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2024 - 2025 Elected Leadership

Section Officers

Section officers run the entire section’s operations. They are elected in April and serve until the next April, planning the upcoming events, conclave, lodge improvement projects, and any other projects they would like to pursue.

Section Chief

Todd O.

Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge

Vigil Honor

Todd is a Vigil Honor member from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. Before being elected as section chief, Todd served as the section Training CVC, lodge vice chief, and chapter chief. He is also a recipient of the Founder’s Award. As a Scout, he attended NOAC in 2022 and 2024 as well as the National Jamboree in 2023 as a part of Operation Arrow. Additionally, Todd serves on summer camp staff at Worth Ranch in Palo Pinto, TX. Todd is thrilled for the opportunity to build the section leadership as well as some of the programs within the section, ultimately culminating in an amazing conclave.

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Section Vice Chief

Griffin G.

Mikanakawa Lodge

Vigil Honor

Griffin is a Vigil Honor member and Eagle Scout from Mikanakawa Lodge and currently serves as the G3 section vice chief. Previously, he served as the Experience CVC for the 2024 conclave, lodge elections chair, and chapter chief in addition to various other roles within this troop, crew, and lodge. Currently, he also serves as the Written Content Deputy of OA Today for the National Communications Committee, overseeing the production and release of the publication. Outside of the Order of the Arrow, Griffin is a member of his council’s NYLT staff and served on Philmont NAYLE faculty this past summer. Griffin is currently majoring in physics and finance at Oklahoma State University. Griffin is excited to work with every lodge from our section to craft an amazing section staff and to host an incredible conclave.

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Section Secretary

Alissa S.

Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge

Brotherhood

Alissa is a Brotherhood member and Eagle Scout from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. Before being elected as section secretary, Alissa served as a Trading Post CVC, lodge vice chief, and in numerous chapter positions. As a Scout, she has attended NYLT, the 2022 and 2024 NOACs, and NLS. Additionally, Alissa serves as year-round camp staff for her local camp: Camp Tahuaya, in Belton, TX. Alissa is ecstatic for the opportunity to add to our social medias and to promote our section and our 9 lodges whiling building our programs with the help of the other officers.

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The immediate past section chief serves the section as a mentor to the section chief, and as a voting member of the Council of Chiefs along with the other section officers and lodge chiefs. 

Immediate Past Section Chief

Christian Kilburn

Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge

Vigil Honor

Christian is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member, and James E. West award recipient from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. Christian has served various roles across his units, chapter, and lodge, plus he has also served as his Council Venturing President, NYLT Youth Course Leader, and as a Ranger at Philmont. In the section, Christian has been a lead, CVC, coordinator, section secretary, and section chief! In addition, Christian is an NLS course manager, Gateway Region SOS Coordinator, NOAC Special Events Committee member, and serves the as the National Communications Coordinator overseeing the 130+ person committee. In the past, Christian served on the National Events promotion team for Operation Arrow in 2023, the NOAC 2022 Communications Team, and as a NOAC 2022 Trainer. Christian is currently in his sophomore year at Colorado State University as a political science major.

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Section Advisers

Section Advisers directly overview the running of the section. The Section Adviser and Associate Adviser directly mentor the Section Chief, and ensures that they accomplish the duties of running the Section.

Section Adviser

Matt Lindsey

Tejas Lodge

Vigil Honor

Dr. Lindsey is an experienced adult adviser who has been serving Section SR-2 / G3 since 2018. He is a James E. West Fellowship, District Award of Merit, and Silver Beaver recipient. He has served on DYLC Staff for the legacy Southern Region, and has been a trainer for the past 3 NOACs. Dr. Lindsey also serves as the Philmont Staff Association President, and outside of scouting, is the Department Chair & Professor for Management & Marketing at Stephen F. Austin State University.

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Section Staff Adviser

Chase Roach

Nischa Achowalogen Lodge

Vigil Honor

Chase Roach is a professional scouter from Golden Spread Council. He dually serves as the staff adviser and a key member of Nischa Achowalogen Lodge in Amarillo, Texas. 

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Section Associate Adviser

Wayne Haythorn

Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge

Vigil Honor

Mr. Haythorn is a well versed adviser who has served Section SR-2 / G3 since 2018. He is a James E. West Fellowship, District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, and Venturing Leadership Award Recipient. Mr. Haythorn was formerly the Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge Adviser, and served in various additional roles across the lodge and his chapter.

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Section G3's 2024-2025 Appointed Leaders

Section Coordinators

Section coordinators run the year long operations of the section and develop program to make the section better. They are appointed by the section chief and his/her officers.

Apply for these great opportunities using the Section Staff Form.

