Courtney Kounkel

Courtney Kounkel is an accomplished professional in the construction industry with extensive experience, currently serving as an Advisory Board Member at First Business Bank since January 2018 and as the Founder and Owner of Monarch Build since 2017. Monarch Build, a commercial general contractor based in the Kansas City Metro area, emphasizes community and client relationships, promoting long-lasting partnerships and proactive communication. Kounkel previously held leadership roles, including Founder and CEO of Verity Construction Solutions, and Founding Partner at both Centric Homes and Centric Projects. Early career experience includes serving as a Senior Project Manager at McCownGordon Construction and a Project Manager at Schweiger Construction Company. Kounkel's educational background includes a degree in Environmental Design from the University of Colorado Boulder and studies at the University of Copenhagen.