair of Tech Titans, a forum that connects the regional technology community of North Texas. In 2021, she was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the top Women in Technology in North Texas. She was previously recognized in 2019 as a “Rising Star in Telecom” by FierceTelecom, an industry publication. What you’ll learn: Introduction to Gigapower [1:01] Gigapower and the Consumer Experience [2:45] The Journey to 1.5 Million Customer Locations [3:20] A Day in the Life as CTIO [4:38] Spotlight: Amy Wheelus at AT&T [8:36] Life in Rural Northwest Florida [11:00] Developing a Passion for Tinkering at 8 Years Old [12:38] Encouragement to Follow Curiosities and Interests [14:01] Pursuing Opportunities for Personal Fulfillment [16:33] Family's Influence on Success [18:34] Training Your Mind to Think Differently [22:05] Exploring Gender Disparities in Technology [26:08] Insights into Women in Business [30:17] Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Business [32:20] Advice for Women in Business and Tech [36:46] Understanding Leadership [38:06] Challenging Established Norms Respectfully [39:31] Cultivating Self-Leadership [41:16] Amy’s Perspective on Success [43:29] Connect with Amy Wheelus: Connect with Gigapower: Connect with Tech Titans: Download new podcast episodes here! You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: Codeup: CityCentral: DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/28466033

224: Show Up & Engage | Will Coleman & Julian Placino 10/04/2023

224: Show Up & Engage | Will Coleman & Julian Placino Will Coleman is the co-founder and CEO of Alto, an affordable premium rideshare service headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Alto elevates the experience for passengers and drivers by providing unmatched safety, hospitality, and consistency in every ride and delivery. Will is a former Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led the consumer air and travel practice and helped some of the world’s largest travel brands build disruptive strategies for growth. Will graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Dallas native. What you’ll learn: What sets Alto apart [1:00] Alto’s beginnings and how it all started [2:15] The customer profile Alto aims to serve [3:38] Hiring W2 drivers to enhance passenger experience [5:33] Alto’s outlook for the future [9:11] How 7-year-old Will embraced the role of an entrepreneur [10:53] Cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset among children [12:46] Discovering and harnessing your strengths [16:38] Why it’s essential to venture beyond your comfort zone [18:38] Gaining insights from navigating uncertainty [20:53] Will’s experience as a Partner at McKinsey & Company [23:00] Why Will decided to make the entrepreneurial leap [23:38] A decision making philosophy to live regret-free [25:12] Will’s propensity for risk-taking as a clue to success [26:22] Exploring Will’s problem-solving techniques [28:04] The necessity of failure to make progress [30:11] The nonlinear pattern of success [33:03] How to stay inspired during challenging times [34:50] The key to effective goal setting and achievement [35:55] Will’s best career advice [37:57] Will’s definition of success [39:22] Connect with Will Coleman: Connect with Alto: Alto Promo Code: “IKNOWTHECEO” (2 free rides) Download new podcast episodes here! You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Headstorm: Codeup: CityCentral: DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/28222460

223: Unlocking Happiness with the 3 P’s of Success | Larry North & Julian Placino 06/19/2023

223: Unlocking Happiness with the 3 P’s of Success | Larry North & Julian Placino Larry North is an esteemed Dallas figure and legendary fitness entrepreneur. Today, as an Operating Partner at Satori Capital, he’s on the lookout for amazing companies to invest in or partner with. Larry started his career in the gym business as a teenager. He willed his way to talk radio at age 24 with his "Better You" radio show, currently 32 years running now at CBS KRLD 1080am. He opened his first health club, Larry North Fitness, in 1989 at the prestigious Highland Park Village, and grew it to 4 locations across North Texas. His first book, "Get Fit" was published in 1992 and was on the bestseller list for 157 weeks. "Living Lean" and "Slimdown for Life" shortly followed and were bestsellers as well. In 1994 he created the "Great North American Slimdown" infomercial which became a global sensation with over 1.2 million customers and generating over 150 million in revenue. His TV show, "Get Fit" ran for many years on regional sports networks (currently Fox Sports) and shot 70 episodes. Larry has presented his Optimal Living Seminar in dozens of countries and all across America. When asked what's next, he says, “I’m just getting started!” He's currently a spokesperson for BioTE, the largest Optimal Hormone company in the world. Larry has successfully made the transition into the realm of private equity, where he currently operates as a licensed broker responsible for identifying and securing investment opportunities or strategic partnership with various businesses. What you’ll learn: The Satori Capital difference [1:26] Who Larry invests in and why [6:41] Larry’s mission and purpose [9:32] Humble beginnings: Larry’s origin story [12:50] The power of self-belief and work ethic [19:01] How to increase your self-belief [20:47] Finding your passion to unlock your gifts and talents [26:55] Michael Money, Starting my own PR Firm, and creative marketing strategies [29:51] Why enthusiasm drives success in business and life [32:32] The 3 P’s of Success: Passion, Persistence, Perseverance [35:44] How to deal with fear and rejection [37:14] Getting creative to market yourself [38:49] Be everywhere and anywhere [42:05] Larry’s best career advice [44:50] Success equals happiness [46:04] Connect with Larry North: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-north-3b0000a/ Download new podcast episodes here! https://julianplacino.com/podcast/ You can follow Julian at: Website: https://julianplacino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianplacino/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianplacino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julian.placino Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/27192753

