On behalf of the Mount Baker Council, I would like to congratulate Kevin Nichols on his selection as the new Scout Executive of the Connecticut Yankee Council, headquartered Milford, CT. Kevin has successfully served as our Scout Executive since February 1, 2018. We thank Kevin for his leadership of our staff and the day-to-day operations to help deliver the mission of Scouting in our communities. During his tenure, your Executive Board, dedicated volunteers, and our generous supporters have strengthened our Council, positioned us for future growth, and delivered the mission of Scouting for many outstanding young people.

Kevin began his Scouting career in 1988 as a District Executive at the Prairie Council in Galesburg, Illinois. After serving several roles in multiple councils, Kevin was selected in 2006 as Scout Executive for the Voyageurs Area Council in Hermantown, Minnesota. He moved on to the Scout Executive roles in the Yankee Clipper Council in Haverhill, Massachusetts and the Scout Executive of the President Ford Field Service Council in Grand Rapids, Michigan before our Executive Board hired him to help lead the Council staff here. The Connecticut Yankee Council will be Kevin’s fifth Scout Executive position.

Kevin is a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow, earned his Wood Badge beads, received the Lamb Award for his service to his church, and is a James West Fellow. Kevin and his wife, Karen, have four children and two grandchildren. Three of their sons are Eagle Scouts.

I have personally benefited from Kevin’s leadership and enjoyed his good humor, positive attitude, and dedication to our Council and the youth we serve. I know that his new assignment will present new challenges and that the Connecticut Yankee Council will be in good hands. Please join me in thanking Kevin for his service as our professional team leader. We wish him the best in his new endeavors.

Our Council leadership has begun searching for our next Scout Executive and is working with the National Scouting America team on this process. More information will be shared soon.

For over a century, the Mount Baker Council and the Scouting America program have been providing youth with a life-changing experience they cannot get anywhere else. It is full of adventure and discovery. Our Council enhances this experience by providing quality program support to our volunteers, inspirational civic service to our local communities, and faithfully guiding our Scouts to become tomorrow’s participating citizens and leaders.

Sincerely,

Matthew Latimer, Mount Baker Council President