Stay informed by visiting the Canal District Webpage

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. 

Mark Foster, a previous cub scout, enjoys interacting with all levels of scouts and scouters. He has served as a pack leader for many years while his son came up through it and then crossed over to a troop. A proud parent of an Eagle Scout and a Life Scout (soon to be Eagle). His wife, two children, and he live in Cuyahoga Falls. He currently works at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Mark Begins his term in May 2025.

Stay informed by visiting the Crooked River District Webpage

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.

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. 

Stay informed by visiting the Soaring Eagle District Webpage

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.

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 January 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. 

Stay informed by visiting the Stambaugh District Webpage

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.

Fred Carter serves as Exploring Service Team Chair, SCAT committee member, and GTC Executive Board member. He’s served in several positions, including Den Leader, Assistant Cubmaster, Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, and District Commissioner. Fred runs a consulting business. When not working, Scouting, or raising kids, he focuses on regional workforce development and sustainability programs. For R&R, he likes to be on the trail hiking, running, or backpacking. 

Learn more about Exploring at: gtcscouting.org/exploring or visit Our Exploring page on AllAboutScouts.org.

Vinnie Close, a 1988 Eagle originally from Ashtabula, has served as a Den Leader and Cubmaster, and currently serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 513 and Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 7513 in Brunswick. He also served as 2nd Assistant Scoutmaster for Great Trail Council Troop 2417 at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree, and has served on the council planning committees for the 2019 World and 2023 National Jamborees. Vinnie also serves as a member of the council's Web and Marketing teams and is the current Council Webmaster. He has a son and daughter who are both active in Scouting, and his son is a 2021 Eagle. Vinnie is a graduate of John Carroll University, is employed as an IT Manager in Akron, and lives in Broadview Heights. He joined the Commissioner Service Team in December, 2022. He was awarded the Silver Beaver in 2025.

Learn about our Roundtables at gtcscouting.org/roundtable

Vinnie also answers our How Can I Help? interactive tool. Click to see how we can help! 

Safeguarding Youth Training is required for all Scouters at my.Scouting.org.

Visit our Safeguarding Youth page and our Safety Moments page. 

For help on taking Youth Protection Training, click here. 

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 Assistant 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.  

Stay informed by visiting the Stambaugh District Webpage

Bob Fish serves Scouting as the Roundtable Social Media Team Lead for the National Commissioner Service Team. He has an adult Eagle Scout son. 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:

• Roundtable Commissioners Scouting America - Official Group - A Facebook group supported by the National Commissioner Service Team specializing in all things Roundtable.

• Commissioner Service (Scouting America) - Official - 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 Scouting America - The National Commissioner Service Team Facebook page which supports the official Commissioner pages at https://www.scouting.org/commissioners.

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 until May 2025. 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. 

Steve Myers, a 1968 Eagle, guided 76 Eagles as Scoutmaster of Troop One in West Akron for over 25 years. He has served in the Venturing program at Area andd Region levels, and helps administer the College of Commissioner Science as a Dean. He is a Ph.D. economist who retired from a 41-year career at The University of Akron and lives in West Akron with his wife, Kimberly, and cats Mary Ann and Ginger. They have 8 grandchildren. He has 45 years as a registered youth and Scouter.

David Rice is from the Eagle Class of 1962 and has over 40 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. 

Contact David for in-person Commissioner Training and the College of Commissioner Science.

The College of Commissioner Science website is college.gtcscouting.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