I am honored to announce that Pete Biltz will retire from professional service of the Boy Scouts of America effective November 30, 2021.
Pete has been involved with the BSA since 1989. His career began in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago where following roles in the field and program departments, he was promoted to the position of Field Director. Upon successful completion of his time in Illinois, Pete then moved to Warren, Ohio in 1998 where he assumed the role of Assistant Scout Executive. As the ASE in Warren, Pete was responsible for hiring and managing field staff, recruiting, and supporting board members, building, and managing a 1.6-million-dollar budget, coordination of properties management and operations, and raising operating funds through annual appeals, special events, and foundation requests.
Pete then joined the Lake Erie Council Development Office in 2012 when it was the Greater Cleveland Council, prior to the recalibration of Scouting in Northeast Ohio in 2017. Pete has had a significant impact on fund development during his time here. Currently, Pete co-leads our annual special events portfolio which generates over a half-million dollars a year while creating awesome experiences and ROI for our donors and guests. Pete has also been a popcorn sale staff advisor for about 18 campaigns during his tenure.
Pete earned his bachelor’s degree in Education from Bowling Green State University and has multiple level training courses in the BSA and outside organizations. He has extensive background in personnel system of BSA, volunteer cultivation and development fields. Pete is an Eagle Scout from his hometown Troop 125, Lakewood, Ohio. He is an Order of the Arrow Vigil member. He also has a unique perspective of the BSA organization having served as a Cub Scout leader for his son’s den and pack for several years.
He is involved with the K of C at St. Ambrose Church and has been an active member of Rotary throughout the years, serving as President of the Warren Club on 2006-07. Prepared. For Life.© 2241 Woodland Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216-861-6060 Fax 216-861-3431 lecbsa.org
Pete and his wife, Joanne, live in Garrettsville, Oh. They have two grown children, Gabrielle, and Samuel.
Pete had this to share about his many years in Scouting:
“One thing I was taught early on and have followed to this day in my career is to involve volunteers at all levels of decision making. It’s how you multiply the power of Scouting. I have been extremely fortunate and grateful for so many wonderful volunteer leader’s and mentors over the years, including my time as a youth. Their guidance, resources and encouragement have allowed me to impact so many thousands of families, youth, and staff. That’s a powerful feeling looking back over the three decades of my service. I thank each person along the trail for those gifts!
Along the way I’ve had some unbelievable experiences (camping, programs, dinners, trips, sporting events, etc.) and have seen many things that inspired me to do more for our Scouting mission. I will continue to draw on these in my future endeavors.
Last, but never least is my wife Joanne and two children Gabby and Sam. They have always supported my late nights, weekends, and an otherwise nontraditional job knowing the value it provided to us and others. We are very blessed to be a part of the Scouting family.”
A retirement reception in Pete’s honor is in the works. More details are forthcoming. In the meantime, please join me in congratulating Pete and Joanne on his career.
Marc J. Ryan
Scout Executive
