Advisory Board drives TribalNet's continued success

(PRESS RELEASE) -- TribalNet is proud to welcome back returning and a few new faces for its 2025 Advisory Boards — an influential group of leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from tribal governments, casinos and health facilities across the U.S. These board members play a key role in shaping the direction, topics, and focus areas of TribalNet’s agenda, ensuring it remains relevant and impactful for tribal governments, health organizations, and enterprises. Their insight will help guide the themes and agenda for TribalNet’s 26th Annual Conference & Tradeshow, taking place this fall September 15-18, 2025. This event is set to be the most dynamic gathering yet for professionals navigating the evolving landscape of technology at tribes and tribal enterprises.

"Being part of the TribalNet Advisory Board means having a hand in shaping conversations that matter most to tribes," says Joseph Busby,Vice President of Finance, Sycuan Casino . "It's not just about technology—it’s about connecting the dots between innovation, leadership, sovereignty, and self-determination."

The expertise of the Advisory Board members helps create a conference experience that speaks directly to the needs of those working in tribal governments, casinos, health facilities, and enterprises. These leaders bring diverse perspectives from across four key advisory boards—Gaming & Hospitality, Government & Member Services, Health Information Management, and Leadership & Executive—and meet many times throughout the year to ensure the conference content is timely, valuable, and truly serves the TribalHub community.

The Gaming and Hospitality Board Members include:
Virgil Debrosse, IT Sr. Account Manager, Chickasaw Nation
Amy Gates, Director of IT, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan
Tara Fisher, CIO, Isleta Resort & Casino
John Ormond, Chief Information Technology Officer, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Richard Rader, CTO, Umpqua Indian Development & Seven Feathers Casino and Resort
Ed Rangel, Director of IT Engineering, Pearl River Resort
Bryant Santini, CIO, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort
Patrick Tinklenberg, VP of IT, Sycuan Casino

The Government and Member Services Board Members include:
Christopher Abel, CIO/Director of IT, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Chris Frank, IT Director, Quinault Indian Nation
John Miller, IT Director of Government Services, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Paula Starr, CIO, Cherokee Nation Government
Alan Walt, Director of IT, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
George Wood, CIO, Mohegan Tribe

The Health Information Management Board Members include:
Cassie Brown, Director of Clinical Informatics & Information Technology, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe-Health & Human Services
Brian Johnston, Informatics Consultant-Health IT Modernization & Innovation, IHS Office of Information Technology
Lisa Lyon, EHR Product Manager, Indian Health Service
Leona Pippin, Director Enterprise Imaging Informatics, HIT, Cherokee Nation Health Services
Sharon Postoak, IT Database\Application Administration Manager Health, Chickasaw Nation
Brandy Russell, Technology and Analytics Officer, Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health
Andrea Scott, Deputy Chief Information Officer/Deputy Director OIT, Indian Health Service
Andrea Storm, Clinical Applications and Data Manager, IHS Office of Information Technology
Reese Weber, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, Indian Health Service, California Area Office

The Leadership and Executive Board Members include:
Joseph Busby, Vice President of Finance, Sycuan Casino
Conrad Granito, GM, Nisqually Red Wind Casino
Dawn McGrady, CFO, Soaring Eagle Casino Resort & Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
Hema Mohan, CFO, Chumash Casino & Resorts
Travis O’Neil, CEO, Angels of the Winds Casino
Trent Roberts, CFO, Global Gaming Solutions

TribalNet’s 26th Annual Conference & Tradeshow will be held 15-18 September at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The TribalNet Advisory Board will meet in the coming months to finalize conference tracks, sessions, and speakers, with announcements to follow soon.