September 2022

Mike Lockwood was born and raised in Rochester, New York, where he grew up hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting on and near Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region.  He is a 1991 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy via the Naval ROTC program.

Through a three decade Navy career, Mike served on Cruisers, Destroyers, Amphibious ships, and Aircraft Carriers.  During this time, while conducting dangerous and difficult at sea operations (including nine overseas deployments to the Western Pacific and Middle East), he trained, mentored, and lead Sailors helping them achieve their fullest potential.  During his service he has visited 26 countries, including three years stationed in Japan.

The capstone of Mike’s career was serving as Commanding Officer of the Naval ROTC Unit at University of Washington.  In his nearly four years at UW, Mike trained and developed more than 200 exceptional young Americans, resulting in the commissioning of 104 Navy and Marine Corps Officers.

The Lockwood’s have been a Scouting family since 2011 when their son became a Tiger Cub in Far East Council, Japan District.  Since then, from Pike’s Peak Council, to San Diego-Imperial Council, to Mount Baker, they have participated where possible as Adult Leaders.  Since retiring from active duty, Mike has served as Troop Committee Member, Assistant Scoutmaster, and is now serving as Scoutmaster for Troop 122, in Mill Creek, WA.

Mike holds Masters degrees in Applied Physics and National Resource Strategy and completed his Wood Badge ticket in March 2022.