WWIA Podcast Episode 65: Leadership Development with Purple Heart Heroes Jake Whipkey and Matt Brannon
On this episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO John McDaniel proudly welcomes two exceptional American Patriots to the show. Purple Heart Recipients and WWIA Guides Jake Whipkey and Matt Brannon join WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel for an engaging conversation on leadership.
Jake Whipkey served five years in the U.S. Army, 101st ABN division, stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds he received while serving his second tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He joined WWIA in 2010 and has been leading numerous events across the country ever since. He is a successful fisherman and hunter and has harvested small game, turkeys, wild boar, white tail deer and bear in his hunting lifetime.
Matt Brannon’s life has been dedicated to the service of his country and others. Matt is a proud husband and father; a United States Army Purple Heart Veteran; a certified WWIA Guide; Event Host of the Alabama Turkey and Hog Hunt, and a WWIA Board Member. Matt has served in Law Enforcement for the past 13 years. Matt strongly believes in the healing power of the great outdoors and the mission of WWIA.
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