Section Leadership
The Council of Chiefs, or COC, is the body of youth leaders and adult advisers that handle all of the section’s operations. The COC is responsible for planning the annual section conclave and providing support to the lodges in the section.
The Council of Chiefs consists of the section chief, vice chief, secretary, immediate past section chief, one representative from each lodge (typically the lodge chief or their proxy), other Arrowman as appointed, the section advisers, lodge advisers, and section staff adviser. Only the section officers, immediate past section chief (if under 21) and lodge representatives vote in section business.
Section Officers
The Section G16 officers are responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the section, its events, and communications, as well as providing a key link from the national level to the lodges.
The section officers are elected annually by the youth members of the section at the annual conclave.
Section Chief
Anson Fleck
Anson is a Vigil Honor member of Lo La’Qam Geela Lodge residing in Bend, OR.
Previously, Anson has served as lodge treasurer, lodge administration vice chief, and 2023 Host Lodge conclave vice chief. Anson most recently served as the lodge chief of Lo La’Qam Geela. In 2022, Anson was awarded the Founder’s Award, and in November of 2024, he achieved the Vigil Honor.
Outside of Scouting, Anson enjoys camping with friends, reading, hiking, rock climbing, and playing the saxophone and trumpet.
Section Vice Chief
Hannah McCullough
Hannah is an Eagle Scout and Brotherhood member of Umpqua Chapter and member of Troop 585 in Roseburg.
Previously, she has served as lodge chief, service vice chief, chapter chief, Elangomat chair, senior patrol leader, junior assistant Scoutmaster, and summer camp staff and the trading post manager at Camp Baker and Camp Melakwa. She is an NLS participant and Elangomat of the Year Award recipient.
Outside of Scouting, Hannah participates in the ceramic arts, marching band, her school’s varsity band and is also on the tennis team.
Section Secretary
Reece Lewallen
Reece is a Brotherhood member of Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge residing in the Portland area.
Previously, Reece has served as chapter chief, lodge membership vice chief, 2023 Activities conclave vice chief, and has served in several chairmanships and chapter vice chief roles. Reece most recently served as the written content lead for the section comms team last year. In 2023, Reece was awarded the Lodge Service Award from his lodge for his work as the College of Youth Leadership Chairman.
Outside of Scouting, Reece enjoys fencing, reading classic literature, writing, debating, learning languages, researching French history, and is an avid opera enthusiast.
Section Advisers
Section advisers provide support to the officers throughout the section and its events.
Section Adviser
Brian Gray
Brian is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge. Previously, Brian has served as associate section adviser, conclave vice chief adviser, and a DYLC guide. While a youth, Brian served as section chief, section vice chief, and lodge chief. Brian is a a section Arrow of Honor and Founder’s Award recipient.
In his free time, Brian enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and outdoor cooking and hopes to visit every National Park.
Associate Section Adviser
Cheryl Hunker
Cheryl is a Vigil Honor member of Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge. In addition to serving as associate section adviser, she serves as Wauna La-Mon’tay lodge’s program adviser. Previously, Cheryl has served as a den leader, unit committee member, “special assistant to the Scoutmaster,” and on staff for NOAC, National Jamboree and Woodbadge. Cheryl is a recipient of the District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Lodge Service Award, Founder’s Award, OA Centurion Award, section Arrow of Honor, and James E. West. She has also attended NLS and NLATS.
In her free times, Cheryl enjoys family activities.
Associate Section Adviser
Chris Graves
Chris is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Tsisqan Lodge. Previously, he has served as lodge adviser, chapter adviser, Camp Baker and Camp Melakwa summer camp program director. He has staffed five National Jamborees and the 2019 World Jamboree. He has served as contingent leader for four NOACs and on DYLC and NLS staff. In addition to associate section adviser, Chris serves as the Camp Baker properties committee chair and the Scoutmaster for the Oregon Trail Council’s 2023 National Jamboree contingent. He is a Founder’s Award, Centurion Award, and section Arrow of Honor recipient.
In his free time, Chris enjoys traveling, reading history, and camping.
Section Staff Adviser
Scott Impecoven
Scott is a Vigil Honor member of Tsisqan Lodge, Founder’s Award recipient, and serves as the Scout executive for the Oregon Trail Council.
On his free time, Scott enjoys riding hi motorcycle, sports, and backpacking.
Lodge Chiefs
Lodge chiefs are the key youth that manage the operations of their lodge. They lead a team of elected youth that are responsible for different aspects of their lodge.
Chyna-Noel Crossett
Chyna-Noel is a Brotherhood member of Lo La’Qam Geela Lodge residing in the Medford area.
Previously, Chyna-Noel has served as conclave vice chief of activities, chapter chief, and chapter secretary. In 2023, Chyna-Noel was awarded the Keeper of the Flame award from her lodge for her commitment in her lodge.
Outside of Scouting, Chyna-Noel enjoys crochet, doing art and crafts, working, writing, listening to music, and loves to talk about almost anything.
Ethan Green
Ethan is a Brotherhood member of Tsisqan Lodge, hailing from the Springfield area.
Ethan has served as ceremonies vice chief for the past two years, and was a ceremonialist before that. He has also been a member of the section comms team for the past year as a writer. In 2024, Ethan completed NLS, got his Eagle Scout award, and served on staff at Camp Baker.
Aside from Scouting, Ethan is pursuing a degree in Mathematics, hoping to someday become a math professor. His hobbies include writing poetry, learning new languages, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and crocheting all sorts of projects.
Truman Grace
Truman is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge from Vancouver, WA.
Previously, Truman as served has lodge communications vice chief, section secretary, NOAC staff, and is currently an assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 648. They have received a Lodge Service Award for their service as communications vice chief.
Outside of Scouting, Truman enjoys photography, gaming, and learning history.
Lodge Advisers
Lodge advisers work directly with their respective lodge chief, providing support and advice.
