Fed Time Stories

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill sit down with Brian K. Tuskan, a law enforcement veteran turned Fortune 500 chief security officer, to explore a career defined by adaptability, risk-taking, and an early embrace of technology. Brian reflects on his formative years as a police officer and detective, where leveraging emerging technology helped him stand out, earn sought-after assignments, and rethin...

Cold cases test the patience, persistence, and creativity of any investigator. Few know this better than Pete Hughes.

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill talk with Pete about his four decades in law enforcement, from his early years as a patrol officer to his leadership role at NCIS. Pete shares how he helped shape the agency’s cold case program and the unique methods investigators use when re-examini...

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill welcome Richard Thompson, former British Army officer, UK diplomat, chief of police, and co-founder of ARX Partners. As the podcast’s first guest from outside the U.S., Richard shares lessons learned from decades of public service in the UK and abroad.

From leading troops in Hong Kong and Northern Ireland to working through the legal and ethical challenges of Iraq, ...

How do you rise to the top of one of the most elite law enforcement agencies—and then use that platform to uplift others?

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts John Gill and Dave Brant sit down with Catrina Bonus, a trailblazing public safety leader whose 27-year career with the U.S. Secret Service culminated in her becoming the first female Deputy Chief in the history of its Uniformed Division. From securing the White House to...

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has honored over 10,000 civilian heroes since 1904—ordinary people who risk their lives to save others in extraordinary moments. From water rescues to acts of courage that end in tragedy, each story is carefully investigated and recognized with one of the highest civilian honors in North America: the Carnegie Medal.

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts John Gill and Dave Brant speak with Eric ...

A career in law enforcement is rarely a straight path—it’s full of unexpected opportunities, challenges, and transitions.

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, John Gill and Dave Brant sit down with Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles to discuss her 21-year career with the FBI, where she worked everything from violent crime and fugitive investigations to human intelligence and public affairs. Shayne shares how she navigated major career shifts,...

How can workplaces better identify and prevent acts of violence before they happen?

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts John Gill and Dave Brant sit down with Matt Doherty, managing director of Workforce Risk Management at Sikich and former Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center. Matt played a key role in shaping modern threat assessment strategies, moving beyond outdated profilin...

What drives someone to steal priceless art and cultural treasures? And how do investigators bring these works back to their rightful place?

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill sit down with Randy Deaton, a former FBI Supervisory Special Agent who spent years unraveling high-stakes art crimes. Randy shares stories of chasing down stolen masterpieces, exposing elaborate forgery schemes, and collaboratin...

Ever wonder how NCIS became the centerpiece of one of television’s most successful and longest-running crime dramas? In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill dive into the real-life events that inspired the creation of the NCIS TV show and reveal how the agency’s work captivated Hollywood.

Dave Brant, former Director of NCIS and co-host of Fed Time Stories, recounts the early days when a surprising encount...

In this episode of Fed Time Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill explore a conversation about integrity in federal service through the experiences of Adam Lee, former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Richmond Division and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy.

Adam shares his journey from a California dreamer to an influential figure in law enforcement, recounting how his determination that led him from state colleg...

In this episode of FedTime Stories, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill continue their conversation with Adam Lee, former FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Richmond Division and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy. Adam shares his personal narrative of September 11, 2001: Adam found himself at a turning point in his career. He vividly recalls the chaos and urgency of that day, where he was called to action as the investig...

In the final episode of the Fed Time Stories series featuring Adam Lee, hosts Dave Brant and John Gill delve into another of Adam's career-defining experiences: His intriguing interviews with high-profile political figures. As a former FBI Special Agent in Charge and current Chief Security Officer at Dominion Energy, Adam shares insights into the importance of credibility and respect in national security.

He recounts a memorabl...

Discover how one foundation is tackling the growing crisis of veteran homelessness in America. In this episode of FedTime Stories, John Gill and Dave Brant sit down with Lynda Cox, Associate Vice President of Development and Government Affairs at the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, to explore the vital work this organization is doing.

Lynda shares her journey into the foundation and delves into the heart of their mission, which include...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dorian Deligeorges, CEO of Kaseware, podcast hosts John and Dave dive deeper into Dorian's transition from FBI Special Agent to private sector entrepreneur.

Building on the insights shared in Part 1, Dorian reflects on the decisions that led him to leave the FBI after 12 years, including his involvement in the Sentinel Project and the pursuit of new challenges outside federal service. In this ...

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 fie...

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 challeng...

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 ...

John Gill and David Brant discuss their entry and motivations for joining law enforcement and their experience climbing the federal ladder that led them to hold high-ranking positions as the Chief Security Officer for the White House and the Director of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). 

Join them to hear stories of their time in the field and memorable experiences from drug busts in Uganda to 9/11 to the making of th...