Dr. Jeffrey Fullam serves as an Inspection and Evaluation Team Lead at the Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, where he leads risk-based Medicaid compliance inspections and evaluations across managed care, behavioral health, high-volume claims, and state-mandated programs. His work is focused on strengthening program integrity, safeguarding public funds, and preserving access to medically necessary care through structured, evidence-driven oversight.
He brings over 27 years of military service as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Retired), grounding his public-sector leadership in a “Scholar–Warrior” approach that blends operational discipline with academic rigor. His professional certifications include Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Inspector General in Evaluations and Inspections (CIGE), Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (ASQ CMQ/OE), and Demonstrated Master Logistician (DML). He also participated in the Partnership for Public Service AI Government Leadership Program, reflecting his commitment to modernizing oversight through responsible AI governance and human-centered decision-making. Partnership for Public Service
Dr. Fullam’s academic foundation includes an EdD in Organizational Leadership, with research focused on motivation theory, the Volunteer Functions Inventory, the ABCE Model of Volunteer Motivation, and leadership ethics. He also holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Religion from Liberty University, shaping his integration of ethical reasoning, leadership philosophy, and organizational behavior.
His approach to oversight aligns with recognized standards and best practices in the inspection and evaluation community, including frameworks associated with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency and the Association of Inspectors General. He emphasizes structured, risk-based methodologies, ensuring findings are defensible, actionable, and aligned to public accountability expectations.
In addition to his inspection leadership, Dr. Fullam is engaged in leadership development and professional speaking, drawing on training influenced by Toastmasters International and the coaching philosophy of John Maxwell. He is also an inducted member of the Order of Samuel Sharpe, reflecting recognition within values-based leadership circles.
His writing focuses on compliance leadership, public-sector AI governance, and the Scholar–Warrior model of leading with both conviction and analytical rigor. He publishes regularly on the intersection of ethics, oversight, and emerging technology in government systems.
He is the author of Solid Rock Biblical Foundations (Fullam and Sons Publishing, expected May 2026), which explores foundational principles of faith-based leadership and applied ethics in modern professional practice.
Based in Texas, Dr. Fullam works with Inspector General professionals, healthcare oversight leaders, fraud examiners, and values-driven leadership communities committed to strengthening accountability and public trust.
