Scouting has afforded me many opportunities that I may not have had otherwise. I will forever be grateful for the skills and friendships that have been made in many years with the program. I started my scouting career at the age of 8 and have been involved with the program ever since. I earned my Arrow of Light and my Eagle Scout Rank. I fully enjoyed scouting, and the adventures that were had canoeing down the Colorado River or backpacking in the High Sierras. As an adult I have had the great pleasure of wearing many hats: den leader, cubmaster, troop committee chair, assistant cubmaster, unit commissioner, merit badge counselor, and committee member. I have gotten to see my two boys both become eagles, thoroughly enjoying the smiles they wore on their faces as they participated in their own adventures, creating their own lifetime special memories. That’s what scouting does, it shapes our lives, puts smiles on our faces, and produces memories that we can share with others. Funny the whole time this is all happening, we are becoming leaders. I am grateful for those that have poured into me, helping me become who I am today, and I want to pass that along to others. I want others to have the joy I received from the program.

Amy got involved with Scouting when her oldest son was in First grade and got into scouting as a Tiger Scout back in 2004. Since that time, Amy has served in a variety of roles including Tiger Den Leader, Cubmaster, Committee Chair, and Committee Member. She has also served on a variety of committees within the district and council including Unit Commissioner, University of Scouting Chancellor, Training Committee, Seneca District Dinner Committee Member, Roundtable Committee, as well as serving on several NYLT Staffs and Wood Badge Staffs. Amy went through Wood Badge as a participant in 2008 on course SR-908. She was also a participant of the Philmont Leadership Challenge in 2014 and served on NAYLE staff at Philmont in 2016. She has received several scouting awards including the Buckskin Award, President’s Award, District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver. She enjoys spending time on the Farm with her husband, Tom; spending time with her 2 sons, Mark (Eagle Scout) and Steve; and loves watching them use the knowledge and skills they learned in Scouting in their daily and professional lives. Amy is looking forward to meeting you this fall!

Ron is currently the Charter Organization Representative for Pack, Troop, and Crew 346 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in Louisville, KY, a Unit Commissioner for the Cherokee District, and the Scouts BSA Dean for Lincoln Heritage Council's University of Scouting. Ron became a Scouter in 2004 when his son, Stephen, joined Pack 346 as a Tiger Cub. Since then, Ron has served in many roles in the Pack & Troop including Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, and Pack Trainer. He has also served the Cherokee District as the Family FOS Chair and the District Pinewood Derby Chair. He is the recipient of the District Award of Merit, Unit Leader Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, and the St. George Emblem from the Catholic Committee on Scouting. He is a Brotherhood member in the Order of the Arrow and had the honor to serve NYLT as the Scoutmaster/Course Director for Course 1 in 2018. His son, Stephen, is an Eagle Scout of the class of 2015 as well as a NYLT Senior Patrol Leader from Course 2 in 2017. Ron attended Wood Badge Course SR-778 in 2006 and is excited to meet you and the rest of the participants this fall!

Mark began his Scouting journey in 2005 when his son joined Cub Scouts. Soon after, he found himself a Tiger parent, followed by a Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and AoL Den Leader. He became an Assistant Scoutmaster when his oldest son crossed over into the troop and he currently serves as Scoutmaster for Troop 4012GT In New Albany, IN. Mark has been married for 25 years. He and Dawn have 5 children, and one grandchild. Their two daughters are in Troop 4012GT. Their three sons (all Eagle Scouts) have aged out, but they continue to be involved as registered leaders along with their wives in Troop 4012GT. Sharing the Scouting experience with his family, and seeing them grow in skills, character, and leadership, has been his favorite part of Scouting.

He attended Wood Badge LHC-1138 in 2011, has received the God and Service Award and the Silver Beaver Awards among other recognitions, is a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow, and he has trekked Philmont Scout Reservation. In addition to his unit positions he has served as an University of Scouting instructor, Wood Badge staff member, and a staff member and course director of National Youth Leadership Training. Mark believes that Scouting is a ministry and has offered him the opportunity to display “A Scout is Reverent” by loving and serving the Scouts and Scouters of Lincoln Heritage Council.

Dan is currently an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 269 in Shelbyville, KY. A Life Scout, Dan rejoined scouting in 2009 when his son, Spencer, became a Tiger Scout. He has enjoyed roles as Tiger Den Leader, Assistant Cubmaster, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Crew Advisor since then. In 2010 he agreed to help with Day Camp and unknowingly become the Nature director about 60 seconds later. Eventually, he became Day Camp Director. Early on, he realized that he needed more tools to grow his struggling pack and attended Wood Badge SR-1071. Through the years he has earned a variety of awards and in 2019 he received the Silver Beaver. 2021 was an exciting year for him as Course Director for NYLT at Tunnel Mill, an outdoor experience. He is proud of Spencer who just recently arrived at his first assignment in the NAVY on the USS San Diego. The most memorable moments in scouting have come not from planned events, but from the impact on others. We never know how big that impact will be on a scout or their family. Look for Dan to be scampering from location to location this fall, be sure to let him know if you need anything.

