"Marty’s openness and transparency enables him to work with all levels of volunteers across our council – from the Board of Directors to the Den Leader."
Brian Foster
Council Vice President
​Sam Houston Area Council
"Marty’s guidance and wealth of experience have been instrumental in the return to growth we are currently seeing throughout our council.​"
​Debbie Rollinson
Council Membership Vice Chair
​Sam Houston Area Council
"Characteristics that stand out when I think of Marty are:
  • His desire to enable the volunteers of the Council to deliver the promise of Scouting...;
  • HIs willingness to do what it takes to support me and others in the Council by being available when needed...;
  • His clear thinking and knowledge base when it comes to problem solving;
  • His propensity to thank and recognize those around him who work and deliver;
  • His ability to be a thinking partner...;
  • His friendliness, smile, and conversations draw others to himself and increase his effectiveness."
​Forrest Bjerkaas
Council Commissioner
​Sam Houston Area Council
"I think his people skills and his fiscal responsibility are among the two strongest characteristics that I most appreciate in Marty.  He is able to combine those skills with the values inherent in the program to lead the scouting mission forward."
​Steve Taylor
Advisory Board Member
​Sam Houston Area Council
"He has enjoyed a great and caring relationship with not only his professional peers, but also with the council and district volunteers.  He was responsible for making great changes at our Summer Camp and as program director we witnessed an increase in participation in our camping facilities.  He tackles his assigned tasks with professionalism and enthusiasm."
​Art Munford
District Commissioner
South Texas Council
"As a member of his team, you know where he stands, you see his vision, and you want to be a part of the future towards which he is guiding the movement."
​Christopher Hogue
Field Director – West Division
Sam Houston Area Council