Garry Pirch

Missouri SAR 2nd Vice-President

Gary Pirch – 2nd Vice-President

Garry was born in Warrensburg, MO and grew up around Holden graduating in 1972. He was recruited to play basketball by Southeast Missouri State College (at the time). It became a University in 1973. A two year letterman in basketball and four year letterman in Track graduating with a B.S. in Education in 1976. Spent 28 years in education as teacher, coach, and Superintendent retiring in 2008.

He was approved in July 2023 and joined OMC as part of the group forming the new Josiah Howell Chapter in West Plains to be transferred in. JHC was formed in April 2024 and Garry was elected Vice-President at the charter meeting. He has been elected President for 2025 and 2026. Garry also served as a trustee for the first year of the Kephart Fund.