Contact
Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Administration Offices
5636 Sturgeon Lake Road
Welch, MN 55089
1-800-554-5473
PH 651-385-4124
Administration Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5pm
*Hours are subject to change. Please call ahead to inquire about holiday hours.
Contacting Tribal Council
It is respectful of Dakota culture to follow the proper protocol when looking to contact Tribal Council members. All inquiries should be directed through Tribal Council’s Executive Assistant, Jody Johnson Puddu, at jody.puddu@piic.org
*Tribal Members should contact Tribal Council Secretary, Valentina Mgeni, with inquiries at valentina.mgeni@piic.org
Aaron Betcher
Utility Operator
Water Department
aaron.betcher@piic.org
Aaron Grimes
Public Works Manager
Public Works
aaron.grimes@piic.org
Aaron Schlehuber
Attorney
Legal
aaron.schlehuber@piic.org
Abigail Melton
Housing Manager
Housing
abigail.melton@piic.org
Alex Wells
Buffalo Project Herd Supervisor
Buffalo Project
alexander.wells@piic.org
Allison Cloud
Family Services Specialist
Family Services
allison.cloud@piic.org
Allison Stein
Family Services Contractor
Family Services
allison.stein@piic.org
Allison White
Police Officer
Prairie Island Police Department
allison.white@prairieislandpolice.gov
Ana Pina Marcelino
Education Liason
Education
ana.pinamarcelino@piic.org
Andrea Zimmerman
Energy Program Manager
Administration
andrea.zimmerman@piic.org 651-385-4198
Anela Buck
Higher Education Liaison
Education
anela.buck@piic.org
Anvaar Wilson
Community Service Officer
Police
anvaar.wilson@piic.org
Bailey Fox
Human Resources Coordinator
Human Resources Department
bailey.fox@piic.org 651-385-4121
Ben Ehlers
Police Officer
Prairie Island Police Department
ben.ehlers@prairieislandpolice.gov
Blake Johnson
Government Relations Specialist
Government Relations
blake.johnson@piic.org 651-267-4097
Brooke Ecker
Accounts Payable Clerk
Finance
brooke.ecker@piic.org 651-385-4112
Chase White
Commissioner of Licensing
Gaming Commission
chase.white@piic.org 651-385-4164
Chris Miles
Police Officer
Prairie Island Police Department
chris.miles@prairieislandpolice.gov
Christy Caulkins
Paralegal
Legal Department
christy.caulkins@piic.org 651-267-4052
Clay Tix
Executive Director
Gaming Commission
clay.tix@piic.org 651-267-4095
Dalton DeBuono
Police Cadet
Prairie Island Police Department
dalton.debuono@prairieislandpolice.gov
Danny Harjo
Grants Manager
Contracts and Grants
danny.harjo@piic.org 651-385-4117
Darrel Taylor
Cannabis Commission Vice-Chair
Cannabis Commission
darrel.taylor@piic.org
Dawn Duffy
Legal Administrator
Legal Department
dawn.duffy@piic.org 651-385-4136
Deb English
Court Administrator
Tribal Court
deb.english@piic.org 651-385-4161
Derek Walking Eagle
Dakota Language Teacher
Education
derek.walkingeagle@piic.org
Drew Duffy
Tribal Garden Assistant
Land & Environment
drew.duffy@piic.org
Edward Buck
Cannabis Commission Chair
Cannabis Commission
ed.buck@piic.org
Ellen Taylor
Deputy Clerk
Tribal Court
ellen.taylor@piic.org 651-385-4267
Franky Jackson
Tribal Historic Compliance Officer
Land & Environment
franky.jackson@piic.org
Gabriel Miller
Environmental Program Manager
Land & Environment
gabriel.miller@piic.org 651-385-4141
George Taylor Jr.
