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Stephen D. Bechtel Jr.

Distinguished Eagle Scout Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. credits the Boy Scouts of 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 BSA’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.

Why I give...

“Scouting made a tremendous impact on my life. It’s the source of some of my fondest memories. I’m proud to be a founder on this project, and I’m thrilled to know that it will be a part of the Scouting legacy future generations will enjoy.”
‒ Stephen D. Bechtel Jr.

Scouting Affiliation and Honors

  • Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
  • Silver Buffalo Award
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., the namesake philanthropist of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., the namesake philanthropist of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve
Stephen Bechtel, left, with daughter Laurie Dachs
Stephen Bechtel, left, with daughter Laurie Dachs
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., the namesake philanthropist of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, with Christine Perry at WP Point
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., the namesake philanthropist of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, with Christine Perry at WP Point
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., the namesake philanthropist of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, surveys the property from WP Point during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., the namesake philanthropist of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, surveys the property from WP Point during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree.
Stephen Bechtel
Stephen Bechtel
Bechtel shakes hands with Scout

Venues at Summit Bechtel Reserve

Bechtel Bronze two
Scouts walk past the statue of Steve Bechtel near the AT&T Summit Stadium during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree on July 17, 2013. (Photo by Tom Copeland)
Scouts walk past the statue of Steve Bechtel near the AT&T Summit Stadium during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree on July 17, 2013. (Photo by Tom Copeland)

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