Wes is currently the Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 157 at St. Rita in Louisville, KY and preparing to become the Scoutmaster in early 2022. Wes became a Scouter when his oldest son joined Pack 8481 at First Baptist Church in Shepherdsville, KY and since then Wes has served in many roles including Tiger Den Leader, Den Leader, and Webelos Den Leader. When Wes is not Scouting, he is also an assistant coach of his sons middle school archery team. Wes and his wife of almost 20 years, Jessica, have two sons, Evan and Collin. Wes attended Wood Badge in 2016 (LHC-1647) and is looking forward to meeting you all this fall.

Jason is Scoutmaster of Troop 346 of St. Gabriel Church in Fern Creek, where he has held this position for 4 years. He was a participant for LHC-1544 and earned his beads in early 2016. This is his second time on Wood Badge staff, first serving as a troop guide for LHC-1952. His wife Tammy serves as the Troop Committee Chair of Troop 346 and his son Justin earned his Eagle Scout in November of 2018. Jason is a Master Sargent in the US Army Reserves at Fort Knox where he serves as a Command Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) for the Army Reserve Aviation Command. He just recently was awarded the Best Antiterrorism Program Award in the Army for a Brigade and higher Command. He was also entered to the ATO Army Honor Roll. When not involved with scouting, he enjoys riding his Harley Davidson and 4-Wheeler.

James is currently a Lion Partner and a Committee Member for Troop and Crew 4012 in the Lewis & Clark District. James is an Eagle Scout and Explorer GOLD Award Recipient and has been in scouts for over 30 years. James has served as an Assistant Scoutmaster, Associate Adviser, Unit Commissioner and Assistant District Commissioner, and has served on the Region Venturing Committee as well National Sub-Committees for Venturing. He is a Past Council Venturing Chairman. He is the recipient of the President's Award, District Award of Merit, Council and Area Venturing Leadership Award, and a recipient of the Silver Beaver. James is Powder Horn trained and also served on Powder Horn staff twice. He served as the Scoutmaster of NYLT Course 1 in 2015 and served on Course Director Conference staff for NYLT. He is also a Vigil Honor OA member. James went through the course in 2002 on SR-438 and is looking forward to meeting you this fall.

DeLisa has been involved in Scouting before girls were allowed in Scouts, when her father was Scoutmaster for Troop 41 in Louisiana. She went to Philmont 2 times as a youth. She got back involved in Scouting when her boys joined scouting 7 years ago. DeLisa is currently a committee member of Pack, Troop, and Crew 341 in the Buffalo Trails district at Summit Heights UMC and also serves as an unit commissioner and a district member at large. She has previously served as the Troop and Crew's fundraiser coordinator, Pack treasurer, Iroquois district Webelos to Scouts Transition, assisted with the Iroquois district recognition dinner for 2 years, and helped with the fishing derby, Klondike derby, and numerous camp-o-Rees. DeLisa served on staff for Wood Badge LHC-2055, 2 Kodiak Challenges, and several district outdoor trainings. She attended Wood Badge on LHC-1952 and looks forward to being a part of LHC-Stache.

Chelsea is currently a committee member of unit 157, both the pack and the troop in the Iroquois District at St. Rita Catholic Church. Chelsea has been in scouts for 7 years and has held numerous positions. Chelsea has been a Den Leader and a Pack Committee Chair with Pack 77 in the Cherokee District and she has worked on the Cherokee District Committee as Day Camp Director for 2 years. Chelsea has received the Buckskin Award, the District Award of Merit, the Den Leader training award and the Scouters Training award. She served on NYLT staff in 2019 and this is her 3rd time on Wood Badge Staff having had the amazing opportunities to staff LHC-1952 and LHC-2055. She attended Wood Badge on LHC-1748 and can't wait to meet so many new people this coming course.

Collin McGlone is an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 175. He is an Eagle Scout and has been working in leadership training for the past decade, and is excited to keep helping people empower the next generation of scouting!

Tonya currently serves as the Crew Advisor for Crew 380 and an Assistant Scoutmaster and Committee Member for Troop 30. She has previously served as a Den Leader for Pack 71, Committee Member for Troop 71, Committee member for Crews 71 and 380, Council Trainer, and University of Scouting Instructor. She has earned the Seneca Sparkplug Award, Buckskin Award and the Silver Beaver. Tonya has staffed 6 NYLT courses and just recently served as the Course Director for NYLT 2021 and a Staff Member for the National NYLT Course Director Conference in 2021. She has staffed 1 Powder Horn course and this is her fourth time staffing Wood Badge. Outside of scouting, Tonya enjoys spending time with her family & dog, traveling, music, and volunteering. She is a teacher in JCPS, a National Board Certified Teacher, ESL Teacher, Gifted & Talented Teacher, and sponsors four clubs at Meyzeek Middle School.

