I have 12 years of successful experience in council executive management including supervising mid-level managers, council property management, council construction projects, council event planning, outdoor programs, and council Scout Shop operations. In addition, I have experience working with volunteers on budget planning, board development, risk management planning, advancement issues, sustainable membership growth planning, product sales, special events and annual giving campaigns.

Selected Accomplishments

  • Working with staff and volunteers to implement the Sam Houston Area Council’s Sustainable Membership Growth Plan in 2016 has resulted in a 3% increase in youth retention from 70.8% to 73.9%, and an increase in unit recharter retention to 91.8% in 2017. The retention increase has resulted in membership growth for the first time in 18 months.  
  • Provide staff leadership to the Sam Houston Area Council’s annual product sales, including the Scout Fair coupon book sale of $1,550,000 and the $2,600,000 popcorn sale.
  • Established, with key volunteer support and assistance, the South Texas Council’s Coastal Bend Area Friends of Scouting breakfast table host event in 2009 that grew from 19 table hosts and raising $24,000 in donations to over $100,000 annually.  
  • While serving as resident camp director and lead camp program staff leader from 2010 to 2014, Boy Scout resident camp attendance increased by 84% at Camp Karankawa. Program improvements included more merit badge offerings and a kayak fishing trek outpost program that was featured in Boy’s Life, July 2011 issue.

Awards & Honors

  • Eagle Scout
  • Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor
  • Order of the Arrow Founders Award
  • Pope Pius Award
  • District Award of Merit
  • Bronze Pelican Award