Episode 197 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Greg Camp, City Administrator of Festus, Missouri—a small city just outside St. Louis with a big vision for growth and community.

Greg’s path into local government wasn’t traditional. In fact, he started behind the microphone as a radio DJ and program director. But after discovering public service when asked to become an elected official and finding joy in the mechanics of municipal impact, he made the leap and never looked back.

With a clear sense of stewardship and a refreshing humility, Greg shares the behind-the-scenes story of how Festus is modernizing infrastructure, navigating regional collaboration, and building a culture where leaders don’t just fill the seat—they do the work.

From Broadcasting to the Ballot Box:
Greg shares how his career as a radio DJ and program director unexpectedly led him to run for local office and eventually become the mayor of his hometown.

When Vocation Meets Service:
Why he chose to leave radio and fully step into city administration, treating leadership not as a job, but as a calling.

BFT: Belief, Faith, and Trust:
Greg unpacks his core leadership framework and why trust-building is the most important—and most overlooked—part of municipal work.

Budgeting with Intention:
How Festus is investing in infrastructure, modernizing city systems, and aligning dollars with long-term values, not just short-term fixes.

Humility and the Long Game:
Why leading with ego is a trap, and how Greg centers his team on culture, stewardship, and quiet effectiveness.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/greg-camp

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

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