Shon Montgomery has been appointed Training Committee Task Force Lead for the National Sea Scout Committee, bringing extensive experience in Scouting leadership and training to the role.
Shon has staffed Seabadge 25 times and served as course director for Seabadge-54-NY-2020, held virtually, and Seabadge-70-NY-2023, the first Seabadge course at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. He has also directed National Youth Leadership Training and the Kodiak Challenge, and staffed Wood Badge, National Camping School, and Powderhorn.
A longtime Scouting volunteer, Shon serves as Skipper of Sea Scout Ship 1 and Scoutmaster of Troop 496 in Northern New York. His previous roles include National Sea Scout Roundtable Coordinator. His service has been recognized with the National Sea Scout Leadership Award, Silver Beaver Award, and Gold Seabadge Trident.
In his new role, Shon brings a strong commitment to preparing adult volunteers to support youth leadership, meaningful outdoor experiences, and thriving Sea Scout ships.
Shon is a retired U.S. Army Cavalry Scout whose military service included deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Please join us in welcoming him and thanking him for his service to Scouting and our nation.
