Retired after 43 years of distinguished service with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon, Sharon brings a wealth of experience in tribal administration, financial management, and a deep commitment to cultural preservation. For 38 years, she held leadership positions as a Manager/Director, overseeing critical departments like Finance, Property & Procurement, IT, Facilities, and Public Works.
Highlights of Sharon’s career include:
- Managing multi-million-dollar budgets with a focus on fiscal responsibility to ensure resources for future generations.
- Negotiating Self-Governance compacts and annual funding agreements, ensuring financial security for the tribe and resources that prepare youth to inherit leadership, and improving the membership’s self-sufficiency.
- Preparing and negotiating Indirect Cost proposals, maximizing federal funding for tribal programs.
- Fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities as a Trust Officer, safeguarding financial assets for tribal youth and adults.
- Supporting educational opportunities that prepare youth for leadership roles in tribal government and cultural preservation.
- Championing sustainable economic development, that fosters self-sufficiency while honoring traditional cultural practices.
Sharon’s commitment extends beyond her professional roles. She has actively served on numerous councils, boards, and committees, including the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (CTSI) Tribal Council as Secretary, CTSI Investment Committee, Trustee for CTSI Retirement Plan, CTSI Plan Administrator, CTSI Audit Committee, Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society, Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Board, Siletz Tribal Revolving Credit Program and Tribal Council Representative to PL 102-477. She has also represented her Tribe in national programs, such as, Vice Chairman of Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee (TTAC), and Co-Chair to the General Welfare Exclusion sub-committee.
Driven by a passion for serving her Tribe and Indian Country, Sharon is a highly respected leader and a proud grandmother.