Leaders

Paul Allen, Scoutmaster

Paul Allen is the Troop 777 scoutmaster. He is an Eagle Scout and has been with Troop 777 since his son Connor joined in 2016.

Don Barker, Assistant Scoutmaster

Don Barker is one of the Assistant Scoutmasters for Troop 777. He’s been a leader with 777 since his son George joined the Troop in 2018 and his son Henry in 2020. Don enjoys the high adventure trips and coaching new scouts for leadership positions. Previous to 777, Don was a Boy Scout growing up in Hudson with Troop 321 and was Committee Chairman for Pack 3322.

Derek Van Ittersum

Derek Van Ittersum is the contact for new parents in the Troop and also works with recruiting. He became involved with 777 after his son Matteo joined in 2021. His favorite thing about 777 has been the great adult meals on campouts. Previous to 777 Derek earned his Eagle Scout badge and loved his trip to Philmont.

Jim Stevenot, Committee Chair

Jim Stevenot is presently the Troop Committee Chair for Troop 777. He has been involved with 777 since 2013 when his son, Ben (who became an Eagle Scout) joined the Troop. His son, Sam, who joined 777 in 2018 is a Life Scout. During this time, he has had the opportunity to go on various high adventure trips with 777 and his sons including trips to Sea Base, canoeing on Isle Royale and hiking in the Grand Canyon (rim to rim to rim), on the Appalachian Trail, at Dolly Sods, and Philmont.

Perry Grein, Quartermaster

Additional Leaders

Along with our leadership team, Troop 777 is proud to have more than a dozen registered leaders who are there to assist Scouts with advancement, training, merit badges, and Troop planning. While the Troop is Scout-led, we have an extensive network of Dads (and Moms) to assist Scouts when needed.