The Potomac District first chartered with the National Royal RangerÂs office in 1975. Throughout itÂs history, the men and women who have served this district have been some of the finest, well trained and dedicated people you can imagine. Through their tireless efforts, exhaustive training and commitment to excellence, this district has emerged as and remains one of the Nations finest. Take a few minutes and get to know your current staff. A special appreciation needs to be extended to all those who have gone before and laid the groundwork. Without those early pioneers clearing the path our way surely would be more difficult.Â
Executive Staff
The District Executive Staff are those individuals who are the primary policymaking body. Under the leadership of the District Commander, these men and women are responsible for the various activities in the district. They assist the District Commander where necessary and provide spiritual leadership and support.
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Ron Davis; District Commander
Ron Davis has been active in Royal Rangers for 30 years, starting out as a boy in the Program and now serving as our District Commander. He has served in nearly every capacity of leadership on the local, Sectional and District levels, continuing each week as Senior Cmdr in his local Outpost. He is a National Training Camp Instructor, having staffed NTC and ANTC camps for over 25 years. He is the co-proprietor of the FCF Blue Ridge ChapterÂs ÂWeary Traveller Inn  a colonial dining establishment. Ron comes to lead our District in the spirit of FCF: To give, and to Serve.Â
Homer L. Kitchen; Deputy District Commander
Commander Kitchen began his involvement in Royal Rangers in 1977 and has worked in the local Outpost levels as Senior Commander and several age groups. Commander Kitchen is most often referred to as ÂMr. Senior GuideÂ. He has served in this role for all of the DistrictÂs Junior Training Camps. He is a member of FCF and has been an Executive Staff member as Deputy District Commander since 1980. Commander Kitchen has served on numerous National Training Camps in staff positions. Commander Kitchen is a Wilderness member of FCF.
Commander Phil Georg: District Training Coordinator
Commander Tracy Groves: Powwow/Productions Coordinator
Commander Groves is a Ranger from the word go. He is one of the DistrictÂs early Gold Medal of Achievement recipients as GMA # 11 earned in 1983 with both the Gold and Silver BuffaloÂs. Commander Groves is responsible for the Pow-Wow pageantry and if you have been to one of the evening services, you can attest to the fantastic displays of pyrotechnics, scenery, sound and lighting. He also works closely with the various speakers and groups that minister at these events to ensure top quality presentations. His record as a Ranger is long and impressive that includes: Wilderness, FCF chapter scout, Territorial scout, Sectional Ranger of the Year for 5 years and District Ranger of the Year for 4 years. He has served on the Eastern Sectional Staff prior to coming with the District.
Bill ÂRed Paddle Chestnut; Frontiersman Camping Fellowship Chapter President
Commander Bob Blessing: District Public Relations Coordinator
Commander Blessing (well it may as well be said now) is truly a blessing to the forward motion of Royal Rangers in the District. His background in sales and corporate public relations makes him a natural. Commander Blessing is one of those Âtalented people when it comes to presentation and display. Although a recent new comer to Royal Rangers, he is sure to keep our District out in the forefront. He has shared some creative and new ways of reaching new churches as well as communicating to our current outposts.
CommanderÂs Mike and Linda Cocolin: Ranger Kids Coordinators
A good team is hard to beat. ThatÂs how best to describe this dynamic duo. CommanderÂs Mike and Linda have through the years developed a style that builds on itself. They have established themselves in sectional leadership and have developed Buckaroo and Straight Arrow programs and conducted field days for quite some time. The advent of the new Ranger Kids program will certainly bring new challenges. They have embraced these challenges and are moving forward breaking new ground. Commander Mike is diverse as well. He heads up the Blue Ridge ChapterÂs Pathfinder teams that travel to remote portions of foreign countries building churches, schools and the like.
Gary Groves; Alumni President
ÂBlazin Bear has over 20 years service with Royal Rangers. He has served in many Sectional and District capacities. His motto ÂIÂm only here to serve best describes this gentle yet slightly eclectic man. Commander Groves can most often be found helping a young buck or encouraging an old timer (in his own distinct way).
Bubba Hill: Potomac District Junior Aid De Camp
Bubba joins the Potomac District Staff as one of two Junior Aids serving in various capacities. More importantly, is the fact that he will be part of our continuing vision of mentorship. Bubba comes to us with rather impressive credentials. Most notably, he is a Gold Medal of Achievement recipient. In addition, Bubba has served as a National FC F Scout for the Colonial Territory and Chapter Scout for the Blue Ridge Chapter. As a Wilderness member, Bubba has continually demonstrates his desire to be the best Christian example he can be and help to bring out that quality in others as well.
