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From Secret Service to HR: Julie's Unexpected Career Journey
Stepping into the underground world of government secrets and nuclear fallout preparations, this episode features Julie, whose career journey reads like a spy thriller before landing her in HR at Sherman.
Julie shares the fascinating tale of her recruitment into a classified Department of Defense program during the Cold War. Working at Mount Weather—a massive underground bunker in Virginia—she supported operations designed to preserve government continuity in case of nuclear attack. With remarkable detail, she describes the facility's imposing blast doors, decontamination showers, underground bunkers, and even a morgue for the anticipated year-long shelter period. Government officials from the CIA, FBI, Secret Service and other agencies would conduct annual exercises there, with Julie noting that even Vice President Bush Sr. participated during her tenure.
The conversation started with Julie's current role at Sherman, where she joined on as her son-in-law Deven’s assistant before organically evolving into HR responsibilities. She reflects on the company's unique approach to hiring for the person rather than rigid roles—a refreshing change from her previous Fortune 500 experience. Despite Sherman's reputation for provocative marketing slogans, Julie notes this hasn't created HR headaches; instead, the marketing effectively drives business while employees maintain unusually harmonious relationships.
Her experience at Mount Weather instilled a "prepper" mindset that served her well during events like the COVID pandemic. Today, Julie is embarking on her next chapter, developing a 100-acre family compound that will serve as her forever home. Her remarkable journey from government secrecy to family business offers listeners a glimpse into an extraordinary life shaped by adaptation, diverse experiences, and finding purpose in supporting family enterprises. Want to see what a doomsday bunker looks like? Check out the video link from Julie's former CIA boss in our show notes!
Jim Wink (Julie’s Boss) Interview for Mount Weather Insider/America’s Doomsday plan.
https://youtu.be/a7GjY4FTgB0
0:00 Julie's Role at Sherman
3:36 Working in HR with Risqué Marketing
5:29 Working with Family Members
7:00 Mount Weather and Secret Government Work
17:55 From Secret Service to Prepper Life
22:18 Julie's Family Compound and Final Questions
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By Sherman BuildingsStepping into the underground world of government secrets and nuclear fallout preparations, this episode features Julie, whose career journey reads like a spy thriller before landing her in HR at Sherman.
Julie shares the fascinating tale of her recruitment into a classified Department of Defense program during the Cold War. Working at Mount Weather—a massive underground bunker in Virginia—she supported operations designed to preserve government continuity in case of nuclear attack. With remarkable detail, she describes the facility's imposing blast doors, decontamination showers, underground bunkers, and even a morgue for the anticipated year-long shelter period. Government officials from the CIA, FBI, Secret Service and other agencies would conduct annual exercises there, with Julie noting that even Vice President Bush Sr. participated during her tenure.
The conversation started with Julie's current role at Sherman, where she joined on as her son-in-law Deven’s assistant before organically evolving into HR responsibilities. She reflects on the company's unique approach to hiring for the person rather than rigid roles—a refreshing change from her previous Fortune 500 experience. Despite Sherman's reputation for provocative marketing slogans, Julie notes this hasn't created HR headaches; instead, the marketing effectively drives business while employees maintain unusually harmonious relationships.
Her experience at Mount Weather instilled a "prepper" mindset that served her well during events like the COVID pandemic. Today, Julie is embarking on her next chapter, developing a 100-acre family compound that will serve as her forever home. Her remarkable journey from government secrecy to family business offers listeners a glimpse into an extraordinary life shaped by adaptation, diverse experiences, and finding purpose in supporting family enterprises. Want to see what a doomsday bunker looks like? Check out the video link from Julie's former CIA boss in our show notes!
Jim Wink (Julie’s Boss) Interview for Mount Weather Insider/America’s Doomsday plan.
https://youtu.be/a7GjY4FTgB0
0:00 Julie's Role at Sherman
3:36 Working in HR with Risqué Marketing
5:29 Working with Family Members
7:00 Mount Weather and Secret Government Work
17:55 From Secret Service to Prepper Life
22:18 Julie's Family Compound and Final Questions