Council Leadership

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Scouting America. There are hundreds of adult volunteers supported by a small number of Mountaineer Area Council staff.

The Council is led by a KEY 3 consisting of the Council President as lead volunteer for governance and operations, the Council Commissioner providing support to all Scouting America units in throughout the territory, and the Scout Executive as the CEO for the local organization.

The EXECUTIVE BOARD is the functioning governing group elected to take the necessary action to achieve the purposes of Scouting America and the Mountaineer Area Council. It establishes the council program and carries out the resolutions, policies, and activities voted on by the Council. It determines policy for the Council in accordance with its delegated authority, and within the context of the Charter and Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations of Scouting America. The board protects the long-range future of Scouting in the community.

The ADVISORY COUNCIL provides guidance to the responsibilities of the executive board and assistance with community relationships and donor cultivation.

COUNCIL MEMBERS AT LARGE have an active leadership role in council operations in a particular area of responsibility.

*Council Officers | ^Past Council President

Executive Board Resources
Council Key 3
Executive Board
Advisory Council
Council Members at Large

Alexis Behrens

Director of Interior Design
Mills Group, LLC

Bridgeport, WV

Watching the bond grow between my husband and our son from Tiger Cub to Eagle Scout. Watching my son and my daughter become Eagles. Taking our Venturing Crew to VentureFest and experience them growing through new and challenging experiences.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:  Construction, Healthcare

Scouting Awards & Recognition:  James E. West Fellow, William D. Boyce New Unit Organizer Award

Bill Brewer^

Attorney
William C. Brewer & Associates, PLLC

Morgantown, WV

My best Scouting experiences were accompanying my two sons on their trips to Philmont.

Other Board Involvement:
Cowpet Bay West Homeowners’ Association, Cedarwood Homeowners’ Association

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Agriculture / Forestry, BSA / Scouting America Program, Construction, Financial / Accounting, Legal

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, James E. West Fellow, NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, Scouter Training Award, Den Leader Award, Wood Badge Course Director, NESA Lifetime Member

Lisa Costello

WVU Medicine
WVU Health Sciences

Morgantown, WV

Mark Cottrill*

Council Vice President - Finance
Treasurer

(ret.) VP of Infrastructure and Advancement Solutions
West Virginia University Foundation

Morgantown, WV

Attending the National Scout Jamboree and Philmont as well as obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout played a key role in shaping and guiding me into my adult years. I was mentored and guided by many amazing men and women along the way.

Other Board Involvement:
Suncrest United Methodist Church Trustees

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Development / Fundraising, Financial / Accounting, Government / Regulatory, Human Resources, Information Technology / Cyber, Insurance, Legal

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout

Scott Cunningham*^

Council Executive Vice President

Chairman & CEO
Security National Trust Company

Wheeling, WV

My son joined Scouting as a Tiger Cub and was incredibly active right up to his 18th birthday. I had the pleasure of serving as Den Leader and Scoutmaster which allowed me to share his experiences and witness how Scouting defined the person that he became.

Other Board Involvement:
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Banking

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Silver Beaver, James E. West Fellow

Tara Curtis*

Council Vice President - Marketing & Communications

Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations
WVU Cancer Institute

Morgantown, WV

Other Board Involvement:
Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Marketing / Communications

Jim Davis

(ret.) Director of Commercial Sales
Siemens/Mitsubishi

Morgantown, WV

I was a Scout in MAC in Pack 49, earning my Arrow of Light. I moved on to Troop 49 where I earned my Eagle Scout in 2002. I worked at Camp Mountaineer for 2 summers, and went to Philmont. I would like to give back to Scouting as it laid a strong cornerstone of my life.

Other Board Involvement:
Officer for the Hayhurst Family

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Automotive, Construction, Energy, Financial / Accounting, Information Technology / Cyber, Legal, Manufacturing, Marketing / Communications, Safety

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout

Peter Ehni*^

Council Vice President - Properties

(ret.) Visiting Associate Professor of Math and Science
Bethany College

Dillonvale, OH

My best experience as a Scout was hearing 40,000 Scouts from all over the world singing Disney songs at the 2019 World Jamboree. So many different cultures were brought together through the values of Scouting.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Education

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver

Adam Fletcher

Professor of Mathematics
Bethany College

Wellsburg, WV

My (shorter) Scouting experience as a youth opened many doors – through opportunities to explore new hobbies or skills, through leadership experience, and through relationships and connections with adults with a passion for providing these impactful opportunities to us. Now, I’m the adult (I guess). It’s my turn to provide opportunities for the next generation. Payback (or forward), as they say.

