08/05/2026
Congratulations to Jack Rummer on an outstanding Eagle Scout project! We’re proud our employee owners were able to donate time and materials to help make the Riverfront Park flag plaza a reality. Special thanks to Hanna and Aurora for leading KE&G’s contribution. Community partnerships like these are what Constructing Legacies is all about.
8-4-26 ORO VALLEY EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE REFRESHES RIVERFRONT PARK WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Jack Rummer, a Troop 299 Scout, has completed a year long Eagle Scout project aimed at improving Riverfront Park’s curb appeal with a “flag plaza” - comprised of a flagpole, landscaping & benches - that is highly visible as you enter the Park. Jack’s Eagle Scout project - guided by his personal motto: “for God, Country and Family” - served as a demonstration of his planning, development & leadership skills while providing a benefit to the OV community.
Jack told us “Participating in Scouts has exposed me to many different leaders with many different leadership styles. This has afforded me the opportunity to cherry-pick my leadership style from the examples set before me. It is my hope that the Scouts who come behind me are able to take from my leadership skill set and build upon it.”
Jack began his journey with scouting in a small town in Illinois when he was in first grade. He appreciates all the opportunities afforded to him through Scouting, including Philmont (where he backpacked 70 miles over 12 days with fellow Scouts), National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), canoeing through the boundary waters to Canada from the U.S., scuba certification, & catamaran sailing.
Jack’s Eagle project was made possible through broad community support. OV Parks & Recreation provided time & benches (Shout out to OV’s Jacob Heinzl, Jered Plasentilla & Ian Hess); KE&G constructed the concrete base; Structural Designs, Inc. supplied engineering drawings; Home Depot donated tools & concrete; Moon Valley Nursery contributed plants & mulch; Arizona Trucking & Materials discounted rock; & local businesses including Sam’s, Einstein Bros., & Dunkin’ Donuts supplied food for volunteers. Family & friends helped fund the flagpole.
Jack is currently an OV police cadet & was awarded the Exemplary Cadet award from his peers for outstanding leadership while attending the Academy this summer. He also enjoys swimming, rock climbing, reading, church youth group & has a part time job as a maintenance technician.
Jack hopes to continue serving younger Scouts after earning Eagle because “the Scout oath and law align with my strong moral foundation to serve others, lead humbly, and leave each situation a little better than you found it.” Ultimately, he will pursue an appointment to a U.S. military academy and a career in law.
We thank Jack for his service to the community & the welcoming “flag plaza” at Riverfront Park. We suspect this is just the beginning of many amazing things that he will do with his life & we wish him the BEST!