222: Finding Your Skill Set | Tim McPherson & Julian Placino 05/01/2023

222: Finding Your Skill Set | Tim McPherson & Julian Placino Tim McPherson is the CEO at Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC. HSS is the nations' leading supplier of talent to the hotel, resort and casino industry, and is the only hospitality niche staffing firm ranked within the Top 100 of all USA Staffing Firms. In 2020, HSS was acquired by Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS). Tim has over 30 years of wide ranging staffing industry experience, with a proven track record of building and leading top-performing teams in multiple niches within the staffing arena, including Hospitality, Engineering, IT, Industrial, Administrative, Accounting, On-Site Management and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. He also has extensive experience in new business development, corporate acquisition and integration, field branch operations, outsourced project sales, and VMS/MSP program support. In 2021, Tim was once again recognized as a member of the “Staffing 100” by Staffing Industry Analysts, his 6th time to be included on this list. This prestigious award recognizes his work history spanning the entire spectrum of the staffing industry, and his influence on the organizations he has led to increasing success. In 2014, he was additionally recognized as one of the Top 8 innovative leaders within the OnLine staffing market space. What you’ll learn: About Hospitality Staffing Solutions [1:22] The mission of Hospitality Staffing Solutions [2:52] The HSS competitive advantage [3:57] Tim’s vision for HSS [4:47] Is college for everyone? [9:30] Priceless lessons from Tim’s parents [10:26] How to cultivate competitiveness [11:15] How to hire and screen for competitiveness [11:46] Why being the “black sheep” is not always bad thing [13:50] Diversity and organizational success [15:38] How to know if you’re in the right career [23:24] Hitting “rock bottom” as a springboard to success [25:38] How managers can get the most out of their teams [27:47] The key skill to grow as a leader [29:11] What HSS did to survive and thrive during the pandemic [29:59] How to acquire a mentor [33:28] Tim’s biggest failure and what he learned from it [34:26] (send to Rob) Artificial Intelligence and the future of staffing [36:54] (send to Rob) Tim’s best advice for career growth and advancement [38:53] How to face your fears and grow from them [41:05] How to use rejection to breed resilience [41:46] How to reframe failure to fuel future success [43:03] How to mitigate your weaknesses [44:38] How to succeed with your personal finances [46:17] Recommended reading [47:51] Connect with Tim McPherson: Download new podcast episodes here! You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: CityCentral: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/26707857

221: Finding Your Own Happiness | Curtis Hite & Julian Placino 02/28/2023

221: Finding Your Own Happiness | Curtis Hite & Julian Placino Curtis Hite is the CEO and Chairman of Improving, a software consulting and training company with a focus on Conscious Capitalism. He has grown Improving to over 250 million in revenues, 1,500+ employees, and 15 offices. Improving provides software development, technology consulting, and agile training to clients globally. Improving has been recognized 13 times by the Inc. 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. The company has also received more than 100 recognitions as one of the best places to work in nearly all the markets they serve as well as several national best places to work awards. Curtis is a regular speaker on leadership and culture and has been recognized on the Inc 500/5000 list for most admired CEO of the year and as an Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist. What you’ll learn: About Improving [1:15] How Improving is changing the perception of IT [1:28] Improving’s vision of the future [3:51] Misconceptions about conscious capitalism [6:00] Origin story of Curtis Hite [11:12] What Curtis learned from becoming a “hero to zero” [12:50] Where does motivation come from? [14:16] How to raise children with good character [15:14] The role of a disciplinarian parent as a clue to success [16:23] A spiritual event that caused a seismic transformation [17:58] How to explore your own spirituality [20:39] Understanding Curtis’s gifts and strengths [22:06] How to discover your own gifts and strengths [24:31] The importance of cultural alignment in business [25:52] How to shape company culture [28:28] Early challenges at Improving and lessons learned [34:23] How to survive as a startup company [37:13] Curtis’s advice on how to stand out in your career [39:18] Curtis’s advice for startup entrepreneurs [42:21] How to overcome fear and develop courage [43:24] Tips to learn and grow from failure [47:00] Morning routines that prime Curtis for success [48:51] Connect with Curtis Hite: Download new podcast episodes here! You can follow Julian at: Website: Instagram: Linkedin: Tiktok: Facebook: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: CityCentral: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/26084814

