Meet the New District Commissioner

 At the Old Ephraim District Business meeting held on February 4, 2022, Jared Olschewski was introduced as the new Old Ephraim District Commissioner. We asked him to share a little about himself so we can get to know him.

I live in Brigham City with my wife of 26 years, Teresa (she is part of the Silver Beaver class of 2018). We have two sons, one daughter, and two daughters-in-law. For years I have worked in customer relations, and the past decade has been in the tech industry. Currently, I am the Vice President of Customer Experience for a tech startup based out of London. 

My wife and I love to travel (which my job requires a significant amount of when there isn't a global pandemic) and are aspiring foodies. I have been blessed to visit all 50 states and 6 continents, and I'm working towards crossing off the 7th for our 30th wedding anniversary. We love to experience various cultures and explore their history and beauty. You can always find goodness if you look for it, and it is amazing how many connections you can make through Scouting wherever you go. 

In my 20+ years as an adult leader I have worked in every program in the BSA in councils in Utah and North Carolina. For many years I was serving in LDS units and a community unit at the same time, and worked to make sure all youth had an opportunity to participate. I have spent a lot of time training adults and youth as a Council Training Chair, Area Powder Horn Coordinator, Course Director (NYLT, Wood Badge, Powder Horn), National Camp School, NRA Training Counselor, Roundtable Staff, etc. I have been blessed to attend Philmont twice, 2013 National Jamboree as a Scoutmaster, and Japan as a National Contingent Leader for a Friendship Exchange with the Scout Association of Japan in 2011. I have served on various committees, including national and international. 

Like many Scouters, I am usually wearing multiple Scouting hats because I love this program. I have been presented with many awards over the years, which is nice to know my efforts are appreciated and in line with what we are trying to accomplish as Scouters, but the one that has the most meaning to me is my Eagle. That is why I wanted to be a Scout, and it was the only award I had a desire to earn.