Thirty-five summers ago Gretchen followed her cousin out to Philmont Scout Ranch hoping to be offered a job. Fate rewarded her, and she spent four summers working at Camping headquarters dining hall. Rather than bagging peaks and hiking expansive distances, Gretchen valued making connections with staff and campers daily in the dining hall. She fell in love with Philmont Scout Ranch, where learned to live her faith out loud.

Philmont Experience:

1990 - CHQ kitchen

1991 - CHQ Kitchen Assistant Manager

1992 - CHQ Kitchen Assistant Manager

1994 - CHQ Kitchen Assistant Manager

Notable Mentions

Chris Werhane

Dave Werhane

Cindy Werhane

Diana Loomis

Charley "Red"

Andrew

Matt Werhane

Will Hawkins

Laura Hood

Nancy Davis

Kerri Kosmiki

Dean Tooley

Doug Palmer

Eric Micahel Dale

Reggie Jayne

Tim Fraylick

Larry McLaughlin

Daisy Dix

Garth

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Brian Hobrock is Philmont's current Ranch Department Livestock Technician and Chase Ranch cowboy. As a young wrangler in the 80's, Brian encountered challenging moments that resulted in resilience and commitment to the cowboy way of life. He shares stories as Bucky the Burro wrangler at Miranda, and how after 20 years away from the ranch, the mountains were still calling.

Philmont Experience:

1981 - Trek participant

1983 - Wrangler / Burro wrangler - Miranda

1984 - Wrangler

1987 - Wrangler / UU Bar Autumn

2021 - Livestock Technician / Chase Ranch cattle & irrigation

Notable Mentions:

Ben Vargas

Rod Taylor

Bob Knox

Bob & Rachel Ricklefs

Boss Sanchez

Chuck Enloe

Susan Hobrock

Joe Higgins

Curly "Doug" Seamans

Aaron Kenny

John Mal

Chuck Pledge

Spider

Lucas Long

Dave Kenneke

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Harold is a National Scouting Professional and museum specialist at the National Scouting Muesum. He wears many hats, tending to exhibits, collections, electronic displays, virtual tours, and more. He is also the creator of the popular Artifact of the Week video series, which highlights the history, culture, and influences of Philmont Scout Ranch and surrounding New Mexico areas.

Philmont Experience:

2016 - 2018 - PTC Faculty, NAYLE and PLC staff

2018 - NAYLE Course Director

2018 - Logistics Trip Planner / Dining Hall (Ute Park Fire)

2019 – 2021 - Museum Specialist, seasonal, year-round

2021 - National Scouting Museum full-time

Notable mentions
Tom Guini
Tracy Waters
Dr. John Alexander

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