Operating Committees

The operating committees of the council oversee the implementation and support of the Scouting America program throughout the council’s territory.  Each committee has specific areas of responsibility under the direction of the council’s executive board and policies and procedures set by Scouting America.

Activities & Civic Service

Council Chair:  Jessica Castillo
Mountaineer District Chair: VACANT
Ohio River Valley District Chair: VACANT
Staff Advisor:  Grant Rumble
Responsibilites:  camporees, single-day events, weekend events, service projects, service hour reporting

Advancement & Recognition

Council Chair: VACANT (Lauren Namsupak)
Special Needs Chair:  Heather Rider
National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Chair:  David Durham
Mountaineer District Chair:  Marc Phillips
Ohio River Valley District Chair:  Carolyn Clements
Staff Advisor: Grant Rumble
Responsibilites:  youth rank advancements, special accommodations for advancement, merit badge offerings, Eagle Scout process and boards of review, volunteer recognition, meritorious awards, council recognition event

Camping & Outdoor Program

Council Chair:  Chad Barker
Mountaineer District Chair:  Libby Wilkins
Ohio River Valley District Chair:  VACANT
Staff Advisor: Grant Rumble
Responsibilites: Camp Mountaineer summer camp programs, Order of the Arrow, campsite approvals for Cub Scouts, Cub Scout day camps, unit weekend camping, National Camp Accreditation Program (NCAP), short and long-term camp standards, ropes committee, shooting sports committee, aquatics committee

Training

Council Chair: Lori Ludas
Mountaineer District Chair: Dan Marner & Andrew Flynn
Ohio River Valley District Chair:  Joe Chapman
Staff Advisor: Grant Rumble
Responsibilites: adult & youth Scouting America trainings, Safeguarding Youth Training and compliance, other training opportunities

Commissioner Corps

Council Commissioner:  Jesse Krueger
Mountaineer District Commissioner:  Stacey Marner
Ohio River Valley District Commissioner: Sheri Henry
Staff Advisor:  Benjamin Arthurs
Responsibilites:  unit commissioners, Scouter Cracker Barrels/Roundtables, unit recharters, operating committee assistance to units

Development

Council Vice President:  Lauren Seiler
Mountaineer District Chair: VACANT
Ohio River Valley District Chair:  VACANT
Staff Advisor: Sarah Fox
Responsibilites:  Unit Money-Earning Application approvals, council fundraising efforts, Friends of Scouting annual giving campaign,  spring product sale, fall popcorn sale, Scramble for Scouting, Sporting Clays Classic, Distinguished Citizens Dinner (DCD), United Way partnerships, foundation/grant applications, James E. West fellowships

Enterprise Risk Management

Council Vice President:  Ian Frist
Council Health Officer: VACANT
Staff Advisor: Scott Hanson
Responsibilites:  incident reporting, council’s supervising physician and health officers, insurance, program risk assessment

Finance

Council Vice President & Treasurer:  Mark Cottrill
Staff Advisor:  Stacey Ruppert
Responsibilites:  council budget and financial statements, internal controls

Membership & Relationships

Council Vice President:  Amy Flynn
Mountaineer District Chair: VACANT
Ohio River Valley District Chair: VACANT
Staff Advisor: Benjamin Arthurs
Responsibilites:  youth recruitment, new unit development, school  and community relationships

Properties

Council Vice President:  Peter Ehni
Camp Mountaineer Lead:  Rick Sausen
Fort Steuben Scout Reservation Lead:  Jim Herman
Sandscrest Scout Reservation Lead:  Mike Cross
Staff Advisor: Scott Hanson
Responsibilites:  facility maintenance and improvements at camps and service centers, pre and post camp inspections