Lodge Leadership
2025
Aubreigh McPhail
Lodge Chief
Lodge Chief Aubreigh McPhail is an Eagle Scout from Troop 230 in Greensboro. They are a current student at GTCC majoring in Business Arts. They have served on summer camp staff as F.R.O.G.S. Instructor and Director, and served on ONSC’s NYLT Staff as an Assistant Youth Course Lead. Aubreigh is looking forward to a year filled with fellowship and cheerful service, and they can’t wait to see how the lodge can grow!
Nicholas Withrow
Lodge Vice Chief of Program
Vice Chief of Program Nick Withrow, an Eagle Scout now working on his Sea Scout Quartermaster award, is currently a student at GTCC majoring in Microbiology. He enjoys Cookout, in addition to traveling to attend Powwows, National Events, and Sea Scout Activities (his furthest one taking place in San Francisco). He helped organize the National Virtual Sea Scout Academy, as well as OAX at Conclave 2024, and hopes his experience in these activities can be used to create some unforgettable moments and opportunities at Lodge 70 events in 2025!
Izzy Rouse
Lodge Vice Chief of Communications
Vice Chief of Communications Izzy Rouse, a founder and life scout with troop 5068, is currently a student at Southwest Highschool. She is a vigil member of the OA and has been an active member since 2021. In the OA she has previously served as the Tutelo Chapter Chief and serves on the lodges ceremony team. She hopes to help grow our lodge grow through open and frequent communications and is ready to serve in 2025!
Samuel Whitesell
Lodge Vice Chief of Administration
Vice chief of Administration Samuel Whitesell is a Life Scout from Troop 118 and has served as camp staff at Cherokee for the past two years. He is a junior at Northwest Guilford High School. He has a passion for service and leadership, having served on NYLT staff twice. Samuel is ready to serve the lodge by making the membership process smooth for new and returning members.
Eyan Wise
Lodge Vice Chief of Service
Vice Chief of Service, Eyan Wise is a life Scout with Troop 31, Currently a Junior at Uwharrie Ridge 6-12. He was inducted to the Order of the Arrow in 2021 and was selected for Vigil induction in 2024. Eyan served as the Tutelo Chapter Vice Chief of Service in 2023 and 2024. In 2024 Eyan served as the lodge Brotherhood Chair. Eyan hopes to grow the lodge through his new role.
Lee Oakley
Lodge Vice Chief of Inductions Ceremonies Elections (ICE)
Vice Chief of ICE Lee Oakley is an Eagle Scout and member of Crew 4051 in Elon. He is currently attending App State for Biology. He's served on camp staff for the last 4 years, and has been involved with the OA since 2022. He started out as a ceremonialist since Conclave 2023, and has loved it ever since.
Cameron Moore
Lodge Vice Chief of American Indian Affairs (AIA)
Vice Chief of AIA Cameron Moore is a Life scout from Troop 540. Cameron is a Sophomore at Dalton McMicheal High School and he enjoys attending and competing at Native American Powwows. Cameron is looking forward to involving AIA more at the Unit level while making AIA more inclusive and accessible to all.
Lodge Advisers
Rusty Gray
Lodge Adviser
Rusty is an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 4566 in Stoneville, NC. He is the Lead EMT for Cone Health's CareLink Mobile Critical Care Transport Team. He has been employed with Cone Health for 20 years. Scouting planted the seed of volunteerism that lead him to serve the Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad as Chief for 17 years and as member for 25 years. He has served Saura Chapter as Chapter Adviser for several years. Rusty has served as a Health Officer for Lodge and Council events, was a NYLT staff member and current Wood Badge staff member for 2022. He is currently on the Council Camping Committee and serves as Co-Chair for the Cherokee District Committee. As a youth Rusty was very active in Scouting and now enjoys Scouting as an adult with his son. As a young person obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 4566, worked on Camp Staff at Cherokee Scout Reservation, was a Chapter Chief, Lodge Vice Chief and ceremonialist. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1992. Rusty is humbled and excited to serve as Lodge Adviser. He believes that the Scouting program and the Order of the Arrow offers America's youth timeless values, leadership development, outdoor skills, and a since of service beyond self.
Bud Harrelson
Lodge Staff Adviser
Bud is the Director of Cherokee Scout Reservation and Strategic Initiatives, and has been involved with Scouting for many years in multiple roles. Prior to becoming a professional Scouter, Bud was active as a youth and adult volunteer. He served as lodge chief of Tsalagi Lodge and SR-7 section chief. As an adult, he served as our lodge’s associate adviser for service before serving as the SR-7B section adviser. Bud served on multiple national committees, including the national Order of the Arrow committee. He also has a background in education at the school and district level. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1993 and the National Distinguished Service Award in 1998. Bud (and his dog Brody) look forward to supporting the lodge chief and lodge adviser in their goals, and guiding Tsoiotsi Tsogalii into a bright future with a strong program.