About

Formed in 2026 by merger of the Andrew Jackson Council and the Choctaw Area Council, the Mississippi Riverlands Council operates the headquarters for the professional and volunteer staff that serves thousands of youth members throughout Central, East and Southwest Mississippi.  

In addition to providing program planning, development, and record keeping, the Council operates two premier facilities: the 1,300 acre Hood Scout Reservation, located in Copiah County, and Camp Binachi, in Lauderdale County.  Both facilities host our many outdoor programs.

STAFF DIRECTORY (Click for Email)

Ken Kercheval / Scout Executive/CEO

Abbey “Tad” Magruder / Administrative Assistant

Deidre Dilly / Administrative Assistant

Kimberly Paul / Membership and Unit Growth Specialist, Strong River and North Trace Districts

Traci Osborn / Membership and Unit Growth Specialist, Four Rivers and Big Creek Districts

Grayson Erwin / Hood Scout Reservation Ranger