Michael assumed the role of Scoutmaster of Troop 16 in 2026.

Scouting is in Michael’s blood. He grew up in Tallahassee and was a member of Pack 3 and Troop 105. As a youth, he was an Eagle Scout, member of the Order of the Arrow, served on staff of BSA’s Junior Leader Training (today NYLT), completed a Philmont trek in 1996, attended the 1997 National Jamboree, and served on staff at Camp Daniel Boone in North Carolina for five summers.

Michael will be the first to tell you that the experiences, lessons learned, and leadership opportunities he experienced in scouting have had a profound impact on his personal and professional life as an adult.

As Scoutmaster, Michael is committed to Troop 16 having the highest-quality scouting program possible and for each scout to have the opportunity to maximize the experiences scouting has to offer.  Troop 16’s outdoor activities and trips are a cornerstone of the troop's program as they provide a “learning laboratory” for advancing the aims of the scouting movement.

Regardless of rank obtained, Michael hopes that each and every scout in Troop 16 will experience personal growth, gain a spirit for adventure, see the value of service bigger than self, and have a ton of fun with lasting memories.

Diane was formerly the Scoutmaster of Troop 16G for approximately 5 years, and now serves as the ASM/female leader for the combined Troop. Diane has led many adventures for our units and youth. Diane has earned her Grand Slam of High Adventure, having participated in treks at all four High Adventure Bases at Philmont, Northern Tier, Sea Base, and the Summit. Diane teaches EMT and paramedic students at Tallahassee State College. She brings some very cool 'toys' to our First Aid and Emergency Preparation meetings, Merit Badges, and council Wilderness First Aid Classes. Diane is the proud mother of two Troop 16 Eagle Scouts, Andrew and Nathan, and her daughter, Maddy will soon be another Troop 16 Eagle Scout.

Rebecca, fondly known as Momma Bear, is the Committee Chairperson for Troop 16.  Rebecca is the proud mother of two boys, Frank and David, both scouts with Troop 16.  Rebecca and the committee are the engine behind the Scouting programs at Troops 16.  Rebecca has also been our leader for organizing summer camps and has attended all four the Scout camps on our rotation.  In addition to her role at Troops 16B  and 16G, Rebecca is also very active with Pack 6, our feeder Pack at Deerlake Methodist Church. 

Susan is the Charter Organization Representative (COR) for the Mac Crutchfield Foundation.  Susan, the mother of two Eagle Scouts with Troop 16, has been an active leader since cub scouts as a den leader with Pack 23 and committee member with Troop 16.  She has completed the Triple Crown of High Adventure, having completed treks at Philmont, Northern Tier and Sea Base.  In addition to being our COR, Susan also serves on the Suwannee River Area Council (SRAC) Executive Committee.