Section Leadership
Section Chief
Tessa S.
Vigil Honor
Hello everyone! My name is Tessa Schaffer, and I currently serve as your 2025-2026 Section Chief. In the past I have served as a VC, Secretary, and even a shows CVC. I’m super excited for this next year, and can’t wait to see what we accomplish as a section!
Section Vice Chief
Travis R.
Vigil Honor
Travis is an Eagle Scout, Summit Rank, and a Vigil Honor member of Orca Lodge. He most recently served as Orca’s Lodge Chief and was previously the Conclave Vice Chief of ceremonies in 2024. Travis is a Founders Award recipient and is still active in his Troop and Crew. When not Scouting, Travis enjoys photography, golfing, and hanging with friends.
Section Secretary
Georgia S.
Brotherhood Honor
Hi everyone! My name is Georgia and I am currently serving as your 2025-2026 Section Secretary! I come from tiny but mighty Talako Lodge and I’ve served in various positions on the LEC, and got to serve as least year’s CVC of ceremonies. I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you!
Contact your Secretary at Secretary@g17n.oa-scouting.org
Section Adviser
Ross Armstrong
Vigil Honor
Ross hails from Tannu Lodge where he serves as the Council Vice President for the Nevada Area Council. Prior to becoming Section Adviser, Ross was Tannu’s Lodge Adviser. As a youth he served as Section Chief for legacy Section W3B and as the 2005 Western Region Chief. He’s currently the Executive Director of the Nevada Commission on Ethics. During non-scout times he skis, golfs, and travels.
Section Associate Adviser - VC
John Ganaway
Vigil Honor
John grew up in the Tampa, Fl area and now lives in Dixon, CA. John was a member of Seminole Lodge (#85) as a youth, winning many pie eating contests. Prior to becoming Associate Section Adviser, he was Amangi Nacha’s Lodge Adviser and has held other associate Adviser roles. In addition to Associate Section Adviser he serves as Golden Empire Council’s, Yolano District Chairman.
In his free time, John enjoys scuba diving and visiting National Parks.
Section Associate Adviser - Secretary
Dominic Pascucci
Vigil Honor
Dominic is a rare breed, a San Francisco native born and raised. As a youth he served in various chapter and lodge offices. After serving as a Section CVC, he became the Section Chief for legacy Section W3A then went on to become Western Region Chief in 2002. Before becoming Section Associate Adviser, Dominic served as an Associate Adviser for Yerba Buena Lodge. He has also served as a Deputy Lead at NOAC ’24 and serves on the Double Vigil Golf Classic Committee. In his free time he enjoys traveling and tasting new Boba drinks.