Other Board Involvement:
West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, West Virginia State Mathematics Field Day Organization, Kappa Mu Epsilon (national mathematics honor society) Great Lakes Region

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Education

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Vigil Honor member of Order of the Arrow, Distinguished Commissioner Service Award, Doctorate of Commissioner Science

Amy Flynn*

Council Vice President - Membership & Relationships

Associate Project Director
Syneos Health

Morgantown, WV

My best Scouting experiences to date are – watching my sons move through the Cub Scouting program and attending Wood Badge in 2024. Scouting has become a big part of my family’s life such that we now plan vacations around events and look for other packs and troops to visit when we travel.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Diversity, Education, Healthcare

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Unit Spark Plug

Ian Frist*

Council Vice President - Enterprise Risk Management

Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance
Corning

Morgantown, WV

The skills and lessons I learned as a youth member of Scouting America have played a direct role in my professional success as an adult. As a leader in Scouting America, I aim to ensure that we continue to provide the skills and lessons youth members need to succeed.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Defense, Government / Regulatory, Information Technology / Cyber, Manufacturing

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout

Gary Furbee

Deputy General Counsel & Associate VP of Real Estate Operations
West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Some of my best memories come from my own years in Scouting as a youth, where I learned valuable lessons about leadership, preparation, and civility. As an adult, it’s been a privilege to guide my sons and  any of their friends on their journeys to becoming Eagle Scouts, helping them grow into confident, capable young adults.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Education, Hospitality, Legal

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, Heroism Award (1992)

Amy Garbrick*^

Council President & Board Chair

Office of the President
West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

I look forward to bringing leaders from across the organization together to have a positive impact on the youth of our communities. By developing their skills and confidence, we will guide and influence the paths that our young people have chosen to take.

Other Board Involvement:
Reedsville United Methodist Church

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Education, Hospitality, Marketing / Communications

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award, Cross and Flame Award

David Gersting

Senior Systems Engineer (IT)
West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

My favorite Scouting experience was, as a youth, backpacking and canoeing with my Troop for over 50 miles through Canadian backcountry in Algonquin Provincial Park, and as an adult I had the privilege of serving on the technology staff (as a team lead) for the Order of the Arrow’s 100th anniversary NOAC where more than 15,000 youth and adults gathered for training and fellowship.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Information Technology / Cyber
Diversity

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout
District Award of Merit
Vigil Honor

Michael Goclan

Senior Commercial Banking Executive
Unified Bank

St. Clairsville, OH

Other Board Involvement:
St. Clairsville Rotary Club, St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Banking

Dr. Shelby Haines

Superintendent
Marshall County Schools

Renee Hoffman

Supply Chain Manager
Hope Gas, Inc.

Buckhannon, WV

I have no Scouting experience but served in the West Virginia Army National Guard and provided support for Scouting events. In addition, I was also very involved with Mountaineer Boys State for many years and thoroughly enjoyed my time there and believe I was value added. I agreed to accept the invitation to be a leader in Scouting America because I believe in supporting and mentoring our youth here in Appalachia to assist them in achieving their highest potential. Thank you for your consideration.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Agriculture / Forestry, Construction, Defense, Development / Fundraising, Energy, Financial / Accounting, Government / Regulatory, Human Resources

Bob James*^

Council Vice President - Administration

Attorney
Flaherty

Barnesville, OH

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Government / Regulatory, Insurance, Legal

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver, NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

Ron Justice

Director of Local Government Relations
West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Dr. Vincent Kolenich

Podiatric Physician
Trinity Health System & VAMC Outpatient Clinic

St. Clairsville, OH

Three generations of my family have been actively involved in Scouting. Myself and two sons have achieved Eagle Rank. My eldest son is a US Marine. Everyday we use a skill that we learned in Scouting. We live our lives following the Scout Oath and Law and Motto and Slogan. I hope to continue in a Leadership role to make sure that others can experience the same life fulfilling organization.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Healthcare

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver

Jesse Krueger*

Council Commissioner

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC

Weirton, WV

My experiences as a youth in Scouting were incredibly enriching, but nothing compared to the joy of watching my kids thrive at resident camp for the first time and witnessing them discovering their potential as Scouts. I dedicate my time to scouting because I firmly believe it provides a vital foundation for kids and families to navigate an increasingly complex world by fostering resilience and positivity in the face of adversity and creating moments that matter in the social and emotional development of our youth.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Education, Legal, Marketing / Communications, Media / Telecommunications

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout

Mark Krupinski

(ret.) Chief Information Officer
WesBanco

Valley Grove, WV

Tony Martinelli

President and CEO
WVU Medicine
Reynolds Memorial Hospital & Wetzel County Hospitals

Scouting America does an incredible job focusing on teaching young men and women a set of core values that will be of great benefit to them as they move throughout their life. I’m honored to be able to help continue this proud tradition.

