Guest Shervyn von Hoerl, Dartmouth '96, is Iranian-American and had thought as a child touched by the fallout from foreign policy decisions that he would hitch his wagon to a politician’s star and be Secretary of State one day. Participating as an operative in campaigns during high school seemed to pave the way. But after college, he felt burned out on politics in general and even questioned the point of it all.

Deciding to “sell out” as he called it and make a living in New York in the world of finance, he ultimately landed a job in structured capital. He was surprised to find the work interesting and something that he was good at and so has remained in the industry for two decades. While not completely passionate about the work itself, it has afforded him the opportunity to pour his soul into other thing, namely local politics. After changing parties and honing a new collaborative style, he is part of something political that fills him up after all.

In this episode, find out from Shervyn how listening to others can lead you to pick the side that feels more authentic for you on ROADS TAKEN...with Leslie Jennings Rowley.

About This Episode's Guest

Shervyn von Hoerl has more than 20 years of experience in the structured finance industry, having developed innovative capital solutions for many types of clients. He is co-chair of the Fair Haven Democratic Municipal Committee near the Jersey Shore, where he proudly lives in a brightly colored Victorian with his family.

EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley

Music: Brian Burrows

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Email the show at RoadsTakenShow@gmail.com

Find more episodes at https://roadstakenshow.com

Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley

Music: Brian Burrows

Email the show at RoadsTakenShow@gmail.com

Political Savvy: Shervyn von Hoerl on picking sides and reexamining the core

Roads Taken