Sam McGee (Crestmont Private Wealth) sits down with Brian Reilly, Chief of the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department. Brian shares his journey from zero fire experience to leading a department that grew from 8 to 33 members. The conversation centers on the July 4, 2025 Hill Country floods, volunteer recruitment, and the community-first model that makes Sisterdale VFD unique.

 

0:00 — Intro & welcome; Firefighter 1/2 class graduation shout-out

~1:00 — Brian's background: no fire experience, moved to Sisterdale, joined the department

~3:00 — Why he stayed: serving fellow responders, growing the team from 8 to 33

~5:00 — Career pivot: data analyst → Ready Pro Safety small business owner

~7:00 — July 4th floods: how fast the river rose, the debris, being boxed in by low water crossings

~9:00 — Taking over county operations command out of Sisterdale station

~11:00 — Out-of-state assets, Alamo Heights boat teams, and the unsung heroes of the recovery

~12:30 — The challenge of well-meaning volunteers without training; protecting civilians from what they'd see

~14:00 — Mental health support: Jillian Rodriguez, Hill Country Family Services

~14:30 — 70% of US fire departments are all-volunteer; how to get involved

~15:00 — Sisterdale's community-owned model: two tiers of membership, full financial transparency

~15:40 — Drone program, non-responder roles, and the call to serve in any capacity

Original Air Date: July 11, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:  www.crestmontpw.com 

Alec Walker in Houston:  831-280-5288 

Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

Sam McGee (Crestmont Private Wealth) sits down with Brian Reilly, Chief of the Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department. Brian shares his journey from zero fire experience to leading a department that grew from 8 to 33 members. The conversation centers on the July 4, 2025 Hill Country floods, volunteer recruitment, and the community-first model that makes Sisterdale VFD unique.
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0:00 &mdash; Intro &amp; welcome; Firefighter 1/2 class graduation shout-out
~1:00 &mdash; Brian's background: no fire experience, moved to Sisterdale, joined the department
~3:00 &mdash; Why he stayed: serving fellow responders, growing the team from 8 to 33
~5:00 &mdash; Career pivot: data analyst &rarr; Ready Pro Safety small business owner
~7:00 &mdash; July 4th floods: how fast the river rose, the debris, being boxed in by low water crossings
~9:00 &mdash; Taking over county operations command out of Sisterdale station
~11:00 &mdash; Out-of-state assets, Alamo Heights boat teams, and the unsung heroes of the recovery
~12:30 &mdash; The challenge of well-meaning volunteers without training; protecting civilians from what they'd see
~14:00 &mdash; Mental health support: Jillian Rodriguez, Hill Country Family Services
~14:30 &mdash; 70% of US fire departments are all-volunteer; how to get involved
~15:00 &mdash; Sisterdale's community-owned model: two tiers of membership, full financial transparency
~15:40 &mdash; Drone program, non-responder roles, and the call to serve in any capacity
Original Air Date: July 11, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.crestmontpw.com">www.crestmontpw.com</a>&nbsp;
Alec Walker in Houston:&nbsp; 831-280-5288&nbsp;
Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA

Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
604 S. Main St. Boerne TX 78006
(830) 368-2898
www.crestmontpw.com

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA
Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
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The Ascent With Crestmont Private Wealth

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 

Host: Sam McGee

Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056

(832) 280-5288

Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006

Office (830) 368-2898

About Sam McGee

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.

Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.

Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.

When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, & Friendships”

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 
Host: Sam McGee
Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056
(832) 280-5288
Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006
Office (830) 368-2898
About Sam McGee
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER &amp; CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.
Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.
Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.
When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, &amp; Friendships”