Southwest Florida Council

Council Staff

The professional team that supports volunteers, units, and Scouts across Southwest Florida.

Districts & Units

Field Service Staff

James Giles

James Giles

Field Director

Responsible for all district operations, membership recruiting, unit service, Friends of Scouting, and product sales.

Fleur-de-lis

Manatee District Executive

Manatee District

Responsible for all Manatee District operations, membership recruiting, unit service, Friends of Scouting, and product sales. Contact James Giles for Manatee District questions.

Michael Schnietz

Michael Schnietz

Two Rivers District Executive

Responsible for all Two Rivers District operations, membership recruiting, unit service, Friends of Scouting, and product sales.

Jennifer Hitchcock

Jennifer Hitchcock

Panther District Director

Responsible for all Panther District operations, membership recruiting, unit service, Friends of Scouting, and product sales.

Ruth Fansler

Ruth Fansler

Learning for Life Executive

Supports and gives leadership to participating schools in the Learning for Life program, and develops and supports the Exploring program.

Julian Drake

Julian Drake

Alligator District Executive

Responsible for all Alligator District operations, membership recruiting, unit service, Friends of Scouting, and product sales.

Camps & Programs

Outdoor Program & Properties Staff

Lori Laumeyer

Lori Laumeyer

Program Director

Develops and leads all council camping, training, and activities programs, working with council program committees.

Todd Greene

Todd Greene

Properties Superintendent / Camp Flying Eagle Ranger

Oversees the management, upkeep, and improvement of all council properties.

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Price-Sanders Scout Reservation Ranger

Oversees the upkeep, maintenance, and improvement of Price-Sanders Scout Reservation.

Council Office

Support Staff

Justine Gonzalez

Justine Gonzalez

Office Manager

Oversees all support staff, handles council finances, and manages council fundraising efforts.

Debi Ryan

Debi Ryan

Registrar / Program Assistant

Receives charter and membership applications, handles transfers, verifies fees, and maintains membership files.

Luke Hitchcock

Luke Hitchcock

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Manages the council website, social media, and newsletter, promotes council events, and helps the Office Manager run fundraising events and manage incoming donations.

Fundraising

Development

Tommy Cassel

Tommy Cassel

Development Director

Leads the council’s fundraising, sponsorships, and donor relations, including Friends of Scouting and special events.

 

Scout Shop

Kelly Santo

Kelly Santo

Scout Shop Manager

Manages all Scout Shop functions, including sales, inventory, marketing, staff development, and customer service.

Council Leadership

Scout Executive / CEO

Charles Vonderheid

Charles Vonderheid

Scout Executive / CEO

Responsible for the administration, financing, marketing, motivation, recruiting, and staffing required for successful council operations.

Connect With Us

1801 Boy Scout Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 239.936.8072
Southwest.Florida@scouting.org

Our Partners

Publix Super Markets Charities United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Partner Agency

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting Scouting America, and to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for supporting Learning for Life and Scouting America.

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Connect With Us

1801 Boy Scout Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Our Partners

Publix Super Markets Charities United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Partner Agency

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting Scouting America, and to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for supporting Learning for Life and Scouting America.

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