He had previously served as deputy Chief Scout Executive from 2009 to 2012.
[1] Brock attended South Lenoir High School and graduated in 1966, receiving his Bachelor of Music Education degree from East Carolina University.
Brock began his Scouting career in 1972 as a district executive in New Bern, North Carolina, then served on the staff in Knoxville, Tennessee.
He officially took office on September 1, 2012, as the 12th person to hold the position of chief Scout executive since the BSA was founded in 1910.
Brock is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow and recipient of the Order's Distinguished Service Award.