Jake Wellman is the new National Chief for the 2008 year. He was formerly the Section W-5A Chief, and was also a Summit Vice Chief at NCLS. We are proud to have one of our region's own as our national chief once again.

Jake Wellman is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member from Albuquerque, NM. Jake was inducted and became a brotherhood member of Ini-to Lodge #324 in Georgia. Now, he is a Senior at Cibola High School in Albuquerque, NM, and is a member of Yah-tah-hey-si-kess Lodge #66. Congratulations Jake!

Ben Stilwill is the new National Vice Chief for the 2008 year. Formerly the Section C-2B Chief, Ben is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member from Okemos, MI and is a Freshman at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He was Gabe-Shi-Win-Gi-Kens Lodge Chief, served 2 terms Section C-2B Chief, staffed NLS, and served as the Summit Vice Chief of Gatherings at the 2007 NCLS. Congratulations Ben!

Mark Hendricks is the new Western Region Chief for the 2008 year. Formerly the Section W-1C Chief, Mark is from Wa-la-moot-kin Lodge and has had three non-consecutive terms as section chief. Other positions he held include Lodge Chief, Region Leadership Development Chairman, and Features Editor for the National Bulletin. He has been an OA Trail Crew and Wilderness Voyage participant, and is a sophomore at Harvey Mudd College majoring in physics.

Mason Thomas is the new Southern Region Chief. Formerly the Section SR-5 Chief, Mason is a Vigil Honor Member of Muscogee Lodge, Indian Waters Council, Columbia, South Carolina. He is an Eagle Scout and Founder's Award recipient having served as Chapter Chief, Lodge Chief, Section Secretary and currently as Section Chief. Mason currently attends the University of South Carolina and enjoys, camping, backpacking, canoeing, diving, snorkeling, reading, history, government, patch collecting.

Tyler Elliott is the new Central Region Chief. Formerly the Section C-4B Chief, Tyler is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Tarhe lodge #292, Tecumseh Council #439. Currently, Tyler attends the University of Cincinnati and serves as Section Chief for Section C-4B.

Patrick Rooney is the new Northeast Region Chief. Formerly the Section NE-4C Chief, Patrick is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of Amangamek-Wipit Lodge of the National Capital Area Council. He has previously served as Section Vice Chief, Lodge Chief, Chapter Chief, Lodge Ceremonies Chairman and, Chairman for the 2005 Presidential Inauguration. In 2006 he received the Founder's Award. Patrick attended the 2004 NOAC as well as the 2005 Jamboree and staffed the 2006 NOAC and 2007 NCLS. He attends George Mason University where he is currently pursuing a degree in Government and International Politics.