Past Lodge Chiefs

45. Rylan K (2025)

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44. Alex Randash (2024)

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43. Logan Hill (2023)

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42. Shelby Stehley (2022)

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41. Kalen Hill (2021)

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40. Michael GIbson (2020)

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39. Camden Larsen (2019)

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38. Ryan Hansen (2018)

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37. Evan Schroeder (2017)

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36. Andrew Fugleberg (2016)

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35. John Bisbee (2015)

- John served as the 2015 Lode Chief. In 2012, he received the Vigil Honor andd was awarded the Founder's Ward. John served as the youth contingent leader for NOAC 2012 and NOAC 2015.

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34. Seth "Sethery" Murray (2014)

- Seth served as Lodge Chief during the 2014 calendar year. He served as the Order of the Arrow Camp Coordinator at Camp Wilderness in 2013, while receiving the Vigil honor that year as well. Seth helped start the "clothe the Scout" program within the Northern Lights Council.

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33. Kyle Roberts (2012 - 2013)

- Kyle Served as Lodge Chief from 2012 - 2013. he received the Vigil Honor in 2009 and James E. West Fellowship Award in 2012. Kyle also received the Founder's Award in 2013. He served as Section C01A Vice Chief from 2012-2013.

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32. Brandon M. Van Den Eykel (2011)

- Brandon became Lodge Chief in 2011 and later served as Section C01A Vice Chief, from 2011 to 2012. he received the Founder's Award in 2011 and the Vigil Honor in 2012. Brandon is an active Camp Wilderness Staff Member, serving as a Nature Aide, nature Director, and Cub Scout camp Program Director.

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31. Ryan Zeigler (2010)

- Ryan was Lode Chief in 2010. He received his Vigil Honor in 2008 and Founders Award in 2010. He was from Bismarck, ND.

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NOTE: At the Fall Conclave in 2008, the Lodge By-Laws were amended to change the Lodge Officer service dates to align with the calendar year, instead of ending after Fall Conclave. this allowed the current officers to finish their initiatives for Quality Lodge and allowed new officers time to train and transition into the role.

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30. Jack Golden (2007 - 2009)

- Jack was elected in the Fall of 2007 and served through the end of 2009 for a total of two and a half years. Jack received the Vigil Honor in 2007 and the Founder’s Award and James E West Fellowship Award in 2009. Jack served as a member of the FX and Pyrotechnics Team at NOAC in 2009 and was the Section C-1A Secretary from 2008-2009.

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29. Kevin Hellan (2006 - 2007)

- Kevin was Lodge Chief from 2006 to 2007. He was also the Section C-1A Chief from 2007 to 2008. Kevin received the Vigil Honor in 2007 and the Founder’s Award in 2008.

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28. Nick Bahl (2005 - 2006)

- Nick served as Lodge Chief from 2005 to 2006, succeeding Kyle Becker when he was elected Section C-1A Chief in September 2004. Nick served as Section C-1A Secretary from 2006-2007 and attended the Order of the Arrow Ocean Adventure program at the Florida Sea Base. Nick received the Vigil Honor in 2007 and the Founder’s Award in 2008.

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27. Kyle Becker (2004 - 2005)

- Kyle was Lodge Chief from 2004-2005 and served as Section C-1A Chief from 2005-2007. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 2004 and re- ceived the Founder’s Award in 2005. He also received the James E. West Fellow- ship Award in 2008 and the OA Distinguished Service Award in 2009.

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26. Sam Ross (2004)

- Sam succeeded Paul Jensen as Lodge Chief in 2004, when Paul was elected as Section Chief in February. He received the Vigil Honor in 2004. Sam also served as Pa-Hin Lodge Staff Adviser.

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25. Paul Jensen (2001 - 2004)

- Paul was the first Lodge Chief to serve multiple non-consecu- tive terms, serving from 1999-2000, and also serving from 2001-2004. He served as Section C-1A Chief in 2004 and was elected Central Region Chief for 2005. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 2001 and the Founder’s Award in 2004. He also received the James E. West Fellowhsip Award in 2005 and the OA Distinguished Service Award in 2006.

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24. Ben Lenzen Jr. (2000 - 2001)

- Ben was Lodge Chief from 2000 to 2001. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 2000 and received the Founder’s Award in 2002.

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23. Richard Farnsworth (1998 - 1999)

- Richard was Lodge Chief from 1998 until 1999. He was the first Lodge Chief from Montana, hailing from Plentywood. He was award- ed the Vigil Honor in 1997.

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22. Scott Kauffman (1997 - 1998)

- Scott served as Lodge Chief from 1997 until 1998. He was awarded his Vigil honor in 997.

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21. Mark Chamberlain (1996 - 1997)

- Mark succeeded Mike Szczys as Lodge Chief after the Section C-1A Conclave held in Alexandria, MN. Fall Conclave in 1997 was held in October due to Section Conclave. Mark was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1996.

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20. Mike Szcys (1996 - 1997)

- Mike was elected Lodge Chief in the fall of 1996, and served until the fall of 1997. He was awarded the Founder’s Award and the Vigil Honor, both in 1997. He is from Grand Forks, ND.