Seth Van De Ven: Potomac District Junior Aid De Camp
 Seth is the second of our two young men serving the Potomac District. Seth is also a Gold Medal Recipient, member of FCF and a Free Trapper. After turning 18, he wasted no time in pursuing Leadership Training and has been involved in his local outpostÂs leadership structure since. Seth brings with him a natural sense of leadership and desire to be in the center of GodÂs will. Not only will he participate in our vision of mentorship, undoubtedly, he will help us perpetuate the ideal of leadership development in other young men as well.
District Staff:
The District staff is comprised of the Sectional Commander from each section. Our district is comprised of twelve sections. These individuals assist the district commander and his staff and provide activities within their respective sections.
Commander Mark Brannon: Capital Maryland and Capital Virginia
Commander Ken Back: Eastern Section
Commander Greg Barfield: Eastern Shore
Commander Barfield has been serving in Royal Rangers since 1992. Greg started with Outpost #51 Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Pocomoke Maryland where he served as their Senior Commander. In 1996, Greg was invited to serve on the Eastern ShoreÂs Sectional Staff as an Area Commander. Commander Barfield served faithfully and in 2004, he was invited to serve as the Sectional Commander. Commander Barfield brings to this section a deep sense of dedication and is intent on pursuing the Lords best for the Eastern Shore.
Commander Gary Wagner: Central Section
Commander Wagner Âs service began in 1982 and has a long tenure with the Central Section in outpost 48. He is one of the few who has served all age groups and some while being senior commander. He began serving his section in 1997 as deputy and stepped into the leadership in 1999.
 Commander Denny Repp: Northeast Section
Commander Phil Vieth: Tidewater North Section
Commander ViethÂs service record extends back to 1981 where he served as Straight Arrow Commander. He has served as senior commander and now as an outpost councilman. Commander Vieth began working on the sectional level in 1982 and has worked with the District in establishing the National Buckaroo / Straight Arrow Training camps. Â
Commander Larry Seeds: Tidewater South Section
The unprecedented growth in the Potomac District has led to expanding the Tidewater sections. As a result the Tidewater South Section was born and Commander Seeds is the first Sectional Commander in that area. He began as a Pioneer commander in 1982 and continues working with outpost 160 today.
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(position open) : Northwest Section
Commander Steve Lewis: Northcentral Section
Commander Lewis started in Rangers back in 1979 as a Trailblazer Commander. He became the Senior Commander in 1985 for outpost 96 where he still serves in that capacity. Since 1998, Commander Lewis has steered the Northcentral Section. Commander Lewis says, ÂI hope to stay a commander as long as God willsÂ.
Commander Junior Hunt: Western Section
Commander Hunt has been involved in Royal Rangers since 1993 and started as a Pioneer Commander. Joining the Western Sectional staff in 1998 as the Program Coordinator, he now serves as Sectional Commander and is looking forward to serving the Lord and leading boys to Christ.
(no picture)Commander Marvin Boswell: Southern Section
Commander Welch has served as a Ranger since 1980 and had a grand total of one boy at the first meeting of outpost 84. Since them, God has blessed and brought increase. He has served as Trailblazer Commander and Councilman. He has become the Southern Sectional Commander in 2001.
District Advisory Staff
The Potomac District Executive and District staff has been fortunate to have many distinguished individuals serve along the way. An advisory board was established that allows those who have retired to continue to serve and contribute. They advise and provide leadership that is an encouragement to those currently serving.
Commander C. Clifton (Cliff) Jewell Jr.; Headquarters Officer
Commander Jewell started as an Outpost Commander in 1976. He joined the District Executive Staff in 1983 and has worked in various capacties and wherever needed. Commander Jewell is known as the ÂGo To GuyÂ. He is also well known for his keen eye during uniform inspections. He, with his wife and several others in our District are one of the Original Buckaroo / Straight Arrow Training Camp founders Nation wide. Known as the Parson, Commander Jewell is a member of FCF.
Samuel Linn: Staff Advisor
Commander Linn began service as a Ranger in 1968. Prior to his retirement, he served as Sectional Commander to the Central Section for 19 years. Commander LinnÂs love for the ministry and his tender heart make him an asset that continually brings perspective to our purpose.
Special note: The names marked with an asterisk indicates those who have been awarded the Outstanding Service Award. This award is the highest that can be given to an individual by the District Commander and recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding service and contribution over an extended period of time. This award is unique and is presented sparingly to those who lives exemplify Royal Rangers to the fullest.