Staff and Leadership

Our Council gives employees the opportunity to support the programs and functions that keep local Scouting thriving in our communities and enriching the lives of future leaders.

Council Leadership

Paul Schwartz

Scout Executive/CEO

Connie Jadowski

Assistant Scout Executive

Field Staff

Chris Wood

District Director

Chad Sorce

District Director

Scott Egly

District Executive

Rachel Kirkley

District Executive

Program Services

Mike Urbanek

Program Director

Accounting & Marketing

Haley Lannan

Accountant/Office Manager

Brooke Smith-Franz

Marketing Specialist

Support Staff

Alissa Haven

Registrar/Program Coordinator

Kathryn Avelar

Paraprofessional

Executive Committee

Michael Garvey

Council President

Craig Scheifelbein

Immediate Past President

Mark Rzeznik

Council Commissioner

Tony Consiglio

Executive Vice-President

Mike Schmeling

Treasurer

Dave Peterson

Legal Counsel

Paul W. Schwartz

Scout Executive/CEO

Mike Higbee

Administration & Governance VP

Chad DeLuka

Finance VP

Jesse Wilder

Fund Development VP

Brian Nelson

Marketing/Communications VP

Kurt Stanich

Membership VP

Kathy Boyd

Operations VP

Dave Dell’Agnese

Program VP

Tom Curl

Strategic Planning VP

Support Scouting

One of the easiest ways to support the scouting programs and community events offered by the Potawatomi Area Council is through donations. Any amount helps fund our events, activities, scholarships, facilities, and programs that guide young women and men on their path to adulthood. We rely on donations, volunteers, and community support to shape our youth into future leaders and provide valuable services to our communities.