2026 - 2027 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
Jack U.
Brotherhood
Jack is an Eagle Scout from Mikanakawa Lodge and currently serves as the section chief. Before being elected, Jack served as the section secretary during the 2025-2026 term, was the promotions lead and very important Arrowman luncheon lead for the 2025 conclave, and was a member of the experience team in 2024. Additionally, he has served as an area chief in his lodge, helping provide support to four chapters. Outside of the OA, Jack has been an active member of his council’s NYLT staff and will be on NAYLE staff this summer. Jack is excited to ensure all lodges are included in the conclave planning process and that everyone who wants to help at the section level has the opportunity!
Section Vice Chief
Paul E.
Vigil Honor
Paul is an Eagle Scout, Summit Award recipient, and Vigil Honor member from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. Before being elected section vice chief, he served as the conclave vice chief of training and was a two-term lodge officer. Additionally, he has been on staff for his council’s NYLT training for 7 courses, ultimately serving as the youth course lead in the winter of 2025. This year, Paul is excited to make the section as successful as possible through supporting our lodge chiefs and section staff!
Section Secretary
Joseph O.
Brotherhood
Joseph currently serves as the G3 section secretary.
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
Todd O'Neil
Vigil Honor
Todd is a Vigil Honor member, Eagle Scout, Founder’s Award recipient, and James E. West award recipient from Netopalis Sipo Schipinachk Lodge. Before serving two terms as section chief, Todd served as the section training CVC, lodge vice chief, and chapter chief. Additionally, he was a national event vice chief for the 2025 National Council of Chiefs. As a Scout, he attended NOAC in 2022 and 2024 as well as the National Jamboree in 2023 as a part of Operation Arrow, where he will be returning this summer. Additionally, Todd serves on summer camp staff at Worth Ranch in Palo Pinto, TX.
Section Advisers
Section advisers directly oversee the running of the section. The section adviser and associate adviser directly mentor the section chief and ensures that they carry out the duties of running the section.
Section Adviser
Matt Lindsey
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.
Section Staff Adviser
Chase Roach
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.
Section Associate Advisers
Wayne Haythorn
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.
Chuck Ashby
Vigil Honor
Mr. Ashby currently serves as one of the G3 section associate advisers.
Section G3's 2026-2027 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, which will be available soon.
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 400 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, which will be available soon.
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, which will be available soon.