Dear Scout Executive Selection Committee

Thank you for your service to Scouting and for affording me the opportunity to serve as the next Scout Executive of the Coastal Carolina Coauncil. My family and I are thrilled to be considered for this honor, and I look forward to engaging with you throughout your selection process.

For more than 45-years Scouting has shaped and defined my life. I have tried to live my life guided by the Scout Oath and Law. My experience in both the for-profit and not-for-profit industries have given me a unique skill set of leadership, relationship management, process management, and project management skills. I have read through the materials that were sent to me about the Council with great anticipation. I believe there is a great base and tradition in your Council that we can build on to grow membership, finance, and program, back to historical levels. I am ready for the challenge and look forward to meeting with everyone.

As you review this website, designed to highlight the experiences and accomplishments of the volunteer and staff teams I have had the privilege to serve, I hope it will provide additional insight into who I am and what we can accomplish together.

Again, thank you for this great opportunity, I am humbled to be considered.

Yours In Scouting,​
Joe

Get to Know Me

My name is Joseph Andreo, and I am the Scout Executive for the Housatonic Council. Prior to my current position, I had very successful terms as the Assistant Scout Executive/COO, Director of Support Services, and Director of Development/ CFO. I have managed and led all aspects of the councils I have helped lead.

I began my career as a Financial Services professional and held several positions as Supervisor, Manager, Vice President, Broker and Relationship Manager over a 23-year career in finance.

In 2012, I decided to leave finance and worked as a Project Manager for Gemstar Construction Corporation, fulfilling a life-long desire to build something!  I managed several commercial projects over a two-year period before deciding to join the not-for-profit world with the Boy Scouts of America and now Scouting America.

As a youth, I was a Brotherhood Member of the OA and spent two years helping to build and run an Explorer Post.  I received my Eagle Scout Award in 1983 in Staten Island, NY. I am Wood Badge trained (Beaver) and earned my third bead as a staffer and staff advisor. I received Vigil Honor from the Order of the Arrow in 2020 and have served at Camp School. As a youth, I attended Philmont Scout Reservation and in 2017 served on staff at the National Jamboree as a commissioner.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from St. John’s University and was a Registered Representative while holding my Series 7 license. I also hold certificates in AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising and Major Gifts Certificates.

Originally from Staten Island, NY and currently residing in Connecticut my wife Margaret and I have two children, Christina and Kayla. I enjoy golf, skiing, travel, and family time on Hilton Head Island.

A few family photos