Strategic Consulting

Where Rigor
Meets Real-World
Results

K.T. Leipold & Associates brings government-grade analytical discipline to healthcare, risk management, and executive advisory engagements.

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35+
Years Federal & State Service
4
Core Practice Areas
DoD
Medical Research Reviewer
USCGAUX
Public Affairs · State Liaison
Pres.
Service
Award
David Campbell Quality Award · AASHTO Audit
Kent T. Leipold
Kent T. Leipold Principal Consultant & Founder

About Kent

A Career Built on
Federal and State Excellence

Kent Leipold brings more than 35 years of federal and state service — spanning government auditing, risk management, and program oversight — to every client engagement. His work is grounded in the analytical standards of federal practice and translated into clear, actionable strategy.

As a DoD Medical Research Consumer Reviewer and Business Coach, Kent occupies a rare intersection of institutional rigor and human-centered advisory — making K.T. Leipold & Associates a trusted partner for organizations navigating complexity.

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Philosophy

Precision.
Perspective.
Purpose.

K.T. Leipold & Associates was founded to bring the analytical depth of federal auditing and the strategic insight of executive coaching to organizations navigating complex regulatory, healthcare, and operational environments.

With deep experience in CMS compliance, federal regulatory frameworks, and enterprise risk management, the firm delivers engagements that are rigorous in method and practical in outcome.

Healthcare Consulting

CMS compliance, program evaluation, and DoD medical research review

Government Auditing

Federal audit standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance

Executive Coaching

Leadership development, strategic clarity, and professional positioning

Risk Management

Enterprise risk frameworks, mitigation strategy, and program resilience

Services

What We Do

Four integrated practice areas built to serve organizations at the intersection of compliance, healthcare, leadership, and public service.

01

Healthcare Consulting & Analytics

Strategic advisory for healthcare organizations navigating regulatory complexity, program evaluation, and federal compliance requirements. Grounded in direct experience as a DoD Medical Research Consumer Reviewer.

CMS Compliance Program Evaluation DoD Medical Research Regulatory Frameworks
Healthcare Consulting
02

Government Auditing & Risk Management

Rigorous audit and risk advisory services informed by decades of federal service. From internal control assessments and performance audits to enterprise risk frameworks and compliance gap analysis.

Internal Controls Performance Audits Risk Frameworks Federal Standards
Government Auditing
03

Executive Coaching & Leadership Advisory

One-on-one and group coaching engagements for executives, senior professionals, and high-potential leaders. Combining analytical rigor with practical leadership insight to sharpen strategy and accelerate results.

Leadership Development Strategic Positioning Career Transition Executive Advisory
04

Public Service & Emergency Response Advisory

Drawing on decorated service with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and as State Liaison Officer with the Governor's Office of Texas, Kent provides emergency management communications strategy, interagency coordination, and public affairs advisory — including disaster response frameworks tested during Hurricane Harvey.

Emergency Management Public Affairs Interagency Coordination Disaster Response State Liaison
Kent Leipold - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
USCGAUX · State Liaison Officer Public Affairs Officer · Governor's Office of Texas

Public Service

Serving When It
Matters Most

As a USCGAUX State Liaison Officer with the Governor's Office of Texas and a former Public Affairs Officer, he serves on the front lines during critical moments in Texas.

During Hurricane Harvey, Kent's contributions earned him a Certificate of Achievement — and ultimately the Presidential Service Award for Disaster Services, one of the nation's highest recognitions for volunteer disaster response.

Presidential Service Award
Awarded for distinguished volunteer service in Disaster Recovery operations. Recognizes exceptional dedication to the nation's emergency response mission through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Certificate of Achievement
Awarded by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for outstanding performance during Disaster Recovery operations in response to Hurricane Harvey — one of the most destructive storms in Texas history.