Ben is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member, James E. West award recipient, and Founders Award recipient from Tejas Lodge. Previously, Ben has served as Tejas Lodge Chief, Section Training CVC, Section ACT Coordinator, Section PMP Coordinator, Council and CST 8 Venturing President, NYLT Youth Course Lead, and Onboarding and Integrations Team Lead on the Order of the Arrow National Communications Committee. Ben is looking forward to furthering the section's social media presence and working with local lodges to help them leverage their communications.
Ben H.
Ben H.Communications Coordinator
The Admonition Coordinator oversees the Admonition committee and works to ensure that the section is welcoming and open to all Arrowmen.
TBD
TBDAdmonition Coordinator
Gwendolyn is an Eagle Scout, Brotherhood member, and Founders Award recipient from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. During her three years in the OA, she has served as lodge trading post chair and as Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk’s first female lodge chief, among other positions. Gwendolyn is excited to step into her new role as ACT coordinator in order to help our lodges reach their goals.
Gwendolyn G.
Gwendolyn G.ACT Coordinator
Ian is a Vigil Honor member from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge and is proud to continue in the role of PMP coordinator, where he can serve the Arrowmen of the section by assembling data and helping lodges make informed decisions. Previously, he has served as lodge chief, OA Trail Crew foreman, NLS facilitator, conclave vice chief, and on both the Operation Arrow and NOAC staffs. Ian cannot wait to contribute to another incredible year with the section!
Ian W.
Ian W.PMP Coordinator

Conclave Vice Chiefs

Conclave vice chiefs are the key leaders and planners for the annual conclave. They do key planning during October at Fall COC and January at Triad. They work hard to prepare for an event of around 500 people and all work with teams of 5 – 20 staff members. CVCs are appointed by the section officers.

Apply for these great opportunities using the Section Staff Form.

The Experience CVC manages the largest program area at conclave. This includes the VIA Luncheon, Vigil Rededication, Interfaith Service, and several other events.
Joshua V.
Joshua V.Experience CVC
Eli is an Eagle Scout and a Brotherhood member from Mikanakawa Lodge. He has been in the OA for three years and, in that time, he has held multiple chapter level positions including chapter chief and serves as the 2025 lodge vice chief of AIA. Additionally, at NOAC this past summer, he became an Exemplar Ceremonialist for the Brotherhood ceremony. He is very excited to make this year’s AIA at conclave the best ever!
Eli W.
Eli W.AIA CVC
Aden is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member from Nischa Achowalogen Lodge. Aden was a three-term lodge chief serving from 2022-2024 and is an assistant scoutmaster and crew president for his home units. He has served on the staffs of NYLT and Wood Badge as well as on summer camp staff for MK Brown with three of those as the trading post director.
Aden C.
Aden C.Trading Post CVC
The ARC CVC oversees the activities, recreation, and competitions at conclave. This includes the Friday night party, sports tournaments, and other games.
Leonardo Q.
Leonardo Q.ARC CVC
The Training CVC coordinates the trainings available at conclave from finding trainers to creating curriculums to executing programs.
Cameron C.
Cameron C.Training CVC
James is a Brotherhood member from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. He is a current chapter officer and has served on the staff of NYLT five times, eventually working his way up to become a youth course lead in the winter of 2024. He has also held various positions other of responsibility within his district, troop, crew, chapter, and lodge.
James P.
James P.Host Lodge CVC
Izabella is a Vigil Honor member, Eagle Scout, 2023 Scout of the year participant, and lodge chief from Penateka Lodge. She was the first female Eagle Scout in her council and she is the first female youth Vigil Honor member in her lodge. She has also been in various other positions within her chapter and lodge.
Izabella M.
Izabella M.Shows CVC
Hunter is a Brotherhood member of Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. Since completing his Ordeal in May of 2022 and achieving Brotherhood in March of 2023, he has served as Chapter Chief of Kwihnai Chapter as well as the youth lodge quartermaster. Hunter is serving the section as the CVC of communications, and he is committed to making this year’s conclave an unforgettable experience for all of our section’s Arrowmen.
Hunter B.
Hunter B.Communications CVC

Section CVC Advisers

Section CVC advisers help support their conclave vice chiefs in the process of planning their program areas.

Apply for these great opportunities using the Section Staff Form.

The Experience Adviser assists and helps the Experience CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
Slade Young
Slade YoungExperience Adviser
The AIA Adviser assists and helps the AIA CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
Jerry Simmons
Jerry SimmonsAIA Adviser
The Trading Post Adviser assists and helps the Trading Post CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
Allen Pappas
Allen PappasTrading Post Adviser
The ARC Adviser assists and helps the ARC CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
Connor Schee
Connor ScheeARC Adviser
The Training Adviser assists and helps the Training CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
Grace Davidson
Grace DavidsonTraining Adviser
The Host Lodge Adviser assists and helps the Host Lodge CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
Johnathan Bell
Johnathan BellHost Lodge Adviser
The Shows Adviser assists and helps the Shows CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
TBD
TBDShows Adviser
The Communications Adviser assists and helps the Communications CVC in pursuing and executing their goals.
Brian Bennett
Brian BennettCommunications Adviser