The Catalina Council | Scouting America board of directors is a diverse group of leaders from various industries and disciplines, each bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to the organization. Their collective responsibility is to guide the overall strategic direction of the council, ensuring it remains true to its mission of fostering youth development through scouting. This dedicated board is composed of professionals from fields such as finance, education, technology, healthcare, and community services, all united by a common commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. Through their strategic oversight and innovative thinking, the board of directors plays a crucial role in shaping the future of scouting within the Catalina Council, enhancing its programs, and expanding its reach.
Gary Abrams
Director
Owner,
Abrams Airborne Manufacturing
David Alvarez
Director
Branch Manager,
Sharp Business Solutions
Jeff Brunet
Vice President, Programs
Raytheon
Becky Chambers
Director
Retired Instructor, Amphitheatre
Public Schools
Ryan George
Council President & Chair of the Board of Directors
Co-Owner, Crown Concepts USA
Kevin Kinghor
Vice President, Communications
Partner, Kinghorn Heritage, PLC
Andrea Laos
Youth Member OA Lodge Chief
OA Lodge Chief
William Mills
Director
Retired Assistant City Attorney, City of Tucson Attorney’s Office
Bill Perkins
Chair, Range & Targeting Activities
Field Representative, Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
Tammy Rome
Vice President, Marketing
Psychotherapist, Telespera Counseling
George Soltero
Director
Attorney, Soltero Law
John Will
Director
Supply Chain & Financial Analyst, W.L. Gore & Associates
Antonio Zapata
Director
Attorney Legal Advisor, Tucson Police Dept
Mark Ellson
Chair, Sky Islands District
Retired Systems Engineering Senior Manager, Lockheed Martin
Melissa Hernandez
Director
Associate Vice President, Cradle to Career Partnership United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Tom Kittle
Vice President, Properties
Owner, Kittle Design & Construction
George Marquez
Director
Market Director of Growth, United Healthcare
Steve Odenkirk
Director
Semi-Retired
Fred Petersen
Vice President, People & Process
Bankruptcy Attorney, Mesch Clark Rothschild
Erin Russ
Chair, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Retired Director, Southern Arizona Gender Alliance
Bob Sommerfeld
Chair, National Eagle Scout Association
Assistant Chief of Police, University of Arizona
Joe Winfield
Director
Mayor, Town of Oro Valley
Dan Ferguson
Chair, Cochise District
Jerry King
Director
Captain, Supply Corps, US Navy Commander,
DCMA Raytheon
Jonathan Lang
Director
Retired Senior Mining Engineer, Independent Mining Consultants
Clint Liechty
Director
Attorney, Clinton L. Liechty, PC
Steven "Pedie" Pena
Director
CEO Netcomm Consulting
Juanita Portz
Director
Shop Assistant, Catalina Scout Shop
David Scott
Director
Owner, The Patch Boys
Joel Stoltz
Council Commissioner
Retired Optician
Lisa Wylie
Vice President, Membership
Co-Owner,
Enhanced Teams
