Joseph Pinto

To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to offer my strongest recommendation for Joseph Andreo, who has served as Scout Executive for the Housatonic Council since May 2024.   I have been the President of the Housatonic Council since January 2022 and had the privilege of chairing the search committee that recruited and hired…

Terry Osenbach

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to offer my strongest recommendation for Joe Andreo, whom I have had the privilege of working with over the past several years. In my time with the organization, he is the third Scout Executive I have worked alongside in just five years—and without question, he has distinguished…

Paul Uhrynowski

To Whom it May Concern, I have known Joe Andreo for the past 2 years while he has served as Scout Executive for the Housatonic Council in Derby, Connecticut.  I currently serve as the Executive Vice President of the Housatonic Council and have worked closely with him during his time with us.  Joe has an…

Matthew Adams

Dear Members of the Selections Committee, It is my pleasure to offer my strongest recommendation for Joseph Andreo as he is considered for the role of Scout Executive of your council. As the Territory Director of Council Service Territory 13 for the past two years, I have had the opportunity to observe firsthand the caliber…

Eugene Waring

One of the greatest pleasures of scouting is seeing one of your own peers grow into an outstanding Scout Leader. As a Scout Leader, District Member, and Council Commissioner, I also have the gratification of observing the success of great leadership. Joseph Andreo is one of these fine individuals. Joe has been an Adult Leader…

Mark Kraus

Dear Selection Committee; Joe Andreo has worked with me for the past four years most recently as my Assistant Scout Executive.  Joe’s role includes managing the field staff for membership and fundraising as well as managing our summer camping operations and managing all properties.  Joe also helps run several council fundraising events. When I first…

Seth Strohecker

Scout Executive Selection Committee, I have worked with Joe for many years as a volunteer of the BSA.  In every role that he has held he has performed with excellence.  He has been successful at building teams within the volunteers and professionals.  Joe has also excelled at fundraising and would excel as a Scout Executive.…

Jim Accomando

To the Selection Committee, I would completely endorse the candidacy of Joe Andreo as Scout Executive for Housatonic Council. In my years as a board member and currently, as President of CT Yankee Council, Joe has been an indispensable member of our team. Joe was instrumental in leading us through the pandemic with online programming,…

Ed McLaughlin

It is my pleasure to write this letter of reference for Joe Andreo, who is a candidate for your Scout Executive position.  During the time I have gotten to know Joe, I have found him to be the consummate volunteers professional.  His extensive knowledge of the Scouting program as a boy and as an adult…

Eric Brantley

My name is Eric Brantley, I am the Field Director and I am also responsible for the Scout Reach program with the Connecticut Yankee Council. I have had the pleasure of working side-by-side with Joe Andreo for several years. During my relationship with Joe I have experienced an individual who shows up earlier than asked,…