The International Committee is enumerated as a Special Committee of the Boy Scouts of America, established to ensure that the BSA is well represented abroad and that our Scouts at home can benefit from the wonderful events and initiatives happening around the world.
The BSA International Committee is chaired and led by the BSA’s International Commissioner, Lou Paulson, with Bray Barnes serving as his deputy. International Scouting is part of the BSA’s Outdoor Adventures program, along with the four High Adventure Bases, Outdoor Program & Properties Department, the 2021 National Jamboree and the Order of the Arrow.
The Committee relies on three International Vice Chairs: Phil Krajec (Promotion to Scouts), and Brad Valdyke (Tools to Councils), Phillip Zabriskie (Supporting World Scouting) and John Dozier (Administration).
To contact a member of Staff or the International Commissioner please email international@scouting.org. If you would like assistance with a particular program, please see the pillar chart and contact form below to reach the correct Vice-Chair.
Finally, a full list of International Committee Advisors, Members, Ambassadors, and Staff can also be found on this page. These individuals are the only individuals approved and vetted by the BSA’s International Commissioner to represent the BSA abroad.
BSA Charter and Bylaws
The International Committee is a special committee authorized to represent the Corporation in connection with the World Scouting Organization and to support other international initiatives authorized by the Executive Committee. The International Commissioner shall serve as the chair and appoint members of the International Committee. (Article 3, Section 8, Clause 19)
Mission of the International Committee & Department
To promote youth membership growth in the Boy Scouts of America by providing opportunities for Scouts to become active citizens of the world by empowering and equipping local council international activities through effective adult volunteers who support World Scouting.
International Committee Leadership
Lou Paulson – International Commissioner & Committee Chair
Bray Barnes – Deputy International Commissioner
Phil Krajec – Vice-Chair, Promotion to Scouts
Brad Valdyke – Vice-Chair, Tools to Councils
Phillip Zabriskie – Vice-Chair, Supporting World Scouting
John Dozier – Vice-Chair, Administration
Full Committee Directory
The following individuals are appointed to the BSA’s International Committee or serve as International Ambassadors.
| Thomas D. Allen |
| Del Bishop |
| David L. Briscoe |
| William F. Cronk |
| Charles W. Dahlquist, II |
| John R. Donnell |
| Clark W. Fetridge |
| Harold C. Friend, M.D. |
| Peter Hyman |
| Andrew Jost |
| James T. Morris |
| Eleanor S. Morrison |
| Stephen W. Owen |
| John F. Pyfer, Jr. |
| Gregory D. Sawyer |
| Dr. Bruce R. Trefz |
| James S. Wilson, D.M. |
| James S. Turley |
| Bray Barnes | Vice-Chair, Promotions to Scouts |
| Neal Clayburn | 2021 National Jamboree |
| Dr. William Finerty | Float |
| Jennifer Hancock | Older Youth |
| Reece Kilbey | Communications |
| Ed Lynes | JOTA/JOTI |
| Lou Paulson | Vice-Chair & Regional Foundation |
| Meghan Pierson | Events |
| Scott Sorrels | Float |
| William Wallace | Events |
| Allen D. Brown | |
| C. Bari Saunders | |
| Brad Valdyke | Vice-Chair |
| Armando Aguirre | Regional Committee |
| Ajey Chandra | Regional Committee |
| Edward Andrew Chapman | World Committee |
| Joshua Dick | KISC & Regional Foundation |
| Jack D. Furst | USFIS |
| Marshall E. Hollis | Gilwell |
| Wayne M. Perry | USFIS |
| Gus Sanchez | Regional Committee Mentor |
| Dave Sears | Pillar Deputy |
| Robert Sinclair | World Scout Foundation |
| Willy Xiao | WOSM External Representative |
| Phillip Zabriskie | Vice-Chair |
What is an International Ambassador? They are key International volunteers who are not a member of the Committee. The ambassador program, newly refreshed, recognizes those individuals who have been appointed by the International Committee to assist in the work and mission of the Committee & Department.
| C J (Pete) Armstrong Jr | Supporting World Scouting |
| Mark Beese | Tools to Councils – Pillar Deputy |
| Dottie Brown | Tools to Councils |
| Amy Burdick | Supporting World Scouting |
| Todd Christian | Promotion to Scouts |
| Karla Christian | Tools to Councils |
| Bill Daggett | Tools to Councils |
| Joey Dierdorf | Promotion to Scouts |
| Charles Echard | Promotion to Scouts |
| Eugene Foley | Supporting World Scouting |
| Pat Fountain | Tools to Councils |
| Seth Griffith | Promotion to Scouts |
| Phil Krajec | Messengers of Peace Chair |
| Matthew Mann | Tools to Councils |
| Savi McMillan | Promotion to Scouts |
| Jack Otto | Promotion to Scouts |
| Dave Shelburne | Promotion to Scouts |
| Josh Squirrell | Promotion to Scouts |
| Brigitte Therivel | Supporting World Scouting/ Executive Assistant |
| Pratik Vaidya | Promotion to Scouts |
| Christa Waterwiese | Promotion to Scouts – Pillar Deputy |
| Robbie Dzierzanowski | Promotion to Scouts |
