Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group

Fellows

AMRG awards Fellow status on select team members in recognition of a combination of:

  • Length of service as and AMRG member
  • Service to AMRG in internal leadership roles, service in the ASRC or MRA, and in relation to affiliated organizations (state SAR councils, NCRC, or other regional public safety groups).

Fellows are nominated by a member of the team. The nomination is then reviewed and endorsed by the Board of Directors. Fellowships are awarded by a vote of the full membership. AMRG thanks the dedication and long years of volunteer service of all our AMRG Fellows. 

AMRG Fellows:

Dr. Keith Conover -- Founding member of AMRG in 1985 and an active member with 30 years of continuous service, including currently serving as AMRG's Medical Director.  Dr. Conover was also instrumental in the founding of the ASRC, SMRG, BRMRG, the Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Council, and the Appalachian Region of the MRA. Dr. Conover has received lifetime achievement awards from both ASRC and MRA. 

Bru Randall -- Founding member of AMRG in 1985 and was an active member with 30 years of continuous service with AMRG.  Mr. Randall has more than 40 years of continuous service to the ASRC and NCRC.

Don Scelza -- More than 25 years of active service with AMRG and a recognized expert with search management and wilderness medicine. Mr. Scelza has served as President of the Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Council and is currently the Chair of ASRC and President of the AMRG Board of Directors, and is a National Evaluator for the MRA. 

Chris Ruch -- More than 20 years of active service with AMRG in various leadership positions, including serving as AMRG's Commander/Chief twice (2004-2007, and 2010-present). Mr. Ruch has served as the Conference Training Officer for the ASRC and the Chair of the Appalachian Region of the MRA, and is currently a NASAR instructor/evaluator and National Evaluator for the MRA. 

Scott Jackson -- More than 17 years of active service with AMRG in various leadership positions, including serving as AMRG's Treasurer, Board of Directors, and leading AMRG's Hub-A-Tree and preventative SAR program. 

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