Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan

Stephanie Bryan, Chairwoman, Poarch Band of Creek Indians

The pandemic may be officially over, but we continue to face real challenges in its aftermath that are significant and far-reaching.
Joe James

Joe James, Chairman, Yurok Tribe

The Yurok Tribe is in the middle of a major growth period, which is both challenging and rewarding. We are developing multiple businesses in environmental restoration, commercial construction and telecommunications.
William Reynolds

William Reynolds, Chairman, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin

The St. Croix Tribe’s biggest challenge for 2023 is illegal gaming, i.e., the unregulated gaming occurring every day in the State of Wisconsin in the form of multi-denomination/multi-game machines, poker, pull tabs, dice games, and sports boards.
Marlon WhiteEagle

Marlon WhiteEagle, President, Ho-Chunk Nation

If we can move closer to separating our business from our government, we have made progress. I believe our people know what they want to see for us in terms of success.
Looking ahead

Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on 2023 and Beyond

This month, we spoke with five tribal leaders from across Indian Country about the greatest risks, challenges and rewards for 2023; how strong leadership...
James Gessner

James Gessner, Chairman, Mohegan Tribe

Spirit of Aquai is a philosophy that guides our tribe and our businesses. It is a spirit of welcoming, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Tehassi Hill

Tehassi Hill, Chairman, Oneida Nation

Oneida Nation, through the decades, has created a broad system of checks and balances, which requires accountability and communication to our citizens.
Carla Keene

Carla Keene, Chairman, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians continues to move forward in growing future leaders through education, revitalizing our culture – which was lost when we were forced to assimilate into the white world to survive – and bringing back our traditions.
Neil Peyron

Neil Peyron, Chairman, Tule River Tribe of California

One of our greatest assets are the people working for the tribe who continue to do the best that they can with limited resources. They always come through.
Joseph 'Zeke' Rupnick

Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, Chairman, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Just like many other tribes across the nation, COVID highlighted some gaps within our infrastructure. These are some of the areas that we are currently working on and trying to eliminate gaps as best we can, given the limited amount of resources available.
Okana Resort & Waterpark

$400M OKANA Resort Named One of TIME Magazine’s ‘Greatest Places’

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark has been included on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2026 list. The recognition highlights the...
Jahnae Erpenbach_Wind Creek

Jahnae Erpenbach Named VP/GM of Wind Creek Chicago Southland

CHICAGO, IL – Wind Creek Hospitality has appointed Jahnae Erpenbach as the new EVP and GM at Wind Creek Chicago Southland. A respected leader in the gaming and...
Andrew Cardno_QCI

QCI CTO Andrew Cardno Honored for Innovation

SAN DIEGO, CA – Andrew Cardno, Co-Founder and CTO of Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), has been recognized by the County of San Diego with...
Matt Smith_Ainsworth

Ainsworth Appoints Matt Smith VP of Marketing & Product Strategy

LAS VEGAS, NV – Ainsworth Game Technology has appointed Matt Smith as VP of Marketing and Product Strategy, strengthening the company’s leadership team within...