Bethany Harris – President, Waséyabek Federal Group

Bethany Harris is responsible for the overall growth and strategic direction for Waséyabek Federal Group (WFG). She joined Waséyabek in 2019 and has established a record of driving business development in the 8(a) contracting space. She develops partnerships with federal customers and small and large business partners to expand Native American economic opportunities and non-gaming revenue.

Prior to joining Waséyabek, Ms. Harris practiced law for 7 years in Chicago and Michigan. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in Political Science and a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She is a member of the National Defense Industrial Association and the Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense.

Ms. Harris is focused on securing new 8(a) contracting opportunities for the Tribe, leveraging the capabilities of Waséyabek and its SBA 8(a) certified companies to meet government agency needs. Additionally, she focuses on ensuring that Waséyabek is providing value to its government and prime customers with a flexible, solutions-focused approach while further developing the subject matter expertise of Waséyabek’s federal subsidiaries. She is committed to developing strategic business partnerships that will further enhance revenues.

Bethany Harris is responsible for the overall growth and strategic direction for Waséyabek Federal Group (WFG). She joined Waséyabek in 2019 and has established a record of driving business development in the 8(a) contracting space. She develops partnerships with federal customers and small and large business partners to expand Native American economic opportunities and non-gaming revenue.

Prior to joining Waséyabek, Ms. Harris practiced law for 7 years in Chicago and Michigan. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in Political Science and a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She is a member of the National Defense Industrial Association and the Michigan Chapter of Women in Defense.

Ms. Harris is focused on securing new 8(a) contracting opportunities for the Tribe, leveraging the capabilities of Waséyabek and its SBA 8(a) certified companies to meet government agency needs. Additionally, she focuses on ensuring that Waséyabek is providing value to its government and prime customers with a flexible, solutions-focused approach while further developing the subject matter expertise of Waséyabek’s federal subsidiaries. She is committed to developing strategic business partnerships that will further enhance revenues.