Patrick Eager on Career Courage, Contracting Challenges & the Rise of AI

In this episode of Former Fed Friday, host Hunter Gros sits down with Patrick Eager, a Marine Corps veteran turned government leader and business executive. He is currently the Executive Vice President at Rexley. Patrick’s career spans critical roles in WMD response, federal IT leadership, and business development, offering invaluable insights into navigating both government and private sectors.   From his time in the Marine Corps specializing in nuclear, biological, and chemical threats to his leadership at DHS, TSA, and FDIC, Patrick shares how aligning core values with career choices led him to make bold moves—including stepping away from government to build his own business. He discusses the evolving challenges of federal contracting, the rise of AI in business development, and the importance of mentorship in shaping successful careers. To connect with Patrick visit him on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Rexley here. Thank you to our sponsor! To connect with Hunter Gros visit him on LinkedIn here. Learn more about vTech Solution by visiting their webpage here. If you liked listening to this episode, view our Former Fed Perspectives page here. To view all of our podcast series, visit our podcast page.