Board of Directors

(* indicates enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians)

  • Ray Rose*

    President

    US Navy (retired), Harrah's Cherokee Casino (retired)

  • Yona Wade*

    Vice President

    Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, Provider Network Manager

  • Keyonna Hornbuckle*

    Secretary

    Tribal Liaison; Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise

  • Garrett Lane, CPA*

    Treasurer

    Assistant Controller, Cherokee Indian Hospital

  • Meghan Brown*

    Realtor, Keller Williams Realty

  • Bonnie Claxton*

    Program Officer for Land and Wellness, Center for Native Health

  • Maggie Jackson*

    Senior Executive Assistant; Cherokee Indian Hospital

  • Julie Painter*, MBA


    Owner; Visage Salon

  • Jade Blankenship

    Owner, Indigenous Boutique and Spa

  • Levi West*

    Cherokee Youth Council Leadership Specialist at Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute

  • Laura Smith

    EBCI Human Resources (Ret.)