About Us
About the Andrew Jackson Council
The Andrew Jackson Council Service Center is the headquarters for the professional and volunteer staff that serves thousands of youth members throughout Central and Southwest Mississippi, providing program planning, development, and record keeping. The 1,300 acre Hood Scout Reservation, located in Copiah County, host our many outdoor programs.
STAFF DIRECTORY (Click for Email)
Ken Kercheval / Scout Executive/CEO
Larry Cagle / Assistant Scout Executive/COO
Mitchell Chatman / Field Director
Jerry Hand / District Associate
Robby Bush / Ranger, Hood Scout Reservation
Florine Rucker / Customer Service
Districts
Andrew Jackson Council is divided into Four Districts covering 22 Mississippi counties.
Big Creek
Four Rivers
North Trace
Strong River
Locate a unit in your area at BeaScout.org.
Big Creek District
Big Creek District serves the following counties: Adams, Amite, Franklin, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, and Walthall.
District Committee
- District Chairman: Ryan Walker – 601-730-5366
- District Commissioner: Andy Dillon – 601-303-0573
- Eagle Board of Review Chair (Adams, Amite, and Franklin Counties):
- Eagle Board of Review Chair (Lawerence, Lincoln, Pike, and Walthall Counties): Leonard McDonald
Four Rivers District
The Four Rivers District serves the following counties: Claiborne, Jefferson, Hinds, Issquena, Sharkey, Warren.
District Committee
- District Chairman: Kendall Garaway
- District Commissioner: Shawn Cosgrove – 228-217-9027
- Cub Scouts Roundtable Chair: Sherry Smith
- Boy Scouts Rountable Chair: Charles Weiss
- Advancement Co-Chairs: Bob & Paula Crowe – 601-613-9864 (Paula Crowe)
District Activities
- Roundtables are held the Second Tuesday of every month.
North Trace District
North Trace District serves the following counties: Attalla, Leake, Holmes, Madison, Yazoo.
District Committee
- District Chairman: Chris Gibbs
- District Commissioner: Larry Coleman
- Eagle Board of Review and Advancement: Jeff Stout
- Training Chairman: Tad Magruder
- Camping Chair: Mark Griffin
Strong River District
District Committee
- District Chairman:
- District Commissioner: Susan Mosley
- Assistant District Commissioner: Traci Osborn
- Assistant District Commissioner: Thomas Walter
- Eagle Board of Review: Jim Bell
- School Night for Scouting: Trey Curry, Chairman
- Cub Scout Advancement: Cathy Nations
- Boy Scout Advancement: Greg Nations
District Activities
- District Committee meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 6pm, Crossgates United Methodist Church, Brandon.
- Roundtable: Second Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm, Crossgates United Methodist Church, Brandon.
- District Eagle Board of Reviews are held the 1st Tuesday of Month, 6:30pm, St Luke Episcopal Church in Brandon.

Andrew Jackson Council
2506 Lakeland Drive
Suite 320
Flowood, MS 39232
Phone Directory
Phone: | 601-948-6111 |
Fax: | 601-948-6117 |
Office Hours | |
Mon-Fri | 10:00am – 3:00pm |
Sat-Sun | Closed |