NK Pack 5

Nilla is in her second year as Cubmaster.  Coming from a long history of outdoor enthusiasm, we are excited to have her energy and drive bring the Pack forward!

In addition to being Cubmaster, Nilla has two children in Pack 5, and Leads our Lion Den.

Shaughn Coyne

AOL Leader / Committee Chair

Kevin has two sons in Scouting and is an Eagle Scout himself.  In addition to his involvement in scouting, Kevin supports the RIFC, and wrote/recorded/performed their iconic fight song!  Kevin serves as Committee Chair in addition to his duties as a Den Leader, Overseeing all Pack matters.

Webelos Leader

Shaughn is an Avid coin collector and fan of all things Engineering.  His two sons are Webelos and Tenderfoot scouts this year.  Shaughn has an encyclopedic knowledge of the woodlands and vegitation in southern New England, and will often be able to name every tree and bush along our hiking trails.

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Webelos Leader / Unit Training Advocate

Mr Matt was involved in Scouts as a youth, and has been involved again since his oldest son joined Cub Scouts 7 years ago, he has had a variety of roles across three different Scout units. He won the 2025 Narragansett Council SW District Scouter of the Year award for his work in those units.  His youngest son is a Webelos in Pack 5 and his older boys are part of Troop 152 NK.

John grew up in North Kingstown and was involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts locally, earning the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 1 Saunderstown. He has been involved with Pack 5 since his two sons joined three years ago and is passionate about camping, hiking, cooking, and enjoying the outdoors. Outside of Scouting, John enjoys sailing, surfing, and spending as much time as he can on the water.

Bear Leader / Fundraising Chair

​Mr. Alvarez has three children in Scouts. He's been involved in Scouting for 8 years. His favorite Scouting memories are when he get's to introduce his children to the fun of sleepaway camp at Webelos Adventure at Yawgoog each year. Mr. Alvarez is a professional geologist who loves to introduce Scouts to the natural environment.

Wolf Leader, New Member Coordinator

Ryan is Scouting America Angling Educator and USA Archery Level 1 Coach.  Ryan was a Scout in his youth, and enjoys all manner of outdoor activities, especially on the water, where he is a USCG licensed Captain.  He has two children in Pack 5, a Wolf and an AOL scout. In addition to  being the Wolf Den Leader, Ryan acts as our Member Coordinator, leading recruitment efforts and welcoming families into Pack 5.

Wolf Leader

Stephen has one child in Scouting.  Their shared enthusiasm for nature, hiking, and camping brought them to Pack 5.  As a professional musician and educator, Stephen looks forward to sharing his knowledge of the arts and his love for learning with the entire Pack! 

Stephen has created our new Pack 5 anthem, used on hikes and Parades!

Tiger Leader / Hike Club Leader

An outdoor enthusiast experienced in backpacking, wilderness survival, and wild plant identification, Rachel is excited to begin her first year as a den leader. As a parent of both a Tiger and Webelos scout, she enjoys creating hands-on, nature-focused experiences for young Scouts. Rachel is also a certified Master Gardener through URI, and contributes creative energy as an artist, with sketches that sometimes appear on the Pack 5 website.