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19. Brad Olson (1996 - 1997)

- Brad succeeded Scott Skyberg as Lodge Chief after the 1996 Section Council of Chiefs meeting, where Scott was elected Section Chief. Brad was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1995 and the James E. West Fellowship Award in 2013. From 2001 until 2013, Brad served as Lodge Staff Adviser, and has also served as the Camp Director and Reservation Director of Camp Wilderness multiple times.

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18. Scott Skyberg (1994 - 1996)

- Scott was Lodge Chief from 1994-1996, and was elected to a third term. He was elected the Section C-1A Chief in January of 1996, to which he had to vacate the office of Pa-Hin Lodge Chief. He served in that position until Jan- uary of 1997. Scott was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1995 and is from Dilworth, MN.

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17. Shawn L. Johnston (1993 - 1994)

- Shawn was the Pa-Hin Lodge Chief from 1993 to 1994. He was been awarded with several honors in the Order of the Arrow, including the Vigil Honor in 1993 and the Founders Award in 2010, while also receiving the James E. West Fellowship Award in 2009. He has been serving as Lodge Adviser since 2013.

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16. Kent Larson (1992 - 1993)

- Kent was Lodge Chief from 1992 to 1993. He was also the OA Coordinator and Assistant Program Director at Camp Wilderness in 1993. He was awarded with the Vigil Honor in 1992.

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15. Neils Gott (1991 - 1992)

- Niels was Lodge Chief from 1991 until 1992 and is from Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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14. Byron Clark (1990 - 1991)

- Byron was Lodge Chief from 1990 until 1991 after previously serving as the Membership Committee Chairman in 1988, under Lodge Chief Chris Soper. In or- der to communicate during this time, the most popular method was a calling card. Many things for the Lodge were starting to become a vision, such as a Lodge Trading Post.

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13. Eric Brevik (1989 - 1990)

- Eric was Lodge Chief of Pa-Hin from 1989 to 1990, from Minot, ND. He was awarded with the Vigil Honor in 1988.

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12. Chris Soper (1988 - 1989)

- Chris was Lodge Chief from the fall of 1988 to the fall of 1989. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1987, given a name translated to Active One. Chris’ favorite memory was at Fall Conclave at Camp Metigoshe, where future Lodge Chief Brad Olson went through his Call-Out Ceremony. National events were also not as popular at this time, so the Lodge decided not to go to any.

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11. Matthew Holyfield (1987 - 1988)

- Matthew served as Lodge Chief from 1987 until 1988. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1985. Matthew is also from Grand Forks, ND.

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10. Chad Swenson (1985 - 1987)

- Chad was the first Lodge Chief who fulfilled two terms in the position. He was Lodge Chief starting in 1985 and ending in 1987. Chad was from Fergus Falls, MN. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1984. As of 2014, he was the Manager for the Fargo Scout Shop at the Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting in Fargo, ND.

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9. John Legering (1984 - 1985)

- John was Lodge Chief of Pa-Hin from 1984-1985. He hailed from Barnesville, MN, which was previously part of Chapter 6.

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8. Greg Our (1983 - 1984)

- Greg was Lodge Chief in a term spanning 1983 and 1984. He was from Crookston, Minnesota, and a part of Chapter 12.

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7. John Wright (1982 - 1983)

- John served as the 1982-1983 Lodge Chief. He hailed from Fergus Fall, MN. He received his Vigil Honor in 1983. Given the name "Skillful One Who Creates With Hands."

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6. Mark Bemis (1981 - 1982)

- Mark was Lodge Chief of Pa-Hin from 1981 - 19832, hailing from the former Chapter 2. He was awarded the Vigil Honor in 1981.

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5. Andy Hohbein (1980 -1981)

Andy was the fifth Lodge Chief in Pa-Hin, but he was the third consecutive Lodge Chief from Mandan, North Dakota. He was acknowledged and given the Vigil Honor in 1982. His term was from 1980 to 1981.

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4. Arnold "Arnie" Heck (1979 - 1980)

- Arnie was Lodge Chief between 1979-1980. However, he has served a plethora of positions outside of the Lodge. He was North Central Region Chief in 1981 to 1982 . Arnie was also NC2 Section Chief. He was awarded his Vigil Honor in 1979 and was awarded with the OA Distinguished Service Award in 1983. He is from Mandan, North Dakota.

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3. Peter "Pete" Smerud (1978 - 1979))

- Peter was the third Lodge Chief of Pa-Hin. His term was from 1978 until 1979. He was warded the Vigil Honor in 1980 and given the name "Great Chief."

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2. James "Jim" Schenatzki (1977 - 1978)

- Jim was the second Lodge Chief of Pa-Hin, being inaugurated in 1977 after Scott Hooper. He received his Vigil Honor in 1978. He was also the first Lodge Chief from Fargo, North Dakota. Jim’s term lasted from 1977 to 1978.

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1. Scott Hooper  (1977)

- Scott Hooper was the first Lodge Chief of the newly formed Pa- Hin Lodge, being inaugurated at the First Annual Lodge Meeting on February 17, 1977. Hailing from the city of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, he was awarded his Vigil Honor in 1976.