We reported on Tuesday about Jennifer Tyrrell's newest campaign aimed at ending the Boy Scouts' ban on LGBT Americans by focusing on the CEO's of AT&T and Ernst & Young who moonlight as board members for the organization. Well, within hours of announcing the GLAAD-backed campaign, at least one CEO and Boy Scouts board member has responded positively.

In a statement issued to CNBC late Tuesday night, Turley delivered support to Tyrrell and announced that he is personally opposed to the Boy Scouts' homophobia. 

“Ernst & Young is proud to have such a strong record in LGBT inclusiveness. As CEO, I know that having an inclusive culture produces the best results, is the right thing for our people and makes us a better organization. My experience has led me to believe that an inclusive environment is important throughout our society and I am proud to be a leader on this issue. I support the meaningful work of the Boy Scouts in preparing young people for adventure, leadership, learning and service, however the membership policy is not one I would personally endorse. As I have done in leading Ernst & Young to being a most inclusive organization, I intend to continue to work from within the BSA Board to actively encourage dialogue and sustainable progress.”

AT&T's CEO who also sits on the board of the Boy Scouts was mentioned in Tyrrell's new petition but has yet to respond. 

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