Send us a text In this episode, Ron and Kristin sit down with Greg Forest, former U.S. Marshal, former Chief U.S. Probation Officer, and now co-founder of Davis Forest Investigations. Greg shares a rare inside look at federal fugitive operations, the realities of high-risk leadership, and what it’s really like transitioning from government service to entrepreneurship. Key Topics Covered 1. Greg’s Path Through Federal Service How he entered law enforcement What led him to become a U.S. Marshal The moment he realized public service was his calling 2. Inside the U.S. Marshals Service What the Marshals actually do beyond fugitive work High-risk operations and the leadership skills required Balancing urgency, danger, and officer safety The challenge of serving in both a law-enforcement and political role 3. Marshal Service vs. U.S. Probation & Pretrial Cultural differences between the agencies Where their missions overlap How leadership styles shift between enforcement and rehabilitation roles 4. Life After the Badge Greg’s transition into private-sector entrepreneurship Launching Davis Forest Investigations What TV gets wrong about private investigators Co-hosts: Ron Ward and Kristin Sokoloff Sponsor: 4Ward Operations Producer: Stephen Ridley Facebook Group Administrator: Cassy Roop Where leadership meets entertainment! This weekly podcast takes both a humorous and intense look at leadership through impactful stories, answers to listener questions, and breakdowns of dirty lessons from Ron's best selling book, "The Dirty Side of Leadership". Connect with us at 4wardoperations.com Connect with us at 4wardoperations.com
