Part 2: Matt Addington – From college soccer star to adventurous DEA agent to successful corporate executive
Episode 164, Oct 01, 04:01 AM
Matt Addington knew he wanted to be a public servant and a patriot, even while playing college soccer for a championship team. His eclectic 25-year career with DEA developed him into a highly sought after corporate executive who hasn’t forgotten where he came from.
Murph brings in his old friend Matt Addington, a retired DEA agent who was a college soccer star. They share humorous and outrageous stories, and highlight the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement, the importance of teamwork, and the impact of DEA's operations on drug cartels worldwide. Matt discusses his DEA career in multiple locations, including south FL, Op. Snow Cap, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, other locales, and with the CIA. Going into his life-after-DEA, Matt offers valuable advice for those in government service transitioning into the corporate world, along with the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and the value of experience gained in government service.