220: Don’t Start A Business, Close A Gap | Dr. Nick Zenarosa & Julian Placino 02/03/2023

219: Bob Beaudine | Author of The Power of Who 05/31/2022

219: Bob Beaudine | Author of The Power of Who Bob Beaudine is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine. He is one of the nation's most respected search executives having conducted 100's of searches for Fortune 500 companies, entertainment entities, professional sports organizations, non-profits, olympic bodies, and universities, among many others. Celebrating over 50 years in business, Eastman & Beaudine has been named by The Wall Street Journal as the “top recruiting firm in college sports." Sports Illustrated named Bob the “top front-office matchmaker in sports” as well as the “most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of." These accolades come as a result of Bob helping shape the leadership teams of NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL franchises and league offices, in addition to university athletic departments and conferences across the nation. Bob’s experience extends to the PGA TOUR, USTA, PBR, U.S. Olympics, NASCAR, UFC, and sports-related non-profits among others. Bob is the bestselling author of The Power of WHO! and 2 Chairs. He is a frequent speaker at universities, corporations, conventions, conferences, and workshops. He headlined the Texas Conference for Women as well as the Sports Business Journal Motorsports Marketing Forum, and has spoken at AIG, Exxon-Mobile, Nike, Advocare, Cessna, MSG Sports, La Madeleine, Sabre, Learfield, and dozens of other major corporations. He has appeared on The Today Show, Fox Business Network, Canada’s Business News Network, ABC Good Morning Texas, Fox Good Day, CBN News, and has appeared on CNBC as an expert on intercollegiate athletics. Bob’s leadership also extends into the community. He is currently on the Advisory Board of Directors for the Positive Coaching Alliance, the College Football Assistance Fund, and the Cox School of Business at SMU, his alma mater. He is a former Chairman of the Doak Walker National Running Back Award, and a former Board of Director of the two-time American League Champions Texas Rangers. Bob and his wife, Cheryl, have been married over three decades and have three grown daughters and four grandchildren. Social Links: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/23285471

218: Why Crypto? The Apollo Difference | Matt Johnson | Founder & CEO at Apollo Crypto 04/18/2022

217: Jonathan Campos | CTO at Alto | Career Secrets for Technologists 04/08/2022

216 : Dave Seaton | Founder & Principal at Seaton CX 02/01/2022

215: Jas Kalsi | Co-Founder and CEO at Santé bespoke 12/09/2021

214: Lawrence King | CEO at Headstorm 11/19/2021

213: ScholarShot Inc. | Dan Hooper & Nathalie Flores 11/18/2021

212: Eddy Badrina | CEO at Eden Green Technology 11/11/2021

211: Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West | Texas Gubernatorial Candidate 11/03/2021

211: Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West | Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Lt. Col. Allen West (R.) Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the US Congress. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22- year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, one with Valor device, and a Valorous Unit Award. In 1993 he was named the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year. In November of 2010, Allen was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida's 22nd District. As a member of the 112th Congress, he sat on the Small Business and Armed Services Committees and was instrumental in passage of the 2011 and 2012 National Defense Authorization Acts. He is a NewsmaxTV Contributor, Senior Fellow of the Media Research Center, and author of Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin’s Journey to Family, Faith and Freedom, Hold Texas, Hold the Nation: Victory or Death, and We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto. He is the former Executive Director of the National Center for Policy Analysis in Dallas Texas, and a former Director of the Booker T. Washington Initiative (BTWI) for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In July of 2020, Mr. West was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas by and overwhelming majority of State delegates. West is an avid distance runner, a Master SCUBA diver, and in his spare time he enjoys cheering his beloved Tennessee Volunteers. Lt. Col. West is a former commissioned officer in the Texas State Guard. Lt. Col. West is a legacy life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, life member of the American Legion, life member of the Association of the United States Army, the Society of the First Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, and 101st Airborne Division. He is Patriot Life Member (Benefactor) and Board of Directors member of the National Rifle Association and Life Member (Benefactor) of the Texas State Rifle Association. Lieutenant Colonel West is an inductee into the University of Tennessee Army ROTC Hall of Fame. He is on the Board of Advisors of Amegy Bank, Dallas Region. In 2016, Lt. Col. West was appointed by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. He is married to Dr. Angela Graham-West, a financial adviser, and they have two daughters, Aubrey, a Board-certified Physician Assistant, and Austen, a nursing assistant. He is also the proud grandfather of a grandson, Jaxton. Social: Pathways to Success is brought to you by: CityCentral: (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) /episode/index/show/pathwaystosuccess/id/21041465