John Clark, general manager of Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, recently announced he was retiring to spend more time at his home in Ute Park.

1. Clark to Retire from Philmont Scout
Ranch
By Wilson Neely

2. John Clark
● John Clark, general manager of Philmont
Scout Ranch in New Mexico, recently
announced he was retiring to spend more
time at his home in Ute Park.
● Clark has been involved in Boy Scouts of
America for 37 years, including 13 at
Philmont Scout Ranch. His last day will be
May 31.

3. ● During Clark’s tenure, which also has included serving
as the national director of High Adventure, Boy Scout
operations at Philmont Ranch and in Minnesota,
Canada, and Florida have improved and expanded.
● At Philmont Scout Ranch, Clark has overseen the
construction of new health facilities, an activities center,
and the remodeling of the camps.
● More than $2 million was raised for several
improvement projects, including the renovation of the
Seton Museum.
● His job included overseeing 100 full-time employees
and 1,600 seasonal employees, as well as an operating
and capital budget of $25 million.
Accomplishments

4. Retirement
● Clark first visited Philmont Scout Ranch in
1969 when, he has said, he fell in love with it.
● In nearby Ute Park, Clark plans on spending
time in his woodworking shop, as well as
fishing, hiking, and competing in shooting
competitions.