Mr. Pankow graduated from The University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in 2008 and was commissioned through ROTC as a Chemical Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in African Studies.
Mr. Pankow brings a wealth of knowledge and experience serving on Active duty, in the US Army Reserves, and now in the National Guard.
His past military assignments include: Decontamination Platoon Leader, Recon Platoon Leader, and Company Executing Officer for the 63rd Chemical Company at Fort Campbell, KY. He served as a Detachment Commander, Assistant Battalion Operations Officer and Company Executive Officer within 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson, CO. As a Reservist Mr. Pankow served as an Asst. Professor of Military Science. He’s currently serving as a Major in the Colorado National Guard.
Mr. Pankow’s has experience in the business world as well working as a IT Project manager, and owning a small business.
Mr. Pankow is married to the former Kirsten Decker from Fond du Lac, WI. They have six children and live in Deerfield, WI.