Our experts
The Kuog team
they drive us to excel every time.
At KUOG Inc., excellence is a standard that is embedded in everything we do. Our team is composed of ex-military professionals, thought leaders, and visionaries who lead with precision, speed, and unwavering performance. We thrive where others falter, turning pressure into progress and challenges into results.
What sets us apart is how we apply empathy as a science, enabling us to fully understand and align with your needs for shared success. Our daily approach is rooted in consistent, high-level performance. With expertise in procurement, supply chain, and kitting, we ensure seamless execution with unmatched speed and precision.
When precision matters, KUOG Inc. is the partner you need. We are always on—relentless in delivering the results that matter most.
Paul Gunn Jr.
FOUNDER Kuog Inc.
A Letter from the Founder
Dear Esteemed Client,
KUOG Inc. was built on a foundation of goodwill, empathy, and a greater purpose. Our mission is simple: to bring our warfighters home safely. Everything we do, from logistics operations to client engagement, is driven by this higher purpose. Our mission goes beyond moving materials; it’s about making a lasting impact.
Personally, I believe the most important thing we can do is help others succeed, even when there’s nothing to gain. As John Bunyan said, “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
This belief shapes KUOG Inc. and drives our culture every day. Partnering with us means aligning with a company that understands the deeper impact of every mission. Our business model is built on empathy, allowing us to fully understand your needs and approach each challenge with precision and care. Empathy is more than a word to us—it’s the compass that guides every decision we make.
Success, for KUOG Inc., is measured by the lives we impact. Whether through our services or the causes we support, our goal is to make a meaningful difference. It’s not about contracts or milestones but knowing we’ve improved lives along the way.
Our mission is clear: to bring our warfighters home safely and improve lives. I hope that as we work together, you’ll experience this commitment firsthand—through the trust we build, the lives we protect, and the relationships we cultivate. KUOG Inc. is here to deliver with purpose, and we look forward to the opportunity to serve you.
Shana Gunn
Shana Gunn is a proven entrepreneur who led a success enterprise for 14 years prior to joining the KUOG team as Chief Procurement Officer. Her expertise spans supply chain management of weapon systems to construction materials. Without limitations for electrical & electronic components, Raw Materials & Composites and Logistics/Procurement Support, she drives results on highly visible DoD programs to support our Warfighters. Cognition embraced with soft skills to navigate the intangibles that produce tangible impact, she developed longstanding relationships with national vendors and manufacturers to offer best value solutions to military and commercial end users.
Mrs. Gunn’s commitment to excellence can be felt by those she works with from inception to well after order completion. Being a fertile soil to produce meaningful results is a way of life that she lives by and this inherent quality is a value add to the KUOG team that ensures we are planting seeds in others and helping our warfighters return home safely.
Martha Key
Martha Key brings a wealth of experience in tactical and strategic operations, supply chain management, and organizational readiness. She is an accomplished and highly skilled logistics and acquisition professional with a distinguished career. Martha is a retired U.S. Army Property Accounting Technician Chief Warrant Officer Four, with 22 years of military experience.
Martha has a proven track record in optimizing supply chain efficiency and driving operational success. She excels in streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing the reliability of supply systems. Her deep understanding of procurement, distribution, and inventory management ensures the timely and accurate delivery of essential supplies, while maintaining a strong focus on enhancing mission readiness.
Known for her leadership, Martha has successfully led and mentored cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance excellence and motivates team members to achieve shared goals. Her strong interpersonal and communication skills enable her to navigate complex organizational landscapes with ease and inspire others to perform at their best.
Martha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, further expanding her expertise and commitment to the field.
Her unparalleled ability to manage supply chains, optimize logistics operations, and lead cross-functional teams makes her an invaluable asset to KUOG Corporation and a recognized expert in her field.
GABE THOMAS
Driven by a vision to protect our nation’s warfighters, Gabe Thomas has harnessed his expertise and relationships, honed during his years in US Special Operations. His experience in austere environments, where failure isn’t an option, has sharpened his ability to lead and execute in the toughest conditions.
“The ability to adapt and execute in the toughest conditions is a skill that goes beyond the battlefield—it shapes how we lead and how we serve.”
Gabe’s life is defined by his commitment to physical, mental, and professional excellence. His dedication to his family, community, and volunteer work with veterans reflects his true leadership—showing up for others, whether it’s his team, clients, or those he’s sworn to protect.
Through persistence and a focus on team-building, Gabe has built a distinguished career in supply chain excellence, earning loyalty from his partners in Aerospace and Defense. When not at work, he explores the Blue Ridge Mountains with his wife and four children, balancing family and professional dedication.
