The NAHF is governed by a five-member Board of Directors: two members appointed by the NHBP Tribal Council; two members appointed by the governor of Michigan; and the Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights or their designee. Calhoun County’s administration currently provides financial and communication support services to the NAHF Board of Directors through an intergovernmental agreement. Meetings of the NAHF Board of Directors are open to the public.
Position | Name | Appointed By | Representing |
NAHF Chair | Jamie Stuck – NHBP Tribal Council Chairperson | Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi | Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi |
NAHF Vice Chair | Dorie Rios – NHBP Tribal Council Vice Chairperson | Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi | Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi |
NAHF Secretary | Liz Kinnart - Sault St. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians | Governor Rick Snyder | State of Michigan |
NAHF Treasurer | Melissa Kiesewetter – MDCR Tribal Liaison/Native American Specialist | Michigan Department of Civil Rights | Michigan Department of Civil Rights |
NAHF Board Member | Kimberly Vargo – Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Vice Chair | Governor Rick Snyder | State of Michigan |