Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on 2023 Momentum
This month, we spoke with five tribal leaders from across Indian Country about the greatest challenges and rewards this year, how strong leadership is...
Russell “Buster” Attebery, Chairman, Karuk Tribe
Communicate early and often with your management team. Develop a policy that reflects a proper chain of command so all employees, upper-level to entry-level, feel they were involved in the solution.
Theresa Jackson, Chief, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe
We have continued to place an emphasis on education and access to skill development for our team members. We accomplish this using our internal training department that offers an array of industry-leading trainings and workshops.
Kenneth Kahn, Chairman, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Kenneth Kahn, ChairmanSanta Ynez Band of Chumash IndiansChumash Casino Resort – Santa Ynez, CAchumashcasino.comchumash.gov
CHALLENGES/REWARDS: In today’s climate, we all face the challenge of being...
Reid D. Milanovich, Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Reid D. Milanovich, ChairmanAgua Caliente Band of Cahuilla IndiansAgua Caliente Casino Cathedral City – Cathedral City, CA; Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs – Palm...
Marshall Pierite, Chairman, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
Marshall Pierite, ChairmanTunica-Biloxi Tribe of LouisianaParagon Casino Resort – Marksville, LAparagoncasinoresort.comtunicabiloxi.org
CHALLENGES/REWARDS: As far as challenges go, we are experiencing staffing issues much like other...
Melvin J. Baker, Chairman, Southern Ute Indian Tribe
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is looking forward to the summer season as we welcome visitors to the Sky Ute Casino Resort.
Kevin DuPuis, Sr., Tribal Chairperson, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
We want to empower our youth – they are our future leaders, and we want to ensure they understand the principles of sovereignty and our treaty rights guaranteed to us under the trust and treaty responsibilities of the United States.
Jamie Stuck, Chairman, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi
Much like the majority of businesses in the hospitality industry, macroeconomic conditions will be playing a significant factor in operations this year.
Isaiah Vivanco, Chairman, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
We are located in California and are still trying to go through the compacting process for our gaming facility. It's been a lengthy process with the state.
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