Credentials & Experience

Built on a Foundation
of Federal and State Excellence

Kent T. Leipold

Principal Consultant & Founder
K.T. Leipold & Associates

Education

Master of Business Administration
LeTourneau University
Bachelor of Science
Southwestern University

Core Competencies

Audit & Assurance · Risk Management · CMS & Federal Regulatory Compliance · Program Evaluation · Healthcare Analytics · Executive Coaching · Strategic Advisory · DoD Medical Research Oversight

Affiliations

DoD Medical Research Consumer Reviewer (2012 & 2016) · USCGAUX — State Liaison Officer for the Governor's Office of Texas · Former USCGAUX Public Affairs Officer · Institute of Internal Auditors · Board of Directors, Scottish Rite Dyslexia Foundation (2025–present) · Texas Ambassador, Cancer Journey Foundation (2015–present)

Awards & Honors

Presidential Service Award
Disaster Services — awarded for distinguished volunteer contributions to federal Disaster Recovery operations through the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Certificate of Achievement
Awarded by USCGAUX for outstanding performance during Disaster Recovery operations — Hurricane Harvey response, recognized for exceptional service during one of the most destructive storms in Texas history
David Campbell Quality Award
The AASHTO Internal/External Audit Subcommittee awarded Kent Leipold the David Campbell Quality Award in 2012. The award recognizes excellence in service to the AASHTO Administrative Subcommittee on Internal/External Audit.
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Present

State Liaison Officer — Governor's Office of Texas

Serving as State Liaison Officer, coordinating interagency communications and emergency response activities between state government and federal partners on behalf of the Governor's Office.

2017 · Hurricane Harvey

USCGAUX — Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery

Served as a member with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary during Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery operations. Awarded a Certificate of Achievement by USCGAUX for outstanding performance during Disaster Recovery — service that culminated in the Presidential Service Award for Disaster Services, recognizing exceptional dedication to the nation's emergency response mission.

2025 · Present

Board of Directors — Scottish Rite Dyslexia Foundation

Serving on the Board of Directors for the Scottish Rite Dyslexia Foundation since 2025, supporting the organization's mission to provide dyslexia education, research, and advocacy for children and families.

2012

David Campbell Quality Award — AASHTO

The AASHTO Internal/External Audit Subcommittee awarded Kent Leipold the David Campbell Quality Award in 2012. The award recognizes excellence in service to the AASHTO Administrative Subcommittee on Internal/External Audit.

2012 · Present

Principal — K.T. Leipold & Associates

Established in 2012, K.T. Leipold & Associates provides healthcare consulting, auditing advisory, and business coaching across federal and private sector clients.

2012 & 2016

DoD Medical Research Consumer Reviewer

Peer reviewer for Department of Defense medical research programs, providing oversight and consumer perspective on federally funded healthcare initiatives.

Career

State and Federal Government — Audit & Risk Leadership

35+ years of federal and state service spanning performance auditing, internal controls, enterprise risk management, and compliance oversight across major government programs.

2024 – 2025

Mentor — Institute of Internal Auditors

Mentored emerging audit professionals through the Institute of Internal Auditors' formal mentor program, providing career guidance, technical development, and professional direction to the next generation of internal auditors.

2015 · Present

Texas Ambassador — Cancer Journey Foundation

Serving as Texas Ambassador for the Cancer Journey Foundation since 2015, responsible for the coordination of statewide activities and initiatives. Worked directly with the Governor's Office to secure a State Proclamation declaring September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Texas — a landmark recognition advancing public health awareness across the state.

Education

Master of Business Administration — LeTourneau University

Graduate business education providing a strong foundation in organizational strategy, management, and financial analysis — skills directly applied across consulting and advisory engagements.

Education

Bachelor of Science — Southwestern University

Undergraduate foundation that launched a distinguished career spanning federal auditing, risk management, public service, and executive consulting.

Expertise

Healthcare Sector Advisory

Deep repositioning of federal compliance and risk management expertise toward healthcare consulting, CMS regulatory frameworks, and program evaluation in health systems.

Contact

Ready to Work
Together?

Whether you're navigating a compliance challenge, evaluating a program, or developing your leadership — K.T. Leipold & Associates is ready to engage.

ktleipold@gmail.com (737) 270-4782 LinkedIn Profile Lago Vista, Texas
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