Tribal Council Assistant Secretary Treasurer
Tribal Council
joey.taylor@piic.org
Grant Johnson
Tribal Council President
Tribal Council
grant.johnson@piic.org
Greg Bargrain
Public Works Technician
Public Works
greg.bargrain@piic.org
Heather Johnson
Activities Coordinator
Family Health
heather.johnson@piic.org
Henry Stelten
Non-point Source Pollution Coordinator
Land & Environment
henry.stelten@piic.org
Jackson Hample
Personal Trainer
Family Health
jackson.hample@piic.org
Jacob Peine
Police Officer
Police
jacob.peine@prairieislandpolice.gov
Jane Feely
Water Resource Specailist
Land & Environment
jane.feely@piic.org
Jaydan Buck
Junior Tribal Monitor
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
jaydan.buck@piic.org
Jeanette Feidt
Receptionist
Administration
jeanette.feidt@piic.org 651-385-4124
Jennifer Owen
Committee Coordinator
Membership Services
jennifer.owen@piic.org
Jesse Oliver
Superintendent
Mt. Frontenac
jesse.oliver@piic.org
Jessica Stolle
Assistant General Counsel
Legal Department
jessica.stolle@piic.org 651-267-4006
Jessie Seim
General Counsel
Legal Department
jessie.seim@piic.org 651-385-4137
Jody Johnson
Executive Assistant
Tribal Council
jody.johnson@piic.org 651-267-4062
Joe Hagen
Kitchen Assistant
Johnny Johnson
Education Director
Education
johnny.johnson2@piic.org
Jon Barcenas
Net Zero Specialist
Net Zero
jon.barcenas@piic.org
Jon Priem
Chief of Police
Police
jon.priem@prairieislandpolice.gov 651-267-4060
Jonathan Campbell
Cannabis Commission Secretary
Cannabis Commission
jonathan.campbell@piic.org
Jordan Buck
Tribal Administrator Administrative Assistant
Administration
jordan.buck@piic.org
Josie Hildreth
Housing Coordinator
Housing
josie.hildreth@piic.org
Jyll Bauer
Education Assistant
Education Department
jyll.bauer@piic.org 651-385-4132
Karen Widman
Administrative Assistant
Administration
karen.widman@piic.org
Karen Wohlers
Accounting Manager
Finance
karen.wohlers@piic.org 651-385-4125
Katie Lampman
Elder Nutrition Program Cook
Kay Peterson
Family Health Insurance Specialist
Family Health
Kentress.Peterson@piic.org
Keanna Krueger
Executive Administrative Assistant for Natural Resources and Land Planning
keanna.krueger@piic.org 651-385-4177
Kelly Bohmbach
Public Works Technician
Public Works
kelly.bohmbach@piic.org
Kelly McGrath
Payroll Specialist
Finance
kelly.mcgrath@piic.org 651-267-4056
Kimberly Flanaghan
Emergency Planner
Prairie Island Police Department
kim.flanaghan@prairieislandpolice.gov 651-385-4178
Leah Johnson
Education Liaison
Education Department
leah.johnson@piic.org
Leah Ryan
High School Liaison
Education
leah.ryan@piic.org
Lindsey DeMaster
Community Health Representative
Family Health
lindsey.demaster@piic.org
Lowell Holmgren
Pro Shop Staff
Mt. Frontenac
lowell.holmgren@piic.org
Markie Bellanger
Enrollment Coordinator
Enrollment
markie.bellanger@piic.org
Megan Lastine
Human Resources Representative
Human Resources
megan.lastine@piic.org
Melanie Phillips
Grants Specialist
Contracts and Grants
melanie.phillips@piic.org
Melinda Carr
Family Services Specialist
Family Services
melinda.carr@piic.org
Melissa Thorud
Communications Coordinator
Communications
melissa.thorud@piic.org
Melody Fastner
Fitness Trainer
Health Department
melody.fastner@piic.org 651-385-4189
Michael Fasthorse
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Family Services
michael.fasthorse@piic.org
Michele Just
Transcriptionist
Tribal Council
michele.just@piic.org 651-385-4109
Mike Brunkhorst
Utility Operator
Water/Wastewater Utilities
mike.brunkhorst@piic.org 651-267-4005
