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Youth

CouncilChief@Firecrafter.org - Theo Pell

Theo Pell is the current chief of Firecrafter council. As chief he plans to expand attendance and opportunities in Firecrafter while ensuring a fun, safe environment for everyone. His favorite Firecrafter rank requirement is the campfire program requirement for Firecrafter.

He climbed Firecrafter hill at grand ritual 2019, and received the Minisino honor in 2023. He staffed the Firecrafter area at Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2022-2025. He served as the Ransburg Fire Vice Chief in 2022 and 2023, and the chief in 2024, as well as serving as the central flame vice chief from 2022-2023. He was the previous council vice chief.

CouncilViceChief@Firecrafter.org - Ben Parker

Ben Parker is the current vice chief of Firecrafter council. As vice chief he plans to improve the lone troop program, as well as provide more leadership for flame officers. He claims to be better than Theo Pell at fire by friction.

He climbed Firecrafter hill at midsummer ritual in 2021, and received the Minisino honor in 2024. He staffed the Firecrafter area at Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2024-2025. He served as the Ransburg Fire Chief in 2025, as well as the Rising Phoenix Ember vice chief from 2022-2023 and the chief from 2023-2024. He was the previous council secretary.

CouncilSecretary@Firecrafter.org - Kris Green

Kris Green is the current secretary of Firecrafter council. As Secretary they plan to optimize the website, and make Firecrafter leadership at all levels more friendly, accessible, and achievable for new Firecrafters. Their favorite Firecrafter rank requirement is the inspections, reviews, and unknown test of the Firecrafter ritual. 

They climbed Firecrafter hill at grand ritual 2019, and received the Minisino honor in 2023. They staffed the sports area at Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2021-2024, directing the area in 2023 and coordinating it in 2024, as well as being a commissioner in 2025. They served as the Ransburg Fire Vice Chief in 2021, the Secretary in 2021-2022, and the Chief in 2023, as well as being the Rising Phoenix Ember Chief from 2022-2023 and West Flame Chief from 2024-2025.

CouncilTreasurer@Firecrafter.org - Will Anspach

Will Anspach is the current treasurer of Firecrafter council. As Treasurer he plans to improve the online store as well as assist ember and flame chiefs in the creation of ember and flame merch. His favorite Firecrafter rank requirement is the overnight experience requirement of Firecrafter.

He climbed Firecrafter hill at midsummer ritual 2023, and received the Minisino honor in 2025. He staffed the stem area at Ransburg Scout Reservation from 2023-2025, directing the area in 2025. He served as the Orion Ember vice chief from 2024-2025, and the Ransburg Fire secretary in 2025.

Alumni

CouncilAdvisor@Firecrafter.org - Matthew Long

AlumniPresident@Firecrafter.org - Jeff Parker

AlumniVicePresident@Firecrafter.org - Liz van Hoose

AlumniSecretary@Firecrafter.org - Devin Lintzenich

AlumniTreasurer@Firecrafter.org - Joe Fenimore