Meet Our Adult Leaders
Meet the exceptional adult leaders of Boy Scout Troop 199 Indianapolis, guiding and inspiring the next generation. Get to know our dedicated team now!
Dr. Eric Yancy
Executive Officer
Dr. Yancy is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge. He attended Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. After medical school Dr. Yancy completed a pediatric residency at James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children where he was Chief Resident his final year. Dr. Yancy presently practices pediatrics in Indianapolis, Indiana and has practiced there for the last 35 years. Dr. Yancy has worked in some capacity with Troop 199 since 1995. First as an assistant scoutmaster and later as the Chartered Organization Representative. He is married to Pamela (nee Campbell) Yancy and has three children. He is a member of The New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon, trustee, choir member, Sunday School teacher, assist and director of the Children’s Sunday Breakfast Ministry. He enjoys singing and songwriting and recorded a CD entitled “Modern Spiritual” in 2009.
Jerry Davis
Troop Committee Chair
My name is Jerry Davis. As an assistant scoutmaster my adventures in scouting started some 30 odd years ago with my son. Those experiences with my son are memories that we still talk about to this day. I have had the pleasure of going to Philmont, the National Jamboree, and numerous other camping trips. Please ask about summer camp at Daniel Boone National Forest
So, the question is, why am I still involved in scouting? I have knowledge and experience to pass on to the young man, even though my ideas may be outdated, they are still applicable, to the young men that are in our care. I have a good feeling knowing that we’ve made a difference in someone’s life. Troop 199 is our village
Christian Wilks
Scoutmaster
Mr. Wilks took the reigns of scoutmaster T199 Indy in 2019. He is a native of Kentucky and is the proud father of two sons. He and his wife are both graduates of Marian University in Indy. Mr. Wilks has his Bachelor’s of Programming from the University of Scouting. I am proud to serve as Scoutmaster for one the oldest and well recognized scouting units in the State. Since 1949, the mission of Troop 199 has been the development and preparation of young boys to adulthood, via Scouting. While utilizing tools such as, outdoor programing, leadership development and positive role models, we instill in our Scouts an understanding of the Scout Oath and the 12 points of the Scout Law.
Terrence Sanford
Asst Scoutmaster
Recruiting
Assistant Scoutmaster Terrence L Sanford Terrence Sanford was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Terrence attended Indianapolis Public Schools and IUPUI majoring in Social Work. Terrence is a accomplished musician, and is currently the minister of music at Life Community African Methodist Episcopal Church. Terrence is currently the scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 199, and previously served as a council employee with the Crossroads of America Council as the Program Specialist for the T-Sun-Gani District. As a youth member of Troop 199, Terrence earned the Eagle Scout in 2003, and held various leadership position. Professionally, Terrence is employed as a ABA Therapist and is registered behavior therapist in the state of Indiana. Along with scouting, music ministry and behavior therapy, Terrence is a family man. Terrence is married to Monique Sanford and is the father of two children, Dajah and Elijah Amhir.
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Debra Bunch
Asst Scoutmaster
New Members
Mrs. Debra Bunch was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. She is married with two children and three grandchildren. Mrs. Bunch has a Bachelor of Social Work Degree and a Master of Psychology Degree. Her arsenal of accomplishments includes serving in the United States Navy, a Deputy Chief Probation Officer, and a Distinguished Toastmaster where she served as District Governor. She also has her own business. She currently works for the Indianapolis Public School in the Media/Technology Division. Mrs. Bunch became involved with Scouting when her oldest grandchild, who lives with her, joined Cub Scouts. As soon as he turned 11 years old in 2020, she and her grandson crossed over to Troop 199. Her motto was “where he goes, I go. What he does, I do.” True to her word, Mrs. Bunch hit the ground running and learned everything she could about scouting. She has taken every available online training course. To further enhance her skills, she attended the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Training, National Youth Leadership Training, and is scheduled to attend the Wood Badge Training in the Spring of 2023. She served as the Summer Scoutmaster in 2022. She is truly a positive role model and serves as our New Member Chair and our Trash Bag Fundraiser Chair.
Ivan Holder
Asst Scoutmaster
Advancement
James Perdue
Asst Scoutmaster
In 1990, when I was in the 6th grade, I joined Troop 199. I have been on campouts at Camp Belzer in Indianapolis, Camp K in Elwood, Camp Bear Creek in Connersville, and Camp Ransburg in Bloomington. I also attended summer campouts in Brown County and the former Deer Creek Music Center while I was in Boy Scouts. I went hiking at Eagle Creek Park and other outings like bowling. When I became Asst. Scout Master, I continued to go on campouts and hiking with the Boy Scouts. I went on out of town outings with the Boy Scouts and parents like Estes Park in Colorado, National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, The Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky, and The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. I tell the Boy Scouts what to do to keep them out of trouble and so they will be prepared with no excuses. I like being in Scouts so I can help the Boy Scouts.
James Campbell
Troop Chairman
Mr. Campbell became Scoutmaster in 1975. Over the 40 years that he has served, Mr Campbell has been recognized locally and nationally, by the Boy Scouts of America. He has served in many capacities in the Crossroads of America Council. He has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Scoutmasters in the country and one of the top 100 leaders in the 100-year celebration of Scouting. Some of the awards he has earned include the Council Urban Spirit of Scouting Award, the Sarah Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award, Silver Beaver Award, District Award of Merit, and the 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership, just to mention a few. Mr. Campbell retired as Scoutmaster and remains active within the Troop as Chairman of the Troop.