Section Leadership



Section Chief

Louis Schramm
Brotherhood
Louis Schramm is a brotherhood member of Ti’ak lodge and an Eagle Scout from Troop 90 of Hattiesburg, MS. He has been involved in scouting since joining as a bear cub. He has served in many leadership positions in scouting including, SPL, Summer and Winter camp Youth staff leader, chapter chief of the Hommi Hishi Chapter, and 2nd Vice Chief of Ti’ak Lodge. He is very involved with other organizations including being the class president in the Oak Grove High School student council, Vice president of the Red Cross Club, a member of Key Club, Beta Club, Sign Language Club, Cross Country, and Track.
Section Vice Chief

Brody French
Vigil Honor
Brody is an Eagle Scout, James E. West Fellow, and Vigil Honor Member from Woa Cholena Lodge. Prior to be elected Section Vice-Chief, Brody served as the 2024 Woa Cholena Lodge Chief and the 2024 E4 Conclave Vice Chairman. Outside of Scouting, he enjoys hiking, surfing, serving in his church, and is set to attend LeTourneau University Next Fall.
Section Secretary

Galen Walter
Vigil Honor
Galen is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member from Sebooney Okasucca Lodge. Prior to being elected Section Secretary he served as a Chapter Chief, 2025 Conclave Vice Chief of Program, and also currently serves as the Sebooney Okasucca Lodge Chief. In his free time he enjoys duck hunting, serving his church, and powerlifting. Galen is set to attend Mississippi State University in the Fall.
Section Adviser

Mark Norris
Vigil Honor
Mark is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member from Woa Cholena Lodge in Mobile, AL. Mark has previously served as lodge chief, section chief, and Southern Region Chief. In his free time, Mark enjoys training for triathlons and playing golf. Mark looks forward to supporting the section officers and continuing to support the lodges of E4!
Associate Section Adviser

Bill Payne
Vigil Honor
Bill is an Eagle Scout (Class of 1982) from the Gulf Coast Council. He was inducted into the Order of the Arrow in 1977 in the Yustaga Lodge, where he also sealed his membership with Brotherhood and was also presented the Vigil Honor. Bill has served as in numerous leadership positions at the Unit, District, Lodge, Section, and National levels throughout his tenure in Scouting. Bill is a Founder’s Award Recipient and was also presented the Centurion Award during the 100th Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. Some of his fondest memories throughout his career are with the Order of the Arrow and the lifetime friends that he has made and continues to make. One the most special memories was seeing his wife (selected) and son (elected) to the Order of the Arrow and both receive their Vigil Honor. His son, Bradley, also an Eagle Scout, is a former Lodge Chief of the Yustaga Lodge and Section SR-1B Section Vice Chief. Bill loves the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends, both old and new! “I cannot express how excited I am about this opportunity to serve as the Associate Section Adviser for Section E-4 and working with these officers to bring a great program to all the Lodges we serve!”