ACA, Southwest is administered by a Local Council of Leaders who, working with staff, coordinates education events, administers the accreditation program, offers member support and provides information to the general public and the camping community.

Purpose of the Local Council of Leaders
The Local Council of Leaders (LCOL) is made up of dedicated volunteers assembled throughout the field office with the following purpose and call to action:

  • To provide local structure and delivery to further the strategic priorities and vision of ACA, Inc.
  • To act as a conduit for communication and transfer of information to and from the local level to the National Council of Leaders

What gifts/talents do you have to offer ACA, Southwest and how would you like to volunteer? Let us know if you're interested in a one-time volunteering opportunity, becoming a standards visitor, joining a committee or work group, or just interested in learning more!

Contact Janette Kunkel [email protected] if you would like to become more involved with the Southwest Field Office.

Chair
Shelli Campbell (she/her)

Natural History Museum of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
 

State Representative - Arizona
Susie McArdle (she/her)

Hubbard Family Swim School & Sports Camps

Phoenix, AZ

State Representative - Utah
Position Open

State Representative - Nevada

Katharine Namchek (she/her)

Potosi Pines Camp 

Las Vegas, Nevada

Communications Chair
Position Open

State Representative - New Mexico
Travis Merrill (he/him)

YMCA Camp Shaver

Jemez Springs, New Mexico

Membership
Covered by State Reps

 

Professional Development
​AJ Woolsey (she/her)

Natural History Museum of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

EPIC Chair
Ashley Dalton (she/her)

Camp Rainbow/Phoenix Children's

Phoenix, AZ

Government Relations Chair
Covered by State Reps