Episode 46: Interview with Kenny Thompson of Basys and Team MO-KAN

WWIA Podcast

On this latest episode of the WWIA Podcast, WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel, welcomes a longstanding friend and supporter of the Foundation, Mr. Kenny Thompson. Kenny is a part of Mighty Team MO-KAN, an exceptional group of supporters who have been honoring and serving our combat-wounded veterans through two outstanding annual events, the MO-KAN Ducks, Bucks, and Trapping Event, currently in its 15th year, as well as the MO-KAN Catfishing Event, now in its 7th year. Kenny is an avid and seasoned outdoorsman, having hunted and fished since he was a young boy, and has traveled across the globe in pursuit of his bow hunting passion. Kenny is an integral part of the leadership team at Basys, a leader in the payments processing industry and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Partner Relations. We are honored to spend some time with Kenny and hope you enjoy getting to know more about him and his story.

Takeaways:

• The WWIA podcast is dedicated to honoring, connecting, and healing America's combat wounded Purple Heart heroes.
• Kenny Thompson, a longtime supporter, shares stories of his hunting experiences and contributions to the foundation.
• The Mocan event, supported by Kenny, is one of the most requested events by Purple Heart recipients.
• Basis, the company Kenny works for, raised over $10,000 for the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation.
• Kenny's father has instilled a love for hunting in him, which he now shares with veterans.
• The podcast emphasizes the importance of community support and engagement in helping wounded veterans.
• Kenny's story about hunting a grizzly bear highlights the thrill and challenges of bow hunting.
• The WWIA Foundation provides outdoor experiences to help veterans find healing and connection.