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Tribal Leader Roundtable

Chris Anoatubby

Chris Anoatubby, Governor – Chickasaw Nation

The mission of the Chickasaw Nation that unifies all of our moving parts into a cohesive whole is “to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.” 
Ray Halbritter

Ray Halbritter, Representative – Oneida Indian Nation

The Oneida Indian Nation’s priorities are firmly rooted in the future and the outlook unto the seventh generation.
Earl Trey Howe

Earl “Trey” Howe III, Chairman – Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

Our tribe’s top priorities are cultural preservation, economic development, and the continued protection and strengthening of tribal sovereignty.
Austin Lowes

Austin Lowes, Chairman – Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians

One of our top priorities at the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians is overseeing a multimillion-dollar project that will see renovations at all five of our Kewadin Casino properties across the Central and Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Buddy Rocha Jr., Chairman – Yavapai-Apache Nation 

Our priorities include expanding economic opportunities, addressing housing and infrastructure needs, securing our long-term water future, strengthening healthcare and other essential services, and continuing to invest in our youth, culture, and future generations.

Steve Stallings, Chairman – Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians

Rincon’s primary goals are to: 1) protect the exclusivity that California tribes have fought so hard for; 2) strengthen our tribal governance foundations to ensure long-term stability; and 3) build multiple sources of income that maximize tribal member benefits and support a strong tribal government.
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Greg Abrahamson, Chairman – Spokane Tribe of Indians

One of our most important priorities is improving the health and well-being of our people. This work encompasses many interconnected needs that are essential to our survival, economic growth, and the future of generations to come.

Brooks Boyd, Chairman – Forest County Potawatomi Community

Our gaming enterprises are central to those efforts, generating revenue that supports healthcare, education, housing, workforce development, and essential government services for our tribal members.

Jason Ramos, Chairperson – Blue Lake Rancheria

Technology is advancing rapidly, and we recognize that we have to keep pace while also looking ahead to what will strengthen our operations in the future. Across our gaming and hospitality enterprises, we continue to explore emerging technologies that can improve efficiency, enhance the guest experience, and support the infrastructure our facilities depend upon.
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