Even before the Royals took the field for Scout Day at The K on April 28, Scout all-stars took center stage. Mike Rainen was one of four adult Eagle Scouts presented with the Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Awards. The other business leaders honored with Rainen included Bob Bloss of Hallmark, Marc Elkins of Cerner and Hugh Libby of Libby Corporation.
Michael Rainen is a real estate developer with more than 20 years’ experience in multi-family apartments, condominium conversion and industrial properties in the Kansas City area. He founded Rainen Companies in 1992 and has overseen the development of many award-winning properties. Rainen earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1965 as a member of Troop 61.
The Heart of America Council established the Ewing M. Kauffman Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in cooperation with the Kauffman Foundation in 2010. The award recognizes adult Eagle Scouts who have excelled in their careers and have provided exemplary service to their community within the Heart of America Council territory. Ewing M. Kauffman earned his Eagle badge in 1932 as a member of Boy Scout Troop and Ship 100 at Faxon School in Kansas City, Missouri. Kauffman was active in Scouting throughout his life.