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​Ruben “Anthony” Escobar – www.anthonyescobar.org
Scout Executive – Inland Northwest Council, Spokane, WA – www.nwscouts.org
https://www.facebook.com/anthony.escobar.908
 
Objective
Successful completion of assignments in six councils serving rural, urban, and suburban areas in positions of increasing responsibility has prepared me to serve the Grand Canyon Council as their Chief Operating Officer.
 
Selected Achievements
  • Summer Camp, 61% growth, Cowles, Easton & Grizzly, 1,458 (2023) vs. 2,348 (2024)
  • Summer Camp, added six LDS sessions at Cowles & Grizzly 1,125 (2024)
  • First annual Gala raised $150,000 (2024)
  • First annual adult summer camp, 300 overnight campers, 600-day campers (net $33,000)
  • Achieved monthly membership growth, 6% end-of-year new unit growth (October 2020)
  • Achieved 10.3% growth in membership, 22% growth in units, close rate 97% (2019)
  • Achieved 6.3% growth in membership, 8.1% growth in units, close rate 97% (2018)
  • Achieved 3.4% growth in membership, 6.9% growth in units, close rate 95% (2017)
  • Plus 13 new units (mid-year award, June 30, 2013)
  • Achieved 10.1% growth in membership (2012)
  • Achieved 4.1% growth in membership (2011)
  • Increased membership by 34% (2007–2010)
 
Employment History
Scout Executive, Inland Northwest Council, Spokane, Washington (2021 – Present)
  • New youth recruited (2022: 688 boys & girls; 2023: 749 boys & girls). 97% close rate.
  • INWC achieved end of year 2023 membership growth for first time since 2019.
  • Successfully managed $2.2 million in new construction and renovation at three camps: Cowles Scout Reservation, Camp Easton & Camp Grizzly (2022-Present)
  • Non-Scouting Rental Business: (2021: $45,273; 2022: $152,755; 2023: $148,785)
  • Three consecutive years of balanced budget with surplus, no borrowing
            (2021: $283,068; 2022: $98,895; 2023: $136,804)
  • Manages 14 full-time staff: Registrar, Scout Store Associate, Program Assistant, Development Director, Development Assistant, Office Manager, one District Director, two District Executives, two Program Executives, three Rangers, one Program Aide and one college Intern.
 
Scout Executive, Caddo Area Council, Texarkana, Texas (2017 – 2021)
  • Successfully led the sale Camp Pioneer at 20% over market value (2020)
  • Successfully developed a one-million-dollar new construction and renovation plan for Camp Preston Hunt (2020)
  • 12.8% growth in Friends of Scouting, 7.5% increase in direct support (2018-2019)
  • Three consecutive years of balanced budget with surplus, no borrowing
          (2017: $59,337; 2018: $6,749; 2019: $33,540)
  • Secured $120,000 grant from Clay Eichler Foundation (2020)
  • Secured $101,000 in corporate funding for Scoutreach (2019)
  • Manages 10 full-time staff: Accounting Assistant, Registrar, Scout Shop Manager, District Director, three District Executives, one Paraprofessionals, Camp Preston Hunt Ranger, Property Caretaker, plus eight Program Aides and two college Interns.
 
Assistant Director of Field Service, Heart of America Council, Kansas City, MO (2013 – 2017)
  • Service Area achieved 100% of Friends of Scouting goal at $552,650, and $581,736 in popcorn sales.  End-of-Year Total Finance: $1,134,386. (2016)
  • Service area raised $701,944 in Friends of Scouting and $587,770 in popcorn sales. 
  • End-of-Year Total Finance: $1,289,714.
  • Service area raised $650,328 in Friends of Scouting and $323,169 in popcorn sales. 
  • End-of-Year Total Finance: $973,497. (2014)
  • Highest amount of LDS FOS raised totaling $190,000 (2015 –2016).
  • Managed 14 field executives, 7 service areas, 17,350 youth, 703 units (2013-2015)
  • Supervised Scoutreach program, 3,903 youth, 186 units, 38 Program Aides. (2013-2017)
  • Managed 8 field executives, 8 service areas, 9,937 youth, 431 units.  (2015-2016)
 
Field Director, Golden Spread Council, Amarillo, TX (2010 – 2013)
  • Highest amount of FOS raised ($520,000) in history of Golden Spread Council (2013).
  • Achieved 45% growth in FOS over three-year period (2011–2013)
  • Six of six districts achieved 100% of FOS for three consecutive years (2011–2013).
  • Managed golf tournament with 9.8% growth in revenue (2011 & 2012)
  • Managed 6 field executives, 6 service areas, 6,111 youth, 228 units
 
District Director, Conquistador Council, Roswell, NM (2008–2010)
  • Four of four service areas achieved Quality District (2009 & 2010)
  • Exceeded 100% of Friends of Scouting goal, totaling $339,000 (2008–2010)
  • Organized Friends of Scouting & Membership Growth conferences (2008–2010)
  • Developed successful first annual sporting clay & golf tournaments with a combined 12% growth in revenue (2008–2010)
  • Managed 3 field executives, 4 service areas, 1,915 youth, 104 units
 
Senior District Executive, Conquistador Council, Roswell, NM (2007–2008)
  • Four of four service areas achieved Quality District (2008)
  • Developed bilingual district training teams and membership committees.
  • Staff leader to five, financially successful, Cub Scout Day Camps
  • Managed 3 field executives, 4 service areas, 1,427 youth, 99 units
 
District Executive, Sequoia Council, Fresno, CA (2003 – 2007)
  • Achieved Quality District (2005 & 2006)
  • Exceeded Friends of Scouting and Membership goals
  • Developed roving, bilingual training teams
  • Staff Advisor to Council Webelos Camp, District Day Camps, and Family Camps
  • Successfully managed pheasant shoot fundraiser (2006)
 
Para Professional, Sequoia Council, Fresno, CA (2002)
  • Hired in November 2002, conducted successful year-end recruitments

Community Involvement
  • Mentor to two District Executives, RISE Infinity Group
  • Member, Rotary International, Spokane, WA (2021-Present)
  • Member, Rotary International, Texarkana, TX (2017-2021)
  • Member, Rotary International, Raytown, MO (2013-2017)
  • Secretary, Rotary International, Amarillo, TX (2013)
  • Sergeant-in-Arms, Rotary International, Amarillo, TX (2010-2012)
  • Member, Rotary International, Roswell, NM (2007-2010)
  • Secretary, Rotary International, Dinuba, CA (2003-2007)
  • Scoutmaster, Troop 288, Orange Cove, CA (2001-2006)
 
Personal & Hobbies
  • Cheryl and I have been married since 2007
  • We have two dogs, a Bernese Mountain dog and rescue – Scout & Maggie
  • We enjoy shooting sports – Sporting Clays & Target Shooting
  • I enjoy reading, hiking, running and lifting weights.