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 from Grand Valley State University, with additional studies in biology and geospatial technologies. He is also pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at Western Michigan University, which he is expected to complete in fall 2026.
Larson’s professional background includes work with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and teaching environmental management at GVSU. A U.S. Army Reserve veteran and former firefighter, he also serves on GVSU’s Native American Advisory Council.
In addition to fulfilling his duties as Treasurer, Larson chairs both the Indigenous Rights and Tribal Environmental Advisory Committees. He also serves on the Native American Heritage Fund Board of Directors and as Ex-Officio of the Ogitchedaw Society.
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 from Grand Valley State University, with additional studies in biology and geospatial technologies. He is also pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at Western Michigan University, which he is expected to complete in fall 2026.
Larson’s professional background includes work with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and teaching environmental management at GVSU. A U.S. Army Reserve veteran and former firefighter, he also serves on GVSU’s Native American Advisory Council.
In addition to fulfilling his duties as Treasurer, Larson chairs both the Indigenous Rights and Tribal Environmental Advisory Committees. He also serves on the Native American Heritage Fund Board of Directors and as Ex-Officio of the Ogitchedaw Society.