Life In Accounting - The Where Accountants Go Podcast

John Clamp, CPA and currently the CFO for Alamo Area Council of Governments, joined us for this week’s episode of Life In Accounting: The Where Accountants Go podcast. The logical career choice… John’s career has been extremely unique, having taken several 'less-traditional' paths… real estate, two terms on the city council, and even sales of aviation fuel!  However, it all started with a very logical career choice. Right at the beginning of the podcast John explains that his decision to pursue accounting was a very simple decision – he had a family and needed a secure living. Accounting was a smart choice. Opportunities in real estate John’s experience in real estate started with the fortuitous chance to work with Robert Callaway, a local real estate developer. Shortly afterwards he was able to get onboard as a real estate accountant at the largest private employer in San Antonio – USAA. After 13 years at USAA, he decided it was time to go out on his own and build a brokerage. City Council & politics We spen