Dan and Katelyn sit down with Kevin Gash, founder of Maryland Brat & Butcher Co. (formerly Plan B Sausages) and former federal employee of more than 20 years. After being unexpectedly separated from federal service, Kevin shares his journey—from growing up in Germany and spending time in local butcher shops, to his personal and professional travels with USAID, to navigating a layoff—and how these experiences ultimately helped him pivot into building the thriving sausage company he runs today.


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The Fed15 Podcast: A Career Shift with Flavor — Former Fed Kevin Gash’s Sausage Journey

Former federal employee Kevin Gash joins The Fed15 Podcast to share how he turned an unexpected layoff into a thriving sausage business. From growing up in Germany to building Maryland Brat & Butcher Co., his journey is full of lessons and inspiration.

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