Mid-Iowa Council President, Robert S. DeWaay, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert E. Hopper to the position of Scout Executive for the Mid-Iowa Council in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bob’s Scouting career began in 1978 as District Executive in Owensboro, Kentucky. He transferred to Pontiac, Michigan and served as Senior District Executive and District Director. Bob was promoted to Finance Director for Dan Beard Council in Ohio in 1987. He continued to serve as Director of Finance Service and Director of Support Service. Since 1994, Bob has been serving successfully as Scout executive of Buffalo Trace Council in Evansville, Indiana.

Bob will begin his position with Mid-Iowa Council on January 5, 2009.