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2011 National Officer Election Results

National Chief Jonathan Hillis

National Chief Jonathan Hillis

Lodge: Tonkawa
Council: Capitol Area #564
Section: SR2-3S
Hometown: Austin, TX
Age: 19
School: Political Science and Environmental Studies major at Carleton College
Scouting Background: Jonathan is an Eagle Scout from Troop 399.
OA Background: Jonathan has served as a lodge chief and most recently as a section chief. He has served on NOAC staff and as a trainer and table guide at NLS. Jonathan has attended NOAC, OA Wilderness Voyage, ArrowCorps5, NLS, SOS, and was a member of the Service Corps at the 2010 Jamboree.
Hobbies: His hobbies include backpacking, camping, student government, and ultimate Frisbee.
Thoughts: "This is an incredible opportunity to try to live up to the examples of servant-leadership that I have seen in our organization."

National Vice Chief Dan Dick

National Vice Chief Dan Dick

Lodge: Wulapeju
Council: Blackhawk Area #660
Section: C-7
Hometown: Lena, IL
Age: 19
School: Education major at Highland Community College
Scouting Background: Dan is an Eagle Scout from Troop 91.
OA Background: He has served as a two term lodge chief. Dan has attended NOAC, OA Trail Crew, NLS, SOS, and served as a member of the OA Service Corps at the 2010 Jamboree. He has also served for five years as the handicraft lodge director at Canyon Camp.
Hobbies: His hobbies include racquetball, camping, student government, choir, and band.
Thoughts: "This is an amazing honor, I am completely humbled and will do my best every day to serve the Arrowmen of our Order."

Northeast Region Chief Travis Cunningham

Northeast Region Chief Travis Cunningham

Lodge: Gyantwachia
Council: Chief Cornplanter #538
Section: NE-4A
Hometown: Pittsfield
Age: 19
School: Wildlife and Fisheries Science major at Penn State University
Scouting Background: Travis is an Eagle Scout from Troop 8.
OA Background: He has served as a lodge vice-chief, lodge chief, section vice-chief, and most recently a two term section chief. Travis has attended NOAC, OA Trail Crew, OA Wilderness Voyage, ArrowCorps5, NLS, SOS, NCLS, and the 2010 National Jamboree where he served in the Indian Village.
Hobbies: His hobbies include running, rock-climbing, kayaking, Tau Phi Delta professional forestry and outdoorsman's fraternity, Penn State Woodsmen's team.
Thoughts: "Wow, I'm going to be leading thousands of Arrowmen across the Northeast Region. This is truly overwhelming."

Central Region Chief Collin Huerter

Central Region Chief Collin Huerter

Lodge: Dzie-Hawk Tonga
Council: Jayhawk Area Council #197
Section: C-5B
Hometown: Topeka, KS
Age: 18
School: Political Science major at Kansas State University
Scouting Background: Collin is an Eagle Scout from Troop 9.
OA Background: He has served on NOAC staff, NLS staff, attended the 2010 Jamboree as a member of Service Corps and has also attended NCLS and ArrowCorps5.
Hobbies: His hobbies include watching and playing any sports, listening to music, playing trumpet, and camping.
Thoughts: "I'd say that I am ecstatic to say I finally reached a position that has been a dream of mine for years, but that it hasn't fully sunk in yet. Who's the best - the Great Midwest!"

Southern Region Chief Dwayne Fontenette Jr.

Southern Region Chief Dwayne Fontenette, Jr.

Lodge: Chilantakoba
Council: Southeast Louisiana #214
Section: SR-1A
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Age: 19
School: Political Science and Journalism major at Loyola University of New Orleans
Scouting Background: Dwayne is an Eagle Scout with Troop 35.
OA Background: He has served as a lodge vice-chief, lodge chief, section one day coordinator, and most recently as section chief. Dwayne has attended NLS, multiple NOACs, NCLS, and SOS. He has served on NLS staff.
Hobbies: His hobbies include playing ping pong, cycling, and teaching academic games.
Thoughts: "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Great Southern Region. I have had an outstanding support system throughout my life. I just want to thank everyone for believing in me and supporting me. I'm looking forward to a great year!"

Western Region Chief Joseph Garcia

Western Region Chief Joseph Garcia

Lodge: Tiwahe
Council: San Diego Imperial #45
Section: W-4S
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Age: 20
School: Criminal Science major at Grossmont College
Scouting Background: Joseph is an Eagle Scout from Troop 51.
OA Background: He has attended NOAC, ArrowCorps5, and NLS.
Hobbies: His hobbies include sailing, backpacking, and photography.
Thoughts: "I am thankful for the opportunity to hold this office. I cannot wait to begin working with our great team of section chief to promote the 2011 national programs, putting on a great NLS, and working towards the goal of making the Western Region the best region in our nation."

Revised 12/28/10