Mount Baker Council Announces New Scout Executive for

Boy Scouts of America Program

The Executive Board of the Mount Baker Council of The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce Kevin Nichols as our new Scout Executive. Kevin will join the Council on February 1, 2018, and will bring a renewed focus on membership growth and is committed to the council’s debt free policy of financial sustainability.

Kevin began his Scouting professional career as District Executive in 1988 with the Prairie Council in Galesburg, Illinois.  He moved on to serve as a Senior District Executive in both the Clinton Valley Council in Pontiac, Michigan and Blackhawk Area Council in Rockford, Illinois.  Kevin later served as Program Director, Fundraising/Marketing Director and Director of Field Service/COO with the Clinton Valley Council, Pontiac, MI.

In 2006, Kevin was promoted to Scout Executive/CEO of the Voyageurs Area Council, Duluth, Minnesota. After successful service in Minnesota, the Yankee Clipper Council in Haverhill, Massachusetts promoted Kevin as its Scout Executive.   He has been serving most recently as Field Council Scout Executive for the President Ford Field Service Council headquartered in Grand Rapids Michigan, part of the Michigan Crossroads Council.

Kevin is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and is Wood Badge trained.

Kevin and his spouse have four adult children.  All three boys are Eagle Scouts and their daughter was recognized as the Maize and Blue Award winner in Health Careers at the University of Michigan/Flint.   They also have two grandchildren.

Kevin and his spouse enjoy home projects and spending time with friends and family. They also enjoy traveling to the National Parks and viewing landscapes and nature.

The Mount Baker Council looks forward to continuing our mission of serving youth in our communities with Kevin as our new Scout Executive.  Please welcome Kevin as he joins the Mount Baker Council.