The Madison Scouts board of directors voted unanimously to extend the contract of Executive Director Chris Komnick through October 31, 2011. "Since taking the position in January of this year, Chris has done an excellent job in addressing our financial systems and invigorating our fund raising activities," said Jeff Manion, board president. "We are excited by the new programming direction charged by Chris and we are privileged that alumni such as Chris and James Mason have been willing to volunteer their services in the interest of advancing our corps.""I wanted to ensure that we have stability in the leadership of the Madison Scouts to guide it through what will certainly be a critical transformation over the next couple of years," said Chris Komnick. "We are fortunate that many key people feel so strongly about the character of this organization that they have dedicated themselves personally to assure its survival. I am going to ask that our alumni and patrons do the same. The corps has a great vision for its future, now is the time to see that through with your financial support."Chris is a founder and partner in Redmark, a business strategy and branding design agency in Cincinnati, Ohio. Redmark is a corporate sponsor of the Madison Scouts and is responsible for it ongoing branding strategy and marketing campaigns. Chris is an alumnus of the Scouts having marched mellophone in 1984, 1985 and in the 2006 Alumni Reunion Project. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree in business administration from Miami University.Donations to the corps can be made at www.MadisonGear.com