Rick is Scoutmaster of Troop 377 in Valley Station and the Crew Committee Chair of Crew 377 and is the Training Chair for Iroquois District and the Council Citizenship in Society Merit Badge Coordinator. He began his scouting career as a youth in 1983 and earned the rank of Eagle in 1987. After stepping away from Scouting, Rick returned to scouting in 2011, joining Pack 377 as Cubmaster and as a committee member of Troop 377 until 2015, when he took over as the Scoutmaster. He has received the Buckskin Award, the President’s Award, and the District Award of Merit for the Iroquois District. Rick attended Wood Badge LHC 1544 and has been on staff for course LHC 1952. Rick is a teacher and administrator at Olmsted Academy South in Jefferson County Public Schools and is the father of two Eagle Scouts.

Kenny first got involved in Scouting in 1996 when he was asked to be a Mate for Sea Scout Ship 580 to help revive the unit. The unit grew to as many as 35 youth, 2 sailboats, and a 65 foot steel houseboat named the "Zachary Taylor II". They participated in a lot of local sailing regattas and could be seen cruising the Ohio river, often at night. 10 years ago, Kenny got involved once again when his son came home with a flyer in second grade. His son is now a life scout, Kenny is an Assistant Scoutmaster at Troop 346, and he has lost count of how many times he has slept in a tent. His favorite part of scouting is getting up at O'Dark Thirty on a 20 degree morning to make breakfast. For the past 23 years, Kenny has worked for Louisville Metro Government as a Systems and Video Engineer. When not scouting or working, Kenny enjoys sailing on Kentucky lake, machining and woodworking, or traveling with his wife and son to somewhere warm, sunny, and beachy.

Angel currently serves as Committee Chairperson for Pack and Troop 376 at St. Luke Catholic Church and she is on the commissioner staff and is the Advancement Chair for the Iroquois District. Angel was a Wood Badge participant on SR-1071. She has served on two previous Wood Badge courses, two NYLT courses and was a Day Camp Program Director for nine years. Angel has received the Buckskin and President’s Awards, District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver. She has been involved in scouting for over 20 years, beginning as a girl scout leader for her daughter Sarah and then moving into BSA with her two sons, Christopher and Nick, both of whom are Eagle Scouts.

Rebecca Skees works with Pack 157, Committee Member for Troop 157B, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 157G with St. Rita Catholic Church. Rebecca has been in scouting for over 8 years. Rebecca also spent several years holding multiple positions on the district committee. She is the recipient of the Buckskin Award, President's Award, District Award of Merit, and the Cub Scout and Boy Scout training award. Rebecca staffed NYLT Winter Course 2018 and is also a Brotherhood member of the OA. She was a participant on Wood Badge Course LHC-1647 and has staffed Wood Badge courses LHC-1749, LHC-1953, and LHC-2055. Rebecca is looking forward to a new journey with each and everyone for LHC-STACHE!

Samuel Nwosu is the current Crew Advisor for Crew 341. He has been in scouting since he was 10 years old as a WEBELOS 2 and earned the rank of Eagle on September 17, 2012. In scouts Samuel is known as the energy/skit guy and he will gladly sing a song or perform a skit with a huge smile on his face. Outside of scouts he likes practicing his instruments, improving his software development skill, being outdoors, and learning new skills. He is great to work with and he looks forward to working with all of you.

Dawn’s family became involved in scouting when her oldest son became a Tiger Cub 16 years ago. Her husband, Mark, started volunteering as an assistant den leader that year. As their 3 sons grew up in the scouting program, their whole family served in various roles. Their boys all achieved their Eagle Scout rank and have used the skills they learned along the way in all aspects of their lives.

When the BSA opened their doors to girls Dawn and Mark started a girls troop, 4012 in New Albany, where Mark is the scoutmaster and Dawn the assistant scoutmaster. Dawn attended Wood Badge in the fall of 2019 to help her better serve their new troop. Their family believes this is a strong program to build strong young men and women of great character, and a ministry tool to help teach youth and give them guidance as they grow.

Stephen serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Co-Treasurer for Troop 346 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church in the Cherokee District. Stephen is an Eagle Scout, an Order of the Arrow Brotherhood member, and has been involved in Scouting for 17 years since he joined as a Tiger Cub. Stephen has staffed several NYLT courses and attended NYLT Leadership Academy in St. Louis as a participant. He had the honor to serve as the Senior Patrol Leader for Lincoln Heritage Council's NYLT course #2 in 2017. As an adult, he attended Wood Badge in 2018, and had the opportunity to return to NYLT in 2019 as an adult staff member. This is his first Wood Badge staff experience.

