Karl Monger, Owner (MAJ, USA
ret):Mr. Monger seamlessly
combines over 30 years of military leadership & achievement, business
experience, and community service to the helm of DriPowder.RLTW (Rangers Lead the Way) is not just
a Ranger motto it aptly describes the career and vision of our owner.Monger served ten years as a Regular
Army Infantry Officer, followed by ten years of combined active and inactive
Reserve duty - achieving the rank of Major. He has served as an infantry
company commander and a Ranger battalion staff officer.Karl's business experience includes
eighteen years of sales and management experience, primarily in heavy
construction; having overseen a multi-million dollar branch for a nationwide equipment rental
company and ran the crane division for a $40m construction firm. Mr.
Monger's community service includes over ten years as a youth mentor and prison
inmate mentor, chairman of his church's board of deacons, director of the US
Army Ranger Association, Veterans Administration volunteer and founder/executive
director of GallantFew, Inc.In
short, Karl Monger is a "can do", "get things done" leader that brings this
same focus to the mission of DriPowder.
Karl is from a long line of military service, a Son of the American Revolution, Karl's ancestors have fought in every major conflict. His military
service awards include two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army
Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, the Southwest Asia Service
Medal with Bronze Campaign Star, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Expert Infantryman
Badge, Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist and Air Assault Wings.
Alan McNiel, Principal: Mr. McNiel was the original founder of DriPowder. The original vision of Dripowder was to serve as a catalyst for business results for its clients. Today that vision has grown to include the government market. More importantly, DriPowder now serves as a career catalyst for veterans who served our country.
Mr. McNiel brings over 28 years of executive management, sales & marketing leadership, and industry experience to DriPowder. As a former All-American football player Alan understands the value of teamwork, preparation, and extra effort in achieving extreme goals. Over the years Alan invested these values with some of worlds top IT companies, including Unisys, Schlumberger Technologies, EDS, and Sun Microsystems, as well as, a few small enterprises where he found his entrepreneurial spirit. Mr. McNiel quickly rose through the ranks in a variety of sales and marketing positions from individual contributor, to regional sales director, to EVP of Sales & Corporate Development before launching DriPowder in 2003. McNiel also bring industry experience to the areas of Manufacturing, Environmental Compliance, Emergency Response, and Sustainable Energy. McNiel serves on the Board of Directors for GallantFew, and CSRA (Corporate Social Responsibility Association) as well as on the advisory boards of several small businesses.
Dallas Office:
Alan McNiel, Founder
amcniel@Dripowder.com
214.995.0828
Wichita Office: Karl Monger, Owner kmonger@dripowder.com 316.249.0218