Roger Krone — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2021 for contributions in Aerospace and Electronics, Communication & Information Systems.
Currently serves as the 15th Chief Scout Executive and CEO of Scouting America.
Previously served as CEO of Leidos from July 2014 to May 2023.
Held senior program management and finance positions during 22 years at Boeing, following roles at McDonnell Douglas and General Dynamics.
Earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Achieved the Eagle Scout award in 1973.

Biography

Roger A. Krone is the 15th Chief Scout Executive and CEO of Scouting America, a role he assumed in November 2023. As an Eagle Scout, he applies lessons from his Scouting experience to expand youth programming and ensure the organization's relevance. Prior to this, he served as CEO of Leidos from July 2014 to May 2023.

Krone's career in the aerospace industry spans more than 45 years. He joined General Dynamics in 1978, working in engineering, program management, and finance.