Distinguished Eagle Scout Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. credits Scouting America with shaping his character in a way that allowed him to lead others throughout his life. A recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award—the Scouting America’s highest honor for distinguished service to youth—Steve is one of the founding philanthropists of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.

Steve is former chairman and CEO of the Bechtel Corporation, a global engineering and construction company. He took over the family firm at the age of 35 and in two decades was able to more than double the size of the company.