Don started scouting in 2006-2007 when his oldest son Austin bridged into Troop 605. When asked why scouting, Don replied "to help support the scouting effort, one hour a week!" Don has 2 sons, Austin 17 Eagle scout, David 15 currently working on Eagle and a daughter Arah 13. His is married and his wife is Rhonda, a very active person in girl scouts. Don works for Soil and Environmental Consultants out of Raleigh. One of his favorite scouting memories is the trip to Florida Sea Base on a sailboat named "Misty Shoals." His hobbies include collecting Native American artifacts and being outdoors.