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 Development Company, LLC (WDC) Board of Directors in June 2020. Chris earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (Public Law) from Western Michigan University and …
Bryant Phillips – Board Vice Chair
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sara Moore – Board Member
Sara Moore is an NHBP Tribal Member. She was appointed to a four-year term with the Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC) Board of Directors in December 2022. Sara earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Grand Valley …
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 …
Robyn Elkins – Ex-Officio
Robyn Elkins of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was sworn into NHBP Tribal Council in spring 2024. She previously worked within the Tribal Council office for 10 years as the Tribal Council/FireKeepers Development Authority Coordinator …