In January, the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America (NCBSA) in East Providence promoted Bumgardner-Scheffler, 34, to the position.
In her new role, Bumgardner-Scheffler is the first woman to hold the position in the NCBSA. She will work with field staff to promote Scouting and will be responsible for new Scout recruitment, including through the Family Program welcoming girls into the Cub Scout program.