Board Development Committee Members

Terms Ending 2025

Cecelia Cloos Hopkinsville, KY

“My name is Cecelia Cloos I have been a troop leader in Hopkinsville Kentucky for over 13 years. I enjoy being a part of our council from troop leadership, Service Unit Manager, recruiter, volunteer trainer, BDC Member and fundraiser!

I was the first female firefighter/EMT for the Hopkinsville Fire Department where I worked as a firefighter, emergency medical technician, Deputy State Fire Marshal, and Arson Investigator. I worked with many community professionals during my career, and I continue to do so as a Deputy Emergency Manger for Christian County Emergency Management.”

Jan Yonts Greenville, KY

“I am a lifelong member of Girl Scouts. I began in Girl Scouts at seven years old and it has been a part of my life ever since. I served on the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana for two different terms. I also serve or have served on local committees in my community for the past several years. I am a retired teacher after 42 years, serving in Owensboro City and the Muhlenberg County school systems. I served as a kindergarten teacher, high school guidance counselor and a college career guidance counselor. While being in education, and still today, I have served in several educational organizations. Some of those organizations are Kentucky Counseling Association, Kentucky Association of School Administrators, Kentucky Retired Teachers Association where I serve on the executive board, former President for Third District Retired Teachers, and Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Iota chapter.

Kenyatta Thomas Louisville, KY

Kenyatta has been a Girl Scout Troop Leader for over 12 years in our council, a Service Unit Manager for 9 years, and a Cookie Coordinator for 11 years. She is the Operations Manager at HealthEquity. Her troops focus on core Girl Scouting values while giving back to the community. She served on the BDC last term and is committed to serving again. Her goal is to ensure that diversity and inclusion within the GSK organization are visible within the community.

I am also active in the community of Greenville where I have lived most of my life and raised my family. I recently finished serving two terms as Mayor and before serving as Mayor, I served six terms on city council. My husband, Brent Yonts (deceased) served in the State House of Representatives for 20 years. My greatest accomplishment is my family of three children Emily, Ellen, and Harrison. The best thing in life now are my two grandsons and twin granddaughters.”