Missy Prange
Elementary School Liaison
Education
missy.prange@piic.org
Mitch Skeen
Education Liaison
Education Department
mitch.skeen@piic.org
Mitchell Wells
Commissioner of Compliance
Gaming Commission
mitch.wells@piic.org 651-267-4089
Nathanael Rohlwing
Water/Wastewater Operator
Water/Wastewater
Nathanael.Rohlwing@piic.org
Nicci Lehto
Federal Government Relations Specialist
Legal Department
nicci.lehto@piic.org 651-385-4174
Nina Retherford
Family Services Specialist
Family Services
nina.retherford@piic.org
Noah White
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
Land & Environment
noah.white@piic.org 651-385-4175
Paul Gleich
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Family Services
paul.gleich@piic.org
Randy Zanto
Chef
Mt. Frontenac
randy.zanto@piic.org
Rebecca Reding
Foster Care Coordinator
Family Services
rebecca.reding@piic.org 651-267-4032
Rebecca Roberts
Dakota Station Manager
Dakota Station
Rebecca.Roberts@piic.org
Renee Gregory
Assistant General Counsel
Legal Department
renee.gregory@piic.org 651-385-4169
Renee Martin
Human Resources Director
Human Resources
renee.martin@piic.org
Rick Lyons
Occupational Safety Manager
Administration
rick.lyons@piic.org 651-267-4013
Ronald Johnson
Tribal Council Vice President
Tribal Council
Ron.Johnson@piic.org
Ross Brockman
Communications Manager
Communications
ross.brockman@piic.org 651-385-4101
Rylee Hince
Director of Natural Resources and Land Planning
rylee.hince@piic.org
Sam Whitebear
Captain
Prairie Island Police Deprtment
sam.whitebear@prairieislandpolice.gov 651-267-4092
Samantha Peterson
SHIP Grant Coordinator
Land & Environment
Samantha.Peterson@piic.org
Sarah Bartell
Office Manager
Administration
sarah.bartell@piic.org 651-385-4133
Sarah Gorter, BS, NDTR
Nutritionist, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, and Certified Health Coach
sarah.gorter@piic.org 651-385-4127
Savannah Carlson
Human Resources Representative
Human Resources
savannah.carlson@piic.org
Seth Dustin
TERO/Workforce Development Manager
seth.dustin@piic.org
Sianna Garcia
Community Health Representative
Family Health
sianna.garcia@piic.org
Skip Bohmbach
Public Works Technician
Public Works
skip.bohmbach@piic.org
Tasha Sparish
Family Health Administrative Assistant
Family Health
tasha.sparish@piic.org
Terre Taylor
Executive Administrative Assistant to Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Public Works and Infrastructure
terre.taylor@piic.org
Tishena Cree
Tinta Wita Tiwahe Health Educator
Administration
Tishena.Cree2@piic.org
Tom Gnotke
Finance Director
Finance Department
tom.gnotke@piic.org 651-385-4111
Tony Booth
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Family Services
tony.booth@piic.org
Tony Grosso
Sergeant
Prairie Island Police Department
tony.grosso@prairieislandpolice.gov 651-267-4071
Tori Campbell
Assistant Secretary Treasurer
Tribal Council
tori.campbell@piic.org
Travis Benway
Public Works Technician
Public Works
travis.benway@piic.org
Tucker Johnson
Police Officer
Prairie Island Police Department
tucker.johnson@prairieislandpolice.gov
Valentina Mgeni
Tribal Council Secretary
Tribal Council
valentina.mgeni@piic.org 651-385-4102
Vera Dressen
Administrative Assistant/Records Clerk
Prairie Island Police Department
vera.dressen@prairieislandpolice.gov 651-385-4114
Wayne Bohn
Assistant General Counsel
Legal
Wayne.Bohn@piic.org
Willard Benway Sr.
Public Works Technician
Public Works
willard.benway@piic.org
Yvonne Oberly
Tribal Administrator
Tribal Administration
yvonne.oberly@piic.org