This year the Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the virtues of Scouting at the Celebration of Eagles Banquet on October 30, 2015 at Utah Valley University. Men who have made significant local, regional, and statewide career achievements will be honored with the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. A select few will be honored with the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, recognizing national and international career and civic achievements.
In addition, we will celebrate all who have earned their Eagle Scout rank. Last year alone 2,396 youth earned their Eagle Scout Award in the Utah National Parks Council. One of the purposes of this banquet is to help young men meet with business and community leaders in a career field of interest as they enjoy their dinner.
Four of our honorees this year are also members of the Keepers of the Flame. Their commitment to help strengthen Scouting has helped the Utah National Parks Council continue to provide quality Scouting programs for youth.
Distinguished Eagle—Ken Krogue
Ken Krogue, President and Founder of InsideSales.com, was the first member of the Keepers of the Flame Giving Society and has continued to support the Utah National Parks Council through his leadership and desire to help our youth in Scouting. He has a strong passion for Scouting fueled by a desire to increase the quality programs we can offer at our council camps.
Ken earned the rank of Eagle Scout on January 5, 1979 in Bountiful, Utah. To this day Krogue attributes his success in life to the values and skills he learned in the Boy Scouts of America.
From 1983 to 1985 Krogue attended the United States Naval Academy made it through Plebe Year and Youngster Year then in 1985 he decided to serve as a full time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Carolina. Shortly after returning from his mission he married Crystal Cornwall, from Inkom, Idaho in 1987 and now they have five children and live in Mapleton, Utah.
Krogue enrolled at the University of Utah from 1987 to 1991 where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and a minor in Creative Writing. Following graduation, Ken became a sales manager for several companies, always launching each company to greater success and becoming a leader in inside sales techniques and software.
From 2004 to the present, Ken has been with InsideSales.com as the founder, President, and Chief Strategy Officer. Driven to success by Ken’s leadership, the company has grown to over 750 employees and is ranked #1 in the industry of Sales Acceleration. Through its Do Good Foundation, the company donates 1 percent of its time, 1 percent of its product and 1 percent of its revenue to local worthy causes. The company selected Maple Dell Scout Camp, part of the Utah National Parks Council of the Boy Scouts of America, as one of its recipients.
In April of 2015 Ken was selected to be the Chair of the National Boy Scouts of America Digital Marketing Committee, where he is currently serving.
Distinguished Eagle—Wilford Clyde
Wilford Clyde was born on January 27, 1953; he is a lifelong resident of Springville, Utah. He said his first “real” job was working as a gardener for his grandfather, W.W. Clyde. Wilford started his career early as he rode to the various jobs with his father as a young boy.
He graduated from Springville High School, where he was active in basketball, football, tennis and Scouting. He completed the requirements and was awarded the Rank of Eagle Scout on March 26, 1969. After high school he served a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand.
In 2001, he was named the President and CEO of Clyde Companies, one of the top ten revenue companies for Utah Valley with over 2,500 employees in more than 50 locations throughout Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and New Mexico. Clyde Companies was started by Wilford’ s grandfather, W. W. Clyde, in the 1920’s as a road contractor in the Intermountain West.
Clyde Companies’ vision statement is “Building a Better Community,” and Wilford has been involved in the community throughout his career. Presently, Wilford serves as Mayor of Springville and has been serving the city in this position since 2009. Mayor Clyde has always taken pride in being a resident of Springville; he served on the city council from 1989 to 1992 and was the commissioner for girl’s softball for three years supervising 25 teams. He and his wife, Natalie, chaired the Springville Museum of Art Ball and were co-presidents of the Springville High School Red Devil Booster Club.
Wilford Clyde has demonstrated the values of Scouting as he has served others his entire life. He has said one of the things he enjoys about his line of work is “be[ing] associated with the building of our community.” His heroes are his parents and “the people [he] associates with who live high moral principles.”
Wilford is married to Natalie Egbert and has four daughters and nine grandchildren. He enjoys skiing, traveling, fishing, and boating with his family.
Outstanding Eagle—Ray Chipman
Ray is a faithful supporter of Scouting. He is currently serving as the Council Treasurer on the Executive Committee for the Utah National Parks Council. In the past, he has served as a committee member, Scoutmaster, assistant Varsity coach, chartered organization representative, Scout parent, committee chairman and assistant varsity coach in his unit.
Ray received a bachelor’s degree from BYU and an MBA from USU. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor for Squire focusing on risk management, internal and external audit and business process redesign.
Ray received his Eagle Scout on June 17, 1993 as a member of Troop 197 in Farmington, New Mexico. He has remained active in Scouting as a volunteer leader at NYLT courses and a leader for two national jamboree contingents from the Council.
Ray lives in Orem with his wife, Teri, and their five children. He has instilled his love for the outdoors in his children and enjoys taking them camping, hiking, and boating.
Outstanding Eagle—Jeffrey R. Clyde
Jeff has 28 years of experience as a Heavy Highway Contractor. Currently, Jeff is a 4th Generation President of W. W. Clyde & Co, which has been instrumental in shaping the infrastructure of the State of Utah and neighboring states. Active in the construction industry, Jeff currently chairs the board for the Associated General Contractors of Utah (AGC) and is President of the Contractors Division for the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).
Jeff graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Arizona State University.
Jeff has also been an active member of his community, Highland City, serving on the Planning Commission for 6 ½ years and a past chair for the advisory Transportation and Economic Development Committee. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jeff has served as Scoutmaster, Varsity Coach, Stake YM Counselor, and 6 years in a bishopric as COR. Currently, Jeff serves on the Stake High Council with responsibilities in Scouting.
Jeff was a member of troop 427 from Orem, Utah where he earned his eagle advancement. Jeff was encouraged by his parents and great grandfather, W. W. Clyde, to become involved in scouting and to gain knowledge and skills that would serve him the rest of his life. Jeff has loved scouting and served as a Timberline Scoutmaster, and also on Wood badge Staff.
Jeff has been married to Cheryl Clyde for over 25 years. They have three children, Jenny Boyack, Rachel Heaton and Taylor Clyde, also an Eagle Scout. They have also been blessed with 7 grandchildren and the oldest grandson is beginning his scouting experience now as a Wolf in the Cub Scout Program.
Author: Utah National Parks Council, Boy Scouts of America
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