In most similar non-profit organizations, this is equivalent to the position of CEO,[1] national executive director or secretary general.

He recommended John Alexander, another YMCA executive, be appointed the managing secretary, and Alexander served in that role from June until the end of the year, when the national executive board appointed James E. West to that position, effective January 1911.

[citation needed] There have been 14 (as of now) men who have served in the position of Chief Scout Executive during the long history of the BSA.

All other professional Scouters and employees of the National Council BSA work under the direction of the Chief Scout Executive.

[citation needed] Executive Vice President - High Aventure Bases and General Manager of Summit Bechtel Reserve 2019-2022.