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Council Commissioner
Sherri Buck
(330) 635-1200
Sherri.Buck@gtcbsa.org
Council Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gtcbsa
Council commissioner meetings: held on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Sherri Buck becomes the first female Council Commissioner in the Great Trail Council. She commits to improving unit service for the almost 5000 youth in 250 different Scout units across greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley and to developing more female leaders for the scouting movement, especially to serve the program's growing number of girls and young women. She also commits to enhancing safety in all aspects of Scouting.
Click to read her Scouting biography.
Sherri Buck began her journey in scouting in 2007 as a Cub Scout den leader. She became an Assistant Scoutmaster when her 2 sons crossed over into Boy Scouts.
Sherri has also served at district level as the District Chair from 2015-2022. During her time as District Chair she was very involved in the Friends of Scouting campaign, membership and program side of the district.
Sherri has found a love for hiking, backpacking and everything outdoors in scouting. She has gone on many campouts with the troop in several states including a 115 mile backpacking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and had a Big Munson island experience at Sea Base in Florida.
She has gone back to Philmont for training. She attended the Finding Your Seat at the Scouting Table conference and plans to go back for Commissioners Training to prepare for her new role as Council Commissioner.
Sherri has earned the District Award of Merit, the Silver Beaver award along with many other training awards including Wood Badge. She has received many Eagle Scout mentor pins from scouts who honored her with that recognition and many of them she had followed and supported from first grade through high school.
Her most memorable experiences were when her 2 sons achieved Eagle rank. One in 2019 and the other in 2020.
Shannon Sinex
Field Director
Professional Advisor to the Commissioner Service Team
Field Director
Professional Advisor to the Commissioner Service Team
(234) 900-5907
District Commissioners
Canal District Commissioner
Jeff Carrico
(234) 718-0891
Jeff Carrico begins his service as Canal District Commissioner in May 2023. He has served in Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA for 12+ years. He has been active on the district and Council training teams, is a recipient of the District Award of Merit, and was awarded the Silver Beaver in 2022. Jeff works for the Summit Metro Parks, has two adult sons, and has been married to his wife, Debbie, since 1996.
Visit the Canal District webpage for information on the Key 3, district committee and district commissioner meetings, monthly roundtable training, schools and communities served, how to find a unit near you, how the Canal District communicates with you, and more.
To learn who is your unit commissioner or to inquire about serving as a commissioner please contact Jeff.
Crooked River District Commissioner
Vince Marchetti
(330) 389-1136
vmarchetti@ameritech.net
Vince Marchetti was a Scout in New York and served as Den, Pack, and Troop leader as three sons and a daughter enjoyed Scouting. He later served as a Unit Commissioner and District Commissioner. The kids have flown off to other cities and countries and he continues to live in Stow with his wife Pennie. For his daily bread he develops software for civil engineering and manufacturing.
Visit the Crooked River District webpage for information on the Key 3, district committee and district commissioner meetings, monthly roundtable training, schools and communities served, how to find a unit near you, how the Soaring Eagle District communicates with you, and more.
To learn who is your unit commissioner or to inquire about serving as a commissioner please contact Vince.
Soaring Eagle District Commissioner
Craig S. Wrobleski
(440) 552-0676
craig.wrobleski@gtcbsa.org
Craig S. Wrobleski begins his role as Soaring Eagle District Commissioner in May 2023. He is a 1991 Eagle and has recently completed his tenure as Scoutmaster of Troop 507. He has been a District Training Chair, NYLT Director, Cubmaster, and Unit Commissioner. He has his Doctorate of Ministry and is a steward of LifeStone Ministries as President and CEO.
Visit the Soaring Eagle District webpage for information on the Key 3, district committee and district commissioner meetings, monthly roundtable training, schools and communities served, how to find a unit near you, how the Soaring Eagle District communicates with you, and more.
To learn who is your unit commissioner or to inquire about serving as a commissioner please contact Craig.
Stambaugh District Commissioner
Craig Williams
(330) 207-9222
Craig Williams joined GTC as a Den Leader in 2012, alongside his son. He has served in multiple positions at the Unit and District levels along with 2019 World Jamboree International Service Team. He begins his watch as Stambaugh District Commissioner in Janyary 2023. Craig has a passion for STEM and shares that through chairing STEM-U at YSU and being a Nova Counselor, Supernova Mentor, and STEM Trainer. Craig works as a Forensic Mechanical Engineer out of Youngstown. He and his wife Stefanie are both Bobwhites, residing with their family in Canfield.
Visit the Stambaugh District webpage for information on the Key 3, district committee and district commissioner meetings, monthly roundtable training, schools and communities served, how to find a unit near you, how the Stambaugh District communicates with you, and more.
To learn who is your unit commissioner or to inquire about serving as a commissioner please contact Craig.
Assistant Council Commissioners
Rev. David M. Rice
Assistant Council Commissioner
Council Champion for Commissioner Tools and Training
(330) 801-6430
David Rice is from the Eagle Class of 1962 and has 41 years in commissioner service. He holds the Doctorate of Commissioner Science Knot Award and serves as Dean of the Doctoral College, College of Commissioner Science. Retired Minister of Word and Sacrament, Presbyterian Church USA.
Commissioner Tools and Training are online at my.Scouting.org. Availability is based on your registration.
