Section Leadership
Section Chief
Samuel Crowder
Vigil Honor
Meet your Section Chief, Samuel Crowder! Samuel is an Eagle Scout from Wilmington, North Carolina, and completed his induction in 2018 with Klahican Lodge #331. Throughout his scouting career, he has served as his lodges Vice Chief of Administration, Section Secretary, Activities and Recreation CVC at NOAC, and staffed Operation Arrow at the National Jamboree. He also frequently staffs NLS throughout the Eastern Region and has a strong passion for the Order of an Arrow. Outside of Scouts, he is currently a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studies Economics. This is his second year serving as the Section Chief, and he is looking forward to a great year!
Section Vice Chief of Training
John Ross Peedin
Vigil Honor
Meet your Vice Chief of Training, John Ross Peedin! John Ross is an Eagle Scout of Clayton, NC. He did his ordeal in 2017 with Nayawin Rar Lodge #296, and since then, he has served as the Vice Chief of Membership, Lodge Chief, and is now serving as the Vigil Chief. This past summer, he served as a ranger at the Philmont Scout Ranch, and he has worked at Camp Tuscarora for 6 years. Additionally, he is a sophomore at NC State/Johnston Community College, where he studies Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. He is super excited to meet the Arrowmen of Section E8 and for a fantastic OAX program at Conclave!
Section Vice Chief of Program
Braxton Morris
Vigil Honor
Meet your Section Vice Chief of Program, Braxton Morris! Braxton is an Eagle Scout of Newport, NC. He completed his induction in 2019 with Croatan Lodge #117, and since then, he has served as a Chapter Chief, Lodge Chief, and Vigil Chair. Additionally, he worked on the Operation Arrow staff at National Jamboree in 2023. Beyond the order, he attends NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, where he is a sophomore. In his downtime, he enjoys fishing, kayaking, and spending time with his close friends. He strongly believes that Conclave 2025 will be the best one yet, and he cannot wait for a fantastic program.
Section Secretary
Lynn Feuerberg
Brotherhood
Meet your Section Secretary, Lynn Feuerberg! Lynn is an Eagle Scout from Pinnacle, North Carolina. She completed her ordeal in the fall of 2021 with Wahissa Lodge #118, and, since then, has served as the Eke Otkia Vice Chief of Inductions and as the Registration Chair. Her favorite scouting memories include working on the Camp Raven Knob staff for 2 summers and NOAC 2024. Outside of the OA, she is a junior in high school, where she is also working on her Associate of Arts through Forsyth Technical Community College. She is most hyped to meet Arrowmen across the section and watch the shows at Conclave!