Trail Life Troop
NC-613
Troop Leadership
Our troop is led by a team of volunteers. A Troop Committee provides overall supervision of the ministry and its operations. Of special note is the team of Trail Guides overseen by the Troopmaster, who provide the delivery of the program itself to the member boys.
Troop Committee
The Troop Committee is a team of troop leaders with responsibilities for particular aspects of the ministry, its operations, and its program. The Committee includes both the Core Committee and other volunteers serving in Committee roles.
Erich Fabricius Troop Committee Chair
As Committee Chair, Erich Fabricius provides overall supervision of the operations of the ministry. His family has been involved in the troop since 2015, and he has been part of Shepherd’s since 2008.
David Sakell Troopmaster
As Troopmaster, David Sakell is responsible for the implementation of all youth-focused activities, and leads the team of Trail Guides who deliver the ministry program to the boys. His family has been involved since the early days of the troop.
Peter Andersen Troop Chaplain
As Troop Chaplain, Peter Andersen helps us maintain our faith-building focus. He leads a periodic study with our Navigators and Adventurers, and is a primary author of our Woodlands Trail Devotionals. He has been involved in our troop since 2016.
Gabriel Mere
Associate Chaplain
Kevin Welch Troop Ministry Liasion
As Troop Ministry Liasion, Kevin Welch exercises authority on behalf of the church as relates to the relationship with the Trail Life ministry. He serves as an Elder at the Shepherd’s Church and is the church’s Chief Administrative Officer. His family has been part of our troop since 2017.
Nathan Cooksey Troop Secretary
As Troop Secretary, Nathan Cooksey supervises the troop's record-keeping process, is involved with advancement records, and oversees receiving and distribution of items during troop meeting times. He has been involved with our troop since 2021.
Troopmaster and Trail Guides
The Trail Guides are the primary direct youth-contact leaders who advise, coach, and mentor the boys at the various levels.
David Sakell Troopmaster
As Troopmaster, David Sakell is responsible for the implementation of all youth-focused activities, and leads the team of Trail Guides who deliver the ministry program to the boys. His family has been involved since the early days of the troop.
Nick Jones Advisor
As Advisor, Nick Jones works with our high school age Adventurers, providing advice and adult guidance as the youth leaders undertake that program. His family has been a part of the troop since our early days.
Paul VanSweden Trailmaster
As Trailmaster, Paul VanSweden provides leadership and guidance to our unit of middle school aged Navigators. His family has been a part of the troop since our early days.
Greg Camp
Trail Guide, Navigator
Brian Lloyd
Trail Guide, Navigator
Steve Worley
Trail Guide, Navigator
Dean Logan Ranger
As Ranger, Dean Logan supervises our Woodlands Trail program for elementary boys. He has been a part of our troop since 2018.
Doug Zadow
Trail Guide, Mountain Lion
Andrew Brown
Trail Guide, Mountain Lion
Paul Brock
Trail Guide, Mountain Lion
Justin Leonard
Trail Guide, Mountain Lion
Stephen Lee
Trail Guide, Hawk
Michael Laurino
Trail Guide, Hawk
Craig Sheppard
Trail Guide, Hawk
Seth Peterson
Trail Guide, Hawk
Michael Pendley
Trail Guide, Fox
