Dear Scouting Family,
As you may be aware, Chris Staubes was recently recognized for his two terms as Council President. In addition to his leadership at a difficult time for Scouting, Chris also managed a busy business and professional life. Chris has an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has been listed since 2010 in The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Corporate Law. Charleston Business Magazine named Chris to their 2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry for his work in Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions. Many business owners rely on Chris’ knowledge and experience for their personal legal needs as well. He is a certified Circuit Court Mediator.
In 2001, Chris was named to the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 for his public and community service and in 2012 was named a Furman University Riley Institute Diversity Fellow. Chris was General Counsel and member of the Board of Directors for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2000 – 2003. In 2014, Chris was elected to the Charleston County School Board. During that same time period, Chris, as President, transitioned the Mount Pleasant Business Association into the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, where Chris was bestowed the honor of being named President Emeritus. In 2019, the Charleston Leaders organization recognized Chris at their Annual Gala with the William Brian Moody Leader award for his exemplary track record of leadership to the Charleston community. In 2023, Chris was recognized by the French Society of Charleston with their annual Humanitati award. He is also a member of the Board of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
From 2020 until 2023 Chris served as President of the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America, where he led over 5,000 scouts and 172 units across nine counties from I-95 to the coast. For his Scouting service Chris was awarded the Silver Beaver Award in 2022, and the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award in 2019. Chris is a graduate of Wofford College and the University of South Carolina School of Law and is a 1998 graduate of Leadership Charleston. He makes time with his wife Tanya and their three children a priority and enjoys playing the guitar and traveling. Chris’ dedication to both Scouting and the community is great and we as a council cannot thank him enough for his leadership through tough times.
Jason Smith
Scout Executive
