Mark P. Saxon
Boy Scouts of America
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"I've known Mark Saxon for nearly a decade. During that time I've witnessed his outstanding ability to comprehend the diverse needs of communities and then immerse himself in the efforts to address their unique challenges. He posses exceptional compassion which enables him to build deep and lasting relationships with people around him. He recognizes the talents inside of people and empowers them to become stronger leaders. As a fellow Eagle Scout, Mark's efforts and dedication give me hope for the bright future of scouting in our world."
Ian Baltutis, Mayor - City of Burlington, NC, Board Member - Old North State Council
"I know Mark several ways; as a Scout colleague, as a friend and as a client. I am a Real Estate Agent and I sold Mark and Bethany their home. I can state with complete accuracy that Mark is consistently the same guy in each category. He is thoughtful and incisive, he is thorough and analytical, and above all he is courteous and kind (hate to be cliché, but…). I’ve had the pleasure of watching him work a room during many of the fundraising events he organized, and he is consistent there, too. His events run like clockwork and he is decisive and even-handed in leading his team. What you see is what you get; in a Scouting world sometime afflicted with artifice, Mark is a breath of fresh air.
I’ve served on two Selection Committees here in Cradle of Liberty Council. Honestly, Mark stacks up with any potential Scout Executive I have experienced."
Chuck Bolger, Executive Board Member- Cradle of Liberty Council, NER Area 5 Committee
"Mark is Scout Executive material! Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with Mark in my position as the Board Chair of Development. What impresses me the most is Mark’s ability to toggle between the “language of business” and the “language of non-profits”. That’s not an easy skill to master. How does one translate the “character-building” skills of Scouting, which is a multi-faceted, ongoing and ever-changing process, into a measurable “return on investment” that will attract funders? Mark can do it!
Certainly a key is his dedication to the mission and his understanding and compassion for the diverse community that makes up the Cradle of Liberty Council. This is crucial to rally the support of not only individuals, businesses and foundations but also the support of COL Council staff. I have found Mark to be open to suggestions and not afraid to dissent when he thinks efforts won’t get measurable results. Mark is tireless and has the personality to be successful. ."
Albert C. Boris, III, Managing Director, Investments - Alex. Brown,
Vice President of Development - Cradle of Liberty Council
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"Mark Saxon is a skilled leader who is passionate about the mission of scouting. He is particularly good at relating to and reconnecting community leaders to Scouting. In my experience with Mark’s leadership in the Cradle of Liberty Council, he took the time to know me, understand not just my scouting connections but my family’s journey as well and offer me points of engagement that were meaningful to me and energized me about the ways I could leverage my expertise and resources to help COL continue to expand and fulfill their mission. I am proud to know Mark and I consider him a friend to me and scouting"
Douglas Carney, Senior Vice President Real Estate, Facilities, and Operations Brigham Health, Past Cradle of Liberty Council Board Member
"I have learned in over fifty plus years of Scouting that behind every great team of volunteers is an outstanding professional. Mark Saxon was that professional for the Alamance District of the Old North State Council. We achieved our greatest success because of his creative, fearless and focused dedication to the volunteers and most of all to the program. We continue to be successful because of Mark’s leadership and the profound legacy he left with our District."
Robert Lewis, Agent/Broker at NAI Piedmont Triad,
Past Board Member/Alamance District Chairman, Old North State Council
"I feel strongly that he is prepared to take this next step in his scouting career.
I have worked closely with Mark over the past several years on many important council initiatives. Mark has demonstrated to me that he has mastered the skills necessary to lead a council. Mark has exceptional strengths in the areas of general leadership, finance, fund raising, risk management, and council-wide operations.
I have observed Marks’s interactions with volunteers that range from unit level leaders to council board members. With all, Mark is genuine with his interactions; responsive to requests and extremely business mature."
Scott A. Storrer, President & Chief Executive Officer - Affinity eHealth,
Council Board Chair - Cradle of Liberty Council