Samoset Leadership
Executive Board
The executive board are volunteers elected to govern the council. The board establishes the council program and carries out the resolutions, policies, and activities of the council. The board protects the long-range future of Scouting in our communities.
Council Officers
- W. Thomas (Tom) Newell – President
- Tim Wooldridge – Council Commissioner
- John Overland – Scout Executive
- Dick Amelse – Vice President of Properties
- Kevin Janis – Vice President of Membership
- Chris Nepper – Vice President of Program
- Brian Rivet – Vice President of Administration
- Eric Wangen – Treasurer
Board Members
- Cole Barwick
- Dennis Blaser
- Brian Boyd
- Thad Brockman
- Cole Bruner
- Kyle Cronan
- Roger Dillon
- Chris Donovan
- David Fielhauer
- Mike Franson
- Todd Gauerke
- Kevin Krueger
- John Mabry
- Patrick Marcell
- Brian Meliska
- Dr. Marjorie Miller
- Deletria Nash
- Alan Panek
- Dr. Frederick Prehn
- Rick Radloff
- Peter Raschke
- Dave Schult
- Marcia Tepp
- Jeremy Thompson
- Mark Wood
Council Staff
The staff of the Samoset Council support the efforts of over 1000 volunteers in our fourteen county area. Volunteers function most effectively with the assistance of a trained staff who devotes their careers to Scouting. Their function is to coordinate programs, furnish guidance in Scouting methods, and assist in the recruitment, training and inspiration of volunteers.
John Overland – Scout Executive
715-355-1450 | [email protected]
Scott Domino – Assistant Scout Executive
715-490-2241 | [email protected]
Elvis Bauman – CLSR Facilities Director
715-490-1742 | [email protected]
Ron Stange – Camp Phillips Ranger
715-581-1392 | [email protected]
Austin Zurakowski – Scout Shop Associate
Mary Boyd – Outreach Program Specialist
Bobbi DeWitt – Administrative Assistant
715-355-1450 | [email protected]
Sam Hanson – District Executive
319-404-3790 | [email protected]
Phoenix Bise – Senior District Executive
715-409-6487 | [email protected]
Kristin Tobin – Senior District Executive
715-574-2351 | [email protected]