:: kpmonger

Burris Coach Karl Monger served as an active duty infantry officer from 1983 to 1993.  He commanded a light infantry company in the 25th Infantry Division and served as the Personnel Officer/Adjutant and later as the Assistant Operations Officer for the 1st Ranger Battalion, parachuting with the battalion into Kuwait during a show of force operation at the closing phase of Desert Storm.  Following active duty he has held sales, marketing and management positions in construction equipment and nonprofits.  In 2010 he founded GallantFew, Inc. in response to the crisis in veteran unemployment, homelessness and suicide.  As GallantFew's Executive Director, he helps veterans transition from active duty to civilian lives of purpose and hope.  He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the US Army Ranger Association, former Chairman of the Board of Deacons for Eastminster Presbyterian Church (Wichita, Kansas) and has mentored at-risk youth and prison inmates.  He was the 2012 Small Business Administration Region VII Veterans Small Business Champion of the Year, and is owner and CEO of Transitur, LLC.  He specializes in problem-solving, veteran small business and life skills.  He coaches veterans at no charge to the veteran.