We are pleased to announce the selection of Michael R. Marchese as Scout Executive of the Sequoia Council in Fresno and the Central Valley.
Mike began his Scouting career as a District Executive, District Director and then Assistant Scout Executive with the Oregon Trail Council in Eugene, Oregon. He moved on to become Director of Field Service in the Grand Teton Council in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was then promoted to Director of Field Service of the Grand Canyon Council in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2009, Mike was selected as Scout Executive of the Trapper Trails Council in Ogden, Utah and in 2012 was promoted to Area Director for Area 5 which later merged into Area 2 of the Western Region. In 2016, Mike was selected as Scout Executive of the Las Vegas Area Council, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mike was a Scout in California and Oregon, a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, and staffed the last four National Scout Jamborees. Mike enjoys old cars, outdoor activities, shooting sports, being with his family, and church service.
Mike and his wife, Cherylann, have two children: Katie and Christian, a Life Scout (no pressure).
Please join us in congratulating Mike as he joins in partnership with the volunteers and staff of the Sequoia Council starting in 2020 to deliver quality Scouting experiences to the young people of the communities served. You can reach Mike at michael.marchese@scouting.org