Volunteers who grew up here

Meet Our Leaders

Several of our leaders were Pack 111 and Troop 111 scouts themselves. Now they’re back, passing it on.

Cubmaster & Wolf Den Leader

Derek Wright

This is Derek’s first year serving as Cubmaster of Pack 111, but his Scouting journey began right here in the Pack many years ago. As a youth, he completed Cub Scouts and earned his Arrow of Light in Pack 111 before continuing with Troop 111, where he earned the rank of Star Scout and became an active member of the Order of the Arrow.

Scouting has had a lasting impact on his life, and he’s excited to give back to the program that helped shape who he is today. He is BALOO trained and passionate about creating fun, meaningful experiences that help Scouts build confidence, character, friendships, and a love for adventure.

Outside of Scouting, his passions include DIY projects, the outdoors, and computer science. He enjoys learning how things work, building and creating, exploring the outdoors, and sharing those experiences with others. He looks forward to bringing those interests into the Pack and, most importantly, helping every Scout Do Their Best!

Pack 111 alum
Arrow of Light
Star Scout, Troop 111
Order of the Arrow
BALOO trained

⛺ Webelos 🏹 Arrow of Light

Den Leader – Webelos & Arrow of Light

Luis Hernandezaka Mr. Mak

Mr. Mak serves as the Webelos and Arrow of Light Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 111, where he brings dedication and leadership to the Scouting community. A former Boy Scout with Troop 111 in the early 1990s, Mr. Mak leverages his Scouting experience to mentor young scouts, fostering their development in character, leadership, and outdoor skills.

With over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, primarily in leadership roles, Mr. Mak demonstrates a commitment to excellence and teamwork. His professional expertise enhances his ability to guide and inspire the next generation of scouts.

An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Mak is passionate about fishing, camping, and hunting. He shares his enthusiasm for the outdoors with the scouts, encouraging them to cultivate a respect for nature and a spirit of adventure.

Troop 111 alum
30+ years of leadership
Fishing, camping & hunting

🐻 Bears

Den Leader – Bears

Laura Cherington

Laura Cherington began her Scouting journey in 2022 when her son, David, joined Cub Scouts as a Lion. Their introduction to Scouting came through friends in England who were involved with Beaver Scouts and invited them to experience a winter camp in the woods. That experience inspired them to become part of the Scouting family.

Since then, Laura has served as a Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Den Leader, completed BALOO training, and is on track to complete Wood Badge in 2027. Laura enjoys the opportunity Scouting provides to step away from everyday life and reconnect with nature, especially in Florida’s beautiful outdoors.

One of her favorite parts of being a leader is watching Scouts challenge themselves, discover new abilities, and grow in confidence. She is particularly passionate about introducing Scouts to service projects and teaching them the importance of giving back to their community. For Laura, Scouting is about more than outdoor adventures; it’s about helping young people become thoughtful, capable individuals who understand that there is always an opportunity to make a difference. After all, we can always do better!

Den Leader since 2022
Lion, Tiger, Wolf & Bear
BALOO trained
Wood Badge (2027)
Passionate about service

🦁 Lions 🐯 Tigers

Den Leader – Lions & Tigers

Julia Roberts

Julia began her Cub Scouting journey two years ago when her son joined as a Wolf. What started as being an excited and eager Scout parent soon grew into serving as an Assistant Den Leader and now a Den Leader. She is BALOO trained and passionate about giving young Scouts opportunities to learn practical life skills, explore the outdoors, and make lasting memories alongside their families.

In a world where we are constantly plugged in, Julia loves that Scouting gives families a chance to unplug, reconnect, and grow together. Along the way, her son has made wonderful friendships—and so has she! She looks forward to helping more families discover just how much fun, learning, and connection Scouting has to offer.

BALOO trained
Scout parent
Lions & Tigers

Committee Chair

Paul Beavers

Paul is celebrating his 25th year in the Scouting organization and has dedicated much of that time to developing strong leaders, supporting families, and creating meaningful Scouting experiences for youth. Before taking on the role of Committee Chair, Paul served as Cubmaster of Pack 111 for more than 15 years and as Scoutmaster of Troop 406 for 6 years. He also helped establish Pack and Troop 817 and played a key role in restarting Troop 111 this past year.

A proud father of two Eagle Scouts, Paul understands firsthand the impact that Scouting can have on a young person’s life. He is BALOO and IOLS trained and recently completed Wood Badge, one of Scouting’s premier leadership development programs. His experience, dedication, and commitment to servant leadership make him an invaluable part of Pack 111, where he works to ensure our Scouts have the guidance, support, and opportunities they need to grow into confident and capable leaders.

This year is especially meaningful for Paul as he celebrates another exciting chapter in his Scouting journey: becoming a grandfather to two future Scouts. He looks forward to watching the next generation discover the same adventure, friendships, character, and lifelong lessons that have made Scouting such an important part of his own family’s life.

25 years in Scouting
15+ years as Pack 111 Cubmaster
Father of two Eagle Scouts
Wood Badge
BALOO & IOLS trained

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