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

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

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

Scott Hanson

Scout Executive & CEO

Mountaineer Area Council

Morgantown, WV

 

I’m proud of the mission of Scouting America and the impact it makes on the youth and families in our communities along with the opportunities it creates.

Previous Councils:
Mohegan Council (Worcester, MA)
Daniel Webster Council (Manchester, NH)
Del-Mar-Va Council (Dover, DE)
Baltimore Area Council (Baltimore, MD)
Mid-America Council (Omaha, NE)
Ohio River Valley Council (Wheeling, WV)

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

Scouting Awards & Recognition:
Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor