Sean Passmore

Sean oversees Wells Fargo’s enterprise military and veteran initiatives, leading the company’s commitment to supporting the military community through housing affordability, financial wellness, small business support, and career transition assistance. He manages strategic relationships with military, nonprofit, and for-profit veteran-serving organizations, oversees talent sourcing strategies focused on the military segment, and represents Wells Fargo as a subject matter expert in military hiring, transition, retention, and talent programs. In addition, Sean is responsible for the disability employment strategy, including Wells Fargo’s Neurodiversity Program. He served 22½ years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 2014 after a distinguished career that culminated in service as a senior Presidential Communications Officer in the White House Communications Agency, where he provided direct support to the President of the United States and led teams supporting Presidential events worldwide.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Sean served as Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Military Affairs at Perfect Technician Academy, where he led the organization’s military engagement strategy and developed veteran recruiting, training, and career placement programs. Earlier, he was the Military Hiring Advisor for USAA, where he directed the company’s enterprise-wide efforts to recruit and hire veterans and military spouses.

Sean holds a master’s degree in project management from The George Washington University and is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). He has also earned SHRM’s Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential, reflecting his expertise in workforce strategy and talent acquisition.

Sean serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and on the Board of Advisors for HOPE For The Warriors. He is also a member of America’s Warrior Partnership’s National Advisory Council. Previously, he served on the SHRM Foundation’s Military Community Advisory Committee and on the Boards of Directors for VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs, supporting expanded employment opportunities for veterans and military spouses.

Sean and his wife, Mary, reside in San Antonio, Texas. They have four adult children, one of whom is actively serving in the U.S. Army, and a grandson.