Exclusive Interview with Willie Iles - Ideagen Ideas leader Radio

Willie Iles was named national director of Government and Community Relations, Boy Scouts of America, effective August 12, 2008. He is responsible for managing the functions and giving leadership as the liaison to the Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America in working with the executive branch of the federal government and national community organizations in the areas of youth advocacy, environmental awareness, workforce preparedness, youth healthy living, education outreach, and volunteerism.

Career

Iles has been active in Scouting since his youth. He began his Scouting career in 1971 as a local council employee in Houston, Texas. Activities and Affiliations

He is an active member of the Greater Dallas Chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.; White House Council on Boys to Men; American Marketing Association, Chicago, Illinois; advisory board member, American Society of Association Executives, Washington, D.C.; member, Council of Foundations, Washington, D.C.; member, National Human Services Assembly, Washington, D.C.; member, Independent Sector, Washington, D.C.; member, Black History Makers, Chicago; advisory board member, Frost Bank, Houston; member, Coalition for Juvenile Justice; life member, NAACP; member, Jack Yates Senior High Alumni in Houston; and member, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.