Departments

Yommala Cruz
Executive Assistant
(530) 387-4970 | yscruz@ssband.org

John Kinney
Executive Assistant
(530) 698-1469 | jjkinney@ssband.org

General Inquiries
info@ssband.org

The Administrative Department is responsible for executive oversight of the Tribe’s programs, businesses and enterprises, and employees. The department provides vision and leadership for the organization.

HIPAA
General Inquiries
hipaaoffice@ssthp.org

Briggette Wright
Compliance Manager
Office (530) 558-2031

Danielle Rockett
HIPAA Privacy & Security Officer
Office (530) 387-8063

General Inquiries
compliance@ssband.org

The Compliance Department is committed to preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, and protecting the welfare of the Tribe, its community, and its employees.

Sigrid Benson
Director

Jacky Calanchini
Curator of Collections

General Inquiries
ecc@ssband.org

Jonathan Geary
Language Director
(530) 417-3589 | jgeary@ssband.org

Richenda Ervin
Language Coordinator
(530) 556-6642 | rervin@ssband.org

Skye Anderson
Tribal Linguist
sanderson@ssband.org

General Inquiries
language@ssband.org

The mission of the Language Department is to revitalize the Nisenan and Northern Sierra Miwok languages by educating and promoting a strong language speaking community. Please check our website HERE.

TEK

Office: (530) 683-0115

Malissa Tayaba
Director
(530) 698-1471 | matayaba@ssband.org

Krystal Moreno
Manager
(530) 698-1557 | kmoreno@ssband.org

Traditional Ecological Knowledge refers to the evolving knowledge acquired by indigenous peoples over hundreds or thousands of years through direct contact with the environment. Learning about the ways our ancestors appropriated plants and animals for cultural uses while allowing them to flourish helps us change the ways in which we interact with nature today.

Evelyn Romo
Director
(530) 698-1461 | eromo@ssband.org

General Inquiries
EDUsupport@ssband.org

The Education Center provides daily and weekly programs for Tribal youth. Please call or email for details.

Chase Copeland
Director
(530) 698-1401

Jonathan Ferrill
Manager
(530) 401-2495

Delana Galvan
Administrative Assistant
(530) 698-1401

General Inquiries / Department Contact
facilities@ssband.org

The Facilities Department maintains the buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicles on the Rancheria. For routine Tribal Housing maintenance, visit Tribal Services to complete a work order.

Dainna McArthur
Chief Financial Officer
(530) 698-1428 | dmcarthur@ssband.org

Lynne Cosgrove
Assistant Finance Director
(530) 556-6601 | lcosgrove@ssband.org

General Finance Inquires
Payroll | (530) 698-1425
Per Cap | (530) 698-1436
Accounts Payable | (530) 698-1426
All | ap@ssband.org

The Finance Department is responsible for cash management, per capita distributions, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. It serves Tribal Members, employees and all Tribal departments and programs.

The Tribal Gaming Commission is the independent regulatory authority responsible for protecting the integrity of gaming operations and safeguarding tribal gaming assets.  The Commission exists to ensure all gaming activities are conducted honestly, transparently, and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

OUR PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the Gaming Commission is to protect tribal gaming and tribal assets by ensuring the Red Hawk Resort & Casino operates in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and tribal laws, regulations, and internal controls.  Through independent oversight, the Commission promotes public confidence in the integrity of gaming operations.

COMMISSION STRUCTURE

The Gaming Commission is governed by seven (7) Commissioners who provide regulatory oversight and policy direction.  The Commission is supported by more than forty (40) full-time professional staff dedicated to regulatory compliance and operational integrity.

REGULATORY DEPARTMENTS

The Commission’s staff is organized into specialized departments, each playing a critical role in protecting gaming operations and tribal interests:

• Surveillance – Monitors gaming activity to detect and deter fraud, theft, and other prohibited conduct. The Surveillance Department works closely with state and local law enforcement agencies and has contributed to successful arrests related to criminal activity occurring on or affecting gaming operations.
• Compliance – Ensures adherence to approved internal controls and regulations.
• Internal Audit – Conducts independent audits to verify financial accuracy, control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Backgrounds & Licensing – Conducts background investigations and licensing to ensure only qualified individuals and entities participate in gaming operations.

For more information or general inquiries, contact Executive Director Sandy Campbell at (530) 672-5312 or info@ssrgc.org

Rose Hollow Horn Bear, Chair
David A. Murray, Vice Chair
Beth Bodi, Commissioner
MaryAnn Gonzalez, Commissioner
Julian Fonseca, Commissioner
Jaime La Pena, Commissioner
Brenda Adams, Commissioner

Jennifer Barker
Director
(530) 698-1415

General Inquiries, Recruitment and Employee Verification
(530) 387-4368 | HRsupport@ssband.org

4065 Mother Lode Dr
Shingle Springs, CA 95682

General Inquiries
Department Contact
legal@ssband.org

Nicholas Bryson
General Counsel
Office (530) 387-4979

Jacob Sexton
Associate Attorney
jsexton@ssband.org

Cynthia (Cindy) Romero
Administrative Manager
Office (530) 387-4971

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Legal Department promotes and defends the legal rights and interests of the Tribal government as a sovereign nation. It serves as attorney of the Tribal government and provides centralized legal services to all departments and entities of the Tribe.

If you need legal assistance the following links have resources that may help you:

• California Indian Legal Services | WEBSITE
• Sacramento County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service | WEBSITE
• El Dorado County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service | WEBSITE
• California Courts has self-help links as well as links to forms | WEBSITE

Kim Stoll
Director
Office (530) 387-4183 | Mobile (775) 232-4976
kstoll@ssband.org

Jessica Ann Orr
Marketing Specialist
Office (530) 698-1448 | Mobile (530) 210-4593
jorr@ssband.org

Media and General Inquiries
marketing@ssband.org

The Marketing and Communications Department is responsible for internal and external marketing for the Tribe. This department produces the monthly Tribal Member newsletter, manages the websites, plans special events, develops advertising and marketing materials, and keeps the Tribe visible in the community.