Other Board Involvement:
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley, Wheeling Health Right

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Healthcare

Tim Morgan

(ret.) Provisioning Manager
Avaya

Bridgeport, WV

I enjoyed my short experience with Scouting in the 1970s, I mostly enjoyed the camaraderie. Whether it was camping trips, community service, or other outings, I enjoyed spending time with my peers with common interests. I took this role because I firmly believe that working with our nations youth to instill productive values one of the most important things to do for society.

Other Board Involvement:
Bridgeport United Methodist Church Council on Ministries

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Automotive, Defense, Government / Regulatory, Information Technology / Cyber, Manufacturing, Tourism

Lauren Namsupak*

Council Vice President - Program

Owner/Dentist
Mountain State Endodontics

Morgantown, WV

My best Scouting experiences involve watching Scouts become more confident with themselves in all aspects of life. I agreed to take a leadership role because I want to help make sure Scouts have as many opportunities as possible.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Healthcare, Tourism

Jason Poludniak

Project Manager
Process HVAC Solutions

Dillonvale, OH

Scouting had a huge impact on how I grew up and what made me the person I am today. I wanted to take on a leadership role to ensure that we provide the same or better opportunities to today’s youth.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Construction, Energy, Manufacturing

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout

Dr. Lee Pyles^

Pediatric Cardiologist
West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Dr. Bill Ramsey

Associate Vice President for Coordination and Logistics and Chief Colloboration Officer
West Virginia University Health Sciences

Morgantown, WV

As a youth, I was a Scout for many years from Cub Scouts up through Life Scout. Over the last few years, I have served as the main contact and coordinator of WVU and WVU Medicine support of the Medical Care at the National and World Jamborees at the Summit.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Automotive, Education, Government / Regulatory, Healthcare, Media / Telecommunications

Jim Rose^

(ret.) Vice President
Producers Service Corp

Wheeling, WV

I highly value the experiences that I had as a youth in Scouting such as Philmont and Jamboree and try to pay those forward to our young leaders of tomorrow.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Energy

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, James E. West Fellow, NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, OA Vigil Honor

Doug Rouster

Independent Contractor & Consultant

Morgantown, WV

Tim Rumble

(ret.) VP Distribution and Logistics
Gabe’s

Morgantown, WV

Serving as Scoutmaster for Troop 44 in Morgantown and seeing over 60 youth achieve the Eagle Scout rank was by far my best Scouting Experience.

Other Board Involvement:
Woodland United Methodist Church

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
BSA / Scouting America Program, Human Resources, Retail, Safety

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Scouters Training Award, Outstanding Scoutmaster Award, Honor Medal for Lifesaving, Key 3 Award, Lifetime Achievement Award

Rick Sausen

(ret.) Consultant-Safety & Training
Mon Power / First Energy

Morgantown, WV

As a youth- Attending the 1973 Jamboree, my Philmont Trek, and serving on Camp Staff. As an adult- my time with Troop 69 in Ft Ashby WV, cooking for the OA weekends, and serving on our Camp Staff. I also really enjoy helping with managing our camp facilities.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Construction, Energy, Safety

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, James E. West Fellow

Bethany Schunn

Cardinal Plant Manager
Cardinal Operating Company

St. Clairsville, OH

I joined the board of directors of Scouting America to provide an outside perspective, as well as offer my resources to aid in continuous improvement.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Energy

Lauren Seiler*

Council Vice President - Development

Senior Director of Development
West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

As a seasoned fundraising professional, I understand that investing in youth development is essential for building resilient communities and fostering future leaders. By providing resources and opportunities, we empower young individuals to reach their full potential and create lasting positive change.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Development / Fundraising, Education, Hospitality

Shawn Smith

Business Leader – North America
Milliken and Company

Morgantown, WV

Travis Wade

Vice President, Market Executive
Community Bank

Wheeling, WV

Scouting has played a pivotal role in my life, equipping me with essential skills that have seamlessly transitioned into the business world. The core values instilled through Scouting, such as integrity, leadership, and teamwork, are principles I apply daily. My commitment to these values inspired me to join the board, allowing me to give back to my community and help prepare future generations for success.

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Banking, Financial / Accounting

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout

Bill Wilmoth

Attorney
Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC

Wheeling, WV

Except for a few years during college and law school, I have been a Scout or a Scouter since elementary school when I became a Cub. Out of hundreds of great experiences, my very best Scouting experience was as an Assistant Scoutmaster while my two Eagles were going through Scouting.

Other Board Involvement:
Regional Economic Development Partnership, Discover the Real WV Foundation

Skills, Interests, Professional Industries:
Legal

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Brotherhood member of Order of the Arrow