Stuart A. Williams
Executive / Management
Harrisburg
Summary
Experienced leader and manager with 29 years in non-profit and community management, including 15 years as CEO. Successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to achieve team goals. Results-oriented achiever who consistently exceeds targets and drives success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
27
27
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Scout Executive / CEO
Central North Carolina Council
01.2020 - 06.2025
Scout Executive / CEO
Shenandoah Area Council
11.2009 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: (Washington, DC area)
- Managed five professional staff, 4 support staff, along with facility manager, camp ranger and program aid.
- Served as chief operating officer of the council giving direction to the daily operations to ensure positive net assets and membership growth in partnership with the executive board and local community.
- Area includes 9 counties across 2 states with a total membership of over 6,500 youth and 2,000 plus volunteers.
- Total of all funds equal to 2.1 million.
- During 8 years recruited 47 new board members that met the Southern Region Diversity Project and led the board through planning and implementation of a new strategic plan aligning the council with national pillars and JTE criteria.
- Medals in JTE each year.
- Increased Direct Support by 70%.
- Increased Friends of Scouting by 144%.
- Increased Product sales by 35%.
- Raised over $700,000 in capital funds for camp and office improvement projects.
- Worked with other community groups for alternative funding sources when cut from United Way.
- Successful negotiation to liquidate a trust into a full unrestricted distribution of over $1 Million dollars.
- Secured a technology grant to upgrade the computer systems, put I-Pads into the hands of each field executive, and completely replace and upgrade phone systems.
- Worked with third party auditors to bring the council into compliance and received approved and accepted audit all years including accolades from Finance Impact.
- Created a joint board and district fund development committee.
- (Washington, DC area)
Assistant Scout Executive / COO
Cherokee Area Council
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Managed the field staff to achieve over 100% of FOS goal every year and collected more than 100% of the budgeted amount with an overall increase of 20%.
- Developed and ran a Sporting Clay Special Event.
- Responsible for over $300,000 in camping revenues with more than 35% net back to the Council from Summer Camp operations.
Field Director
Gulf Ridge Council
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Increased Friends of Scouting by 57% over three years.
- Negotiated over $150,000 toward capital improvements.
- Summer camp netted over 12% back to the Council.
- Managed capital improvements at camp including a new Dining Hall, Recreation Building, BMX Track, Climbing Wall, Rappelling Tower, Boat Dock, Kayaking equipment, and Hot water in all campsites.
Program Director
Gulf Ridge Council
03.2000 - 10.2003
- Managed Summer Camp as Camp Director with a net gain of 10% each year and an increase of attendance by 105%.
- Developed and maintained the Council Website.
- Created and managed functioning program committees along with developing a tracking method for United Way Outcomes related to activities and camp.
- Managed three camp properties with three full time rangers and 40 seasonal employees.
- Developed and ran a Sporting Clay event for camp.
- Oversaw all construction projects and capital improvements to camp properties.
Sr. District Executive
Gulf Ridge Council
01.1996 - 03.2000
- Raised FOS goal each year, made Quality District each year.
- Responsible for an increase in membership by 35%.
- Other responsibilities included Council newsletter & publication, Council Scout Show, University of Scouting, Council Camporee, and Wood Badge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Marine Science, Chemistry
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FloridaSkills
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Staff development
Customer service
Financial management
Certification
Eagle Scout
Updated
06/01/25
Children
- Son, 23, Eagle Scout, UWF Graduate, works for Scouting America
- Daughter, 19, Grad with Masters Ole Miss, licensed clinical therapist
- Daughter, Youngest attends Anderson University, NC Teen with a personal trademarked service program across 7 states
Personal Information
Marital Status: Married
Background - Experiences
- Successful experiences in Urban, Suburban, and Rural areas.
- Proficient in membership retention & growth.
- Proven record of successful fund raising and fiscal management including alternative funding specific to capital projects and camp improvement campaigns and major gifts.
- Proven record in Board Development and recruitment of top-level CEOs with Diversity.
- Strengths in Council governance and administration compliance.
- Effective staff leadership, development and council wide communications.
- Strong experience in camp and program administration.
- Proven record in building strong volunteer committees and community relationships across diverse geographical regions cultures and state lines.
- Guided Council in mandatory training putting them in the top ten among Southern Region.
- Proven record in developing and maintaining Quality Service Area including increased JTE scores for consecutive years.
- Proven record in customer service Voice of the Scout responses in the top 10%.
- Community partnerships and social media networking making Scouting highly visible.
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- American Foundation Suicide Prevention
Timeline
Scout Executive / CEO
Central North Carolina Council
01.2020 - 06.2025
Scout Executive / CEO
Shenandoah Area Council
11.2009 - 12.2019
Assistant Scout Executive / COO
Cherokee Area Council
01.2005 - 01.2009
Program Director
Gulf Ridge Council
03.2000 - 10.2003
Field Director
Gulf Ridge Council
01.1996 - 01.2005
Sr. District Executive
Gulf Ridge Council
01.1996 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Marine Science, Chemistry
Jacksonville University