After the first meeting for Scouts for her oldest child, Natasha was asked to be a Lion Den Leader and immediately loved being a part of it. With a Bear Scout, and a Tiger Scout, Natasha is the current Den Leader and Treasurer for Pack 3013, and formerly served as the Cubmaster. Natasha also serves on the District Committee in various roles, and has been the Camp Director for Great Meadows Day Camp South for two years. Natasha is also a Committee Member for Ship 3141, and looks forward to many more years supporting youth, as her kids journey toward Eagle. When not Scouting, she works childcare for YMCA, loves to read and paint, and plays Dungeons and Dragons with a group of friends (who are also all Scout leaders!)

Maryl has been involved in Scouting in many different roles since her 2 sons joined Cub Scouts as Tiger & Wolf! She is now the Committee Chair for Troop 13 in Hopkinsville, KY and serves as the Membership Chair for the Great Meadows District. Attending LHC-1953 started as something that sounded like a lot of fun where she might pick up ‘a few more scout skills’ and wound up being what she considers one of life’s greatest gifts. “Not only have I grown as a person, but I can take these skills back to my unit and by extension my community.” Maryl is grateful & excited to be a part of your Wood Badge journey and cannot wait to see what each participant will do with their new found skills & connections!

Kristen is currently the Committee Chair and Advancement Chair for Pack 711 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Jeffersontown, KY. She has been with Pack 711 since 2015. Kristen has previously served as a Lion Guide, Tiger Den Leader, Wolf Den Leader, Bear Den Leader, Assistant Cubmaster, and any other role that needs help. Kristen attended Wood Badge in 2019 on Course LHC-1953. She is very excited about her first year on staff and meeting all the participants.

Amber loves to watch the sparks fly as a child asks questions and learns. She began teaching and guiding youth as a small group leader for a bunch of middle school girls and found something that filled her soul. Amber has continued to follow that passion of teaching and encouraging youth for the past 22 years. 15 years ago when Amber married her husband, Brian who is an Eagle Scout, she entered a Scouting family and her love for guiding and encouraging youth fit right in with the BSA. Amber got involved in Pack 4012 when her oldest son Levi became a Tiger Cub in 2015 and she hasn't looked back since. She is currently serving as the Committee Chair and Lion Den Leader for Pack 4012 and as an Assistant Scoutmaster and a Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy and Girl Troops at 4012. She is also attending Commissioner College and can be found helping with BALOO and IOLS training. She is always willing to help where there is a need. When she is not Scouting, Amber is a homschoolin' Momma of 4. She is confident that her late father-in-law, Terry, would be proud to see his legacy living on among his 13 grandchildren.

Joshua is currently serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 4043. He has been involved in Scouting for 12 years watching his kids grow and learn skills that his father taught him. He has served in the Pack and Troop in various positions and had the awesome privilege of going through Powderhorn and various other BSA trainings with some cool Scouters. Joshua and his wife have four kids.

Scott is currently the Committee Chair for Troop 157 and Associate Advisor for Crew 157 at St. Rita Catholic Church in the Iroquois District. Scott has been in scouts for 32 years as a Tiger-Eagle Scout, Pack Committee member, Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor, Iroquois District Commissioner, Program Chair, Boys Scout/Crew Roundtable Commissioner, and Assistant District Chair. He is the recipient of the Buckskin Award, President's Award, District Award of Merit, Unit Leader Award of Merit and a recipient of the Silver Beaver. Scott is Powder Horn trained. He served as the Scoutmaster of NYLT Winter Course in 2018. He is also a Vigil Honor OA member. Scott went through the course in 2014 on LHC-1443. He had the privilege of being the Course Director for LHC-2055 in the fall of 2020, introducing the new curriculum to the Lincoln Heritage Council. That course said yes to scouting and he is fully supporting this current staff and course. We look forward to seeing you during this next course.

Casey is currently the Scoutmaster for girls Troop 157 at St. Rita Catholic Church in the Iroquois District. Casey has been in scouts for 12 years as a Pack Advancement Chair, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, and Iroquois District FOS Chair. He is the recipient of the Buckskin Award, President's Award, District Award of Merit, Unit Leader Award of Merit, and a recipient of the Silver Beaver. Casey is Powder Horn trained and also served on Powder Horn staff. He served as the Scoutmaster of NYLT Course 1 in 2017. He is also a Vigil Honor OA member. Casey went through the course on LHC-1138 and was the Scoutmaster for LHC-1953.