Board of Directors

Chris Rogers – Board Chair

Chris Rogers is an NHBP Tribal Member. He was appointed to a new four-year term with the Waséyabek Board of Directors in June 2020. Chris earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (Public Law) from Western Michigan University and …

Sara Moore – Board Vice Chair

Sara Moore is an NHBP Tribal Member. She was appointed to a four-year term with the Waséyabek Board of Directors in December 2022. Sara earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Grand Valley …

Clay Vanderpool – Board Treasurer

Over a 20-year career in finance, Clay Vanderpool has developed a unique background and skill set in risk analysis for mid-market and multi-national companies. His work in Commercial Lending, Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Tribal Economic …

Lisa Barrett – Board Member

Lisa Barrett, NHBP member and marketing veteran, serves on Waséyabek’s Board. With 20+ years of experience, she excels in branding, design, and project management, currently at Meijer …

Bryant Phillips – Board Member

Bryant Phillips is an NHBP Tribal elder who has been actively involved in the Tribe for years sitting on several committees, including the NHBP Culture Committee, the Pow Wow Committee, and currently the NHBP Audit Committee, which he has served on for the past 8 years. He is passionate about the NHBP culture and traditions and ensuring that they are considered in decision-making …

Pankaj Amin – Independent Board Member

In his extensive work as a CEO, private equity advisor and corporate board member, Pankaj brings more than 25 years of leadership and operational experience in healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, and business services …

Waséyabek Board of Directors – Robyn Burlingham

Robert Larson – Ex-Officio

Robert Larson began his four-year term on the NHBP Tribal Council in November 2025 and serves as Treasurer. He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Natural Resource Management …