Ted Robertson
Purchasing & Receiving Coordinator
(530) 698-1408 | trobertson@ssband.org

Responsible for the acquisition and procurement of goods and services while also managing supplier relationships. It serves a critical role in the overall supply chain, ensuring all materials are obtained effectively and cost-effectively for all Tribal departments and TANF locations.

Dave Teter
Program Manager
(530) 558-2071 | dteter@ssband.org

Jacob Burch
Health and Safety Officer
(530) 698-2549 | jburch@ssband.org

Glenn Edwards Jr.
Risk Management Officer
(530) 698-2548 | gedwards@ssband.org

The Risk and Safety Program exists to develop, implement, maintain, and enforce all risk, safety, and health related policies, procedures, and standards in Tribal workplaces.

Mission
The Risk and Safety Program’s mission is to protect, enhance, and promote the Tribe’s cultural by identifying and managing any form of risk that may bring about vulnerability to the Tribe, its employees, contractors, or visitors. The Program strives to create a safe and healthy working environment that is free from work-related injury and illness.

Vision
The Risk and Safety Program will set the standard for occupational safety, health, and risk management practices. In so doing, the Program will create workplaces free of significant risk, prevent lost time injuries and illnesses, and cultivate high employee morale.

John Tayaba
Director/Assistant Fire Chief
Office (530) 698-1405 | Mobile (530) 417-6973
jtayaba@ssband.org

Nancy Cruz
Administrative Assistant
(530) 698-1432 | ncruz@ssband.org

Welcome to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department. Our team of firefighters responds to emergencies on and off Tribal lands. Since 2015, Tribal Fire has been able to respond to many incidents as a wild-land fire hand crew.

We have a great group of men and women who are continually training, maintaining physical fitness, and ensuring that we are “Fire Ready!” at all times. As a Bureau of Indian Affairs “Red Carded” fire crew, we can respond to any request for service anywhere in the United States. We have relationships with nearby agencies in El Dorado County and the greater Sacramento areas, whereas allies we serve the public with professionalism.

Our department consists of 10 permanent and eight-10 seasonal firefighters. We focus on prevention and suppression of wild-land fires. We have the tools, training, experience, and leadership to have a Type 2-IA hand crew. We adhere to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards with several of our team also certified in other emergency response specialties such as Technical Rope Rescue and Swift Water Rescue.

If you are interested in a relationship with us for networking or employment, please email us at tribalfire@ssband.org.

Fire Chief Dave Whitt

MISSION STATEMENT
The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fuels and Fire Crew’s (Tribal Fire) primary mission is to protect lives and property of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Rancheria and surrounding communities. Tribal Fire will strive to deliver the best protection from the adverse effects of fire, emergencies, and dangerous conditions created by either man or nature in our local communities including assisting our allied agencies.

VISION
Tribal Fire will remain a vital part of the El Dorado County first responder resources. Tribal Fire will consist of trained personnel in both wildland and safety, dedicated to assist in wildland fuel reduction, fires, and other emergencies in our community, local, regional, state, and federal jurisdictions as well as our partner tribes. Tribal Fire will accomplish this by having and using:

• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Red Card sponsored wildland firefighters
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) trained and qualified wildland firefighters
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) Wildland Fire Qualifications System

CORE VALUES

• DEVOTION TO SERVICE | We are professional firefighters who are devoted to serve those in our community.
• TRUST | Our actions will build trust by our courage to do the right thing.
• RESPECT | By embracing our mission and core values and we respect those we serve and serve with.
• HONOR | We honor the Fire Service by reflecting the high standards set by those who have served before us, serve with us now, and to those who choose to serve in the future.

Evelyn Nash
Victim & Domestic Violence Advocate
(530) 698-1553 | evgodsey@ssband.org

The purpose of this program is to recognize that physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as stalking and dating violence, are serious offenses against the Tribe. This program offers survivors of domestic violence a means of protection from abuse. The strength of the Tribe is founded on healthy families. Resources including counseling, education, law enforcement, prosecution, and other appropriate services, shall be given to families who experience abuse. Violent behavior will not be excused or tolerated. The goal of the Wadaapé Project is to create a violence-free society.

The Wadaapé Project includes the following services:

• Educational and Prevention Classes to Help Teens Identify Stalking and Dating Violence
• How to Identify Elder Abuse
• Advocacy For Victims of Domestic Violence
• Assistance with Identifying, Completing, and Filing Protection Orders

Documents and Forms

• DV-101 Petition for Temporary or Permanent Protection Order
• DV-101a Instruction Sheet re (How to fill out Petition for Protection Order)
• DV-101e Property Control (Attachment to Petition for Temporary or Permanent Protection Order)
• DV-101Ea Instruction Sheet (How to fill out Property Control Attachment to Petition for Protection Order)
• DV-101f Divided Assets (Attachment to Petition for Temporary or Permanent Protection Order)
• DV-101Fa Instruction Sheet (Dividing Assets Attachment to Petition for Protection Order)
• DV-104 Request for Closed Hearing
• DV-104a Instruction Sheet (How to fill out Request for Closed Hearing)
• DV-108 Request for Continuance
• DV-108a Instruction Sheet (How to fill out Request for Continuance)
• DV-201 Response to Petition for Temporary or Permanent Protection Order
• DV-201a Instruction Sheet (How to fill out Response to Petition for Protection Order)

This project is supported by Grant No.15JOVW-22-GG-03375 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.