In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Melissa Blakesly, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Budget and Appropriations Liaison, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FML), sits down with host Tom Rhoads to reflect on a career shaped by mobility, mentorship, and a willingness to take on new challenges. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation about navigating a nonlinear career in public service, the important of developing and supporting the FM workforce, and how practical applications of AI may help FM professionals turn data into actionable insight. 

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Shawn Lennon, Assistant Deputy Chief Financial Officer, OUSW(C), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. Tune in for conversations about strategy to achieve a clean audit opinion, a groundbreaking financial statement, career advice and more. 

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Russ Rumbaugh, Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. Tune in for conversations about the current budget environment, challenges in the financial management workforce, career advice and more.  

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Victoria Crouse, Former Deputy Director, Office of Financial Operations, DON Financial Management and Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Victoria’s career trajectory to her role at DON, advice for early careerists and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight.  

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Mike Cook, G-8, Army Materiel Command (AMC), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mike’s career trajectory to his current role at AMC, the team’s recent accomplishments and fiscal goals, and advice for early careerists. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Mike McCord, Former Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) & CFO, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mike’s career trajectory, advice for early careerists and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Bridget Collins, Chief of Finance and Accounting, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Bridget's pathway to her current role at DTRA, how the agency was able to produce a clean opinion in their second year of audit without an extension, and a memorable experience when she spent time in Afghanistan. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management and Guidehouse, Pete Bowman, Human Capital Branch Head, Office of the Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Mr. Bowman’s pathway to his current role, an integrated talent approach in development at the Navy, and advice for young professionals. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Financial Management and Guidehouse, Ms. Tesa Lanoy, CFO & Comptroller of the U.S. Special Operations Command, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss the latest ongoings in the financial management space. The pair discuss Ms. Lanoy’s pathway to her current role, what makes SOCOM unique compared to other combatant commands, and advice for young professionals. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight. 

In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) and Guidehouse, Ms. Calandra Layne, Director of Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation at the Office of the Undersecretary of the Defense Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss top of mind issues in the financial management community. The pair discuss Ms. Layne’s career journey to her current role, her work towards creating a positive and nurturing team culture as a critical leader, how this supports the DoD and FIAR mission, advice for breaking into the industry and more. Listen to this new episode to gain valuable insight into changing the way people think about annual financial statement audit efforts.