Each month, we’ll introduce you to members of our dedicated Contingent Management Team (CMT). These volunteers are working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this the best Jamboree ever, and we look forward to introducing you to them.
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Greg Szczesny: US Contingent Finance Lead
Greg Szczesny, the finance lead for the US Contingent, brings a wealth of Scouting experience to the team. His journey began as a Scout at the 1987 World Scout Jamboree in Australia. More recently, he served as an Assistant Scoutmaster in West Virginia for the 2019 Jamboree and as a Scoutmaster in South Korea in 2023, where a special highlight was sharing the adventure with his son, Maximilian.
Born near Poznań, Poland, Greg is excited for U.S. Scouts to experience the rich culture and extensive history of his home country. In addition to his leadership within Scouting—including a recent three-year term as Twin Rivers Council President—Greg is an avid hiker and diver. He’s actively working on hiking the Adirondack 46ers and recently earned his PADI Divemaster certification.
Michael Files: A Global Scouting Veteran
Michael Files, a retired Navy Sailor and a veteran of international Scouting, is a deputy for the Program Pillar on Scouting America’s International Committee. With over 35 years of Scouting experience, he has dedicated more than 15 years to the international side of the movement.
His extensive background includes serving on the International Service Team at the 21st World Scout Jamboree in the United Kingdom and as a Contingent Management Team member for the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. He also recently served as the course director for the 2025 International Scouting Philmont Training Center Course.
Michael’s commitment to global Scouting was strengthened during his time with the U.S. Navy and the United Nations, where he supported various National Scout Organizations abroad. His goal is to share this passion with everyone involved in preparing the U.S. contingent for the upcoming Jamboree in Poland.
Ron Ratto: US Contingent Logistics & Registration Lead
Ron Ratto, an accomplished Eagle Scout, will serve as the logistics and registration lead for the U.S. Contingent. Ron brings extensive experience to the team, with the upcoming 26th World Scout Jamboree being his twelfth.
His impressive history includes serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster at the 1983 Jamboree in Canada and the 1987 Jamboree in Australia. Since then, he has held various roles on the International Service Team (IST) and Contingent Management Team (CMT), traveling the world and participating in Scouting on six continents. Ron notes that his most challenging and fulfilling Jamboree experience was working on the management team for the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, where he led a team of over 100 Scouters who ran the three Trading Posts.
With registration set to open soon and an unforgettable pre-jamboree tour in the works, Ron is ready to ensure a smooth and successful experience for the entire U.S. Contingent.