Joe Mako
Assistant Council Commissioner
College of Commissioner Science
(330) 867-6200 (o)
(330) 867-6256 (h)
Joe is a former Great Trail Council Commissioner and has championed an annual comprehensive College of Commissioner Science for many years. In 2018 he was presented the National Eagle Scout Association's Outstanding Eagle award. Joe serves on the Council Executive Board.
Frederick S. ("Fritz") Coombs
Assistant Council Commissioner
Stambaugh District Support and Resources
(330) 550-3367
Fritz Coombs, a 1964 Eagle, has served as Arrowhead District Chair, V.P. Program, and Council Commissioner (in Greater Western Reserve Council) and presently serves as an Asst. Council Commissioner and Member of the Executive Board of Great Trail Council. He retired from the practice of law after 41 years and lives in Trumbull County with his wife, Janice. In his spare time, he enjoys performing magic and sleight of hand.
Rebecca Voris
Assistant Council Commissioner
Assistant Council Commissioner
Woman's Advisory Committee (WACII)
(740) 334-1118
Becky begins her service as ACC in May 2023. She has enjoyed 6 years of serving in different roles with Pack 3385. Both of her boys are currently active in Troop 385. She is a graduate of Purdue University with a background in Public Health. Becky lives in Bath with her husband, Nathan, 2 boys, 2 cats and 2 parrots.
Ed Martin
Assistant Council Commissioner
Assistant Council Commissioner
Recharter Renewal Process
(330) 350-1290
After over 30 years of service that include stints in unit, district and national leadership roles, Ed feels a divine calling to continue gladly. He gives thanks to his father and other adults who gave him the opportunity to become an Eagle Scout in 1972. His 3 sons and 2 daughters all spent time in Scouting. Ed is employed as an IT project manager and lives with his wife, Stephanie, in Medina.
Information on the Internet Charter Process is at https://www.gtcbsa.org/resources/commissioners/internet-recharter-info.
For units chartered to the great trail council see here https://www.gtcbsa.org/resources/council-chartered-units
Chris Scott
Assistant Council Commissioner
Adaptation, Inclusion, and Diversity
(330) 815-0179
Specialneeds.committee@gtcbsa.org
Chris believes and works so that all youth can have a chance to scout. Chris is honored with the Silver Beaver for his scouting works. Chris also serves on the senior leadership team at Manatoc Summer Camp and heads up the adult training activity there. He has served as a Dean of the University of Scouting.
Visit the Adaptation, Inclusion and Diversity Committee Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalScouting.gtc
Jim Cole
Assistant Council Commissioner
GTC Safe Scouting Champion
Visit our Youth Protection page and our Safety Moments page.
For help on taking Youth Protection Training click here.
Nikhil S. Shringarpurey
Assistant Council Commissioner
Exploring Service Team Chair
(330) 754-2313
Nikhil Shringarpurey was first introduced to the Exploring program in high school and has been a volunteer with the program ever since. He is an IT professional and experienced entrepreneur who enjoys introducing students to STEM careers. He holds BS and MBA degrees and is a 4th degree Master Black Belt and enjoys playing guitar, and fast cars. Nikhil is a Director of Consulting Services at CGI and lives in Green.
Vincent Close
Assistant Council Commissioner
Roundtable Planning and Support
(216) 387-9822
Vinnie Close, a 1988 Eagle originally from Ashtabula, has served as a Den Leader, Cubmaster, and two stints as Assistant Scoutmaster. He also served as 2nd Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 2417 at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree, and has served on the planning committees for the 2019 World and 2023 National Jamborees. He has a son and daughter who are both active in Scouting, and his son is a 2021 Eagle. Vinnie is employed as an IT Manager in Akron and lives in Broadview Heights.
Bob Fish
Assistant Council Commissioner
(330) 283-3577
Bob Fish serves Scouting as the Social Media Team Lead for the National Commissioner Service Team. He has an adult Eagle Scout son and a stepdaughter who is the Camp Manatoc Pool Director. Bob has been a Commissioner since 2007, including being a past District Commissioner. He joins the Great Trail team as of June 2023.
Here are a few links to Bob's world:
Commissioner Development - BSA (A Facebook group supported by the National Commissioner Service Team and is the most timely source of Commissioner information and answers to questions.
Commissioners of the Boy Scouts of America - The National Commissioner Service Team Facebook page which supports the official commissioner pages at https://www.scouting.org/commissioners.
Bill Silver
Council Executive Board representative from the
Council Program Committee
(330) 608-0837
billsilver54@gmail.com
Steve Myers
Assistant Council Commissioner
Webmaster and Commissioner College
(330) 801-6034
Steve Myers, a 1968 Eagle, guided 76 Eagles as Scoutmaster of Troop One in West Akron over 25 years. He has served in the Venturing program and helps administer the College of Commissioner Science as a Dean. He is a Ph.D. economist who recently retired from a 41-year career at The University of Akron and lives in West Akron with his wife Kimberly, greyhound Holly. They have 6 grandchildren. He has 43 years as a registered youth and Scouter.
He is Webmaster for Great Trail Council and is the Chair of the Web Team, a council committee responsible for digital communications. He asks that you communicate with him any difficulty with communication so the team can address it.