Rodney D. Carpenter assumed the role of Scout Executive for the South Plains Council in Aug. 2005. Carpenter has been involved in Scouting ever since joining the Cub Scouts in the first grade. He is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. He has served as a volunteer and has been a professional Scouter for almost 11 years.

During his tenure as a professional Scouter he has served in many capacities; including six years as Camp Director and three years as a staff instructor for the National Camp School. Rodney and his wife Tamara have two children. Lindsey, 7, and Caleb, 5. Rodney attended Texas Tech University where he majored in Advertising.