Dustin Murray
Tribal Administrator
Office: (530) 698-1469
Yommala Cruz
Executive Assistant
Office: (530) 387-4970
John Kinney
Executive Assistant
Office: (530) 698-1469
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
Kara Perry
Director of Site Protection
Andrew Godsey
Site Monitor Supervisor
Mariah Mayberry
Site Protection Coordinator
Jonathan Geary
Language Director
Richenda Ervin
Language Coordinator
The mission of the Language Department is to revitalize the Nisenan and Miwok languages by educating and promoting a strong language speaking community. Please check out the Language Department’s website at https://ssbmilanguagedepartment.github.io/index.html.
For general inquiries, please contact the Language Department at language@ssband.org.
Sigrid Benson
Director
Jacky Calanchini
Curator of Collections
General Inquiries/Department Contact
Office: (530) 683-0115
Malissa Tayaba
Director
(530) 698-1471
Krystal Moreno
Manager
(530) 698-1557
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 of Youth Education
Office (530) 698-1461
Mobile (530) 306-5319
Carissa Cervantes
Education Center Manager
Mobile (530) 295-7986
The Education Center provides daily and weekly programs for Tribal youth. Please call for details.
Cheri Jimenez
Enrollment Manager
(530) 698-1450
Yvonne Gonzales
Enrollment Assistant
(530) 698-1450
Enrollment in the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is open to biological lineal descendants of the 2016 base roll.
The Tribe only accepts applications for “individuals age zero to 48 months.” This means you must submit an application to enroll your child in the Tribe before they turn 4 years old, otherwise they will not be enrolled. Applications are accepted and approved year round.
Darin Koupal
Environmental Director
Office (530) 683-0120
Samantha Sproull
Environmental Manager
Office (530) 698 1427
The Environmental Department’s goals are to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. Programs and projects that help us protect and preserve are:
Brian Fonseca
Director
Mobile (530) 306-4411
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
Office • (530) 698-1428
Lynne Cosgrove
Assistant Finance Director
Office • (530) 556-6601
For general finance/payroll questions
Office: (530) 698-1410
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.
Ted Robertson
Purchasing & Receiving Coordinator
Office: (530) 698-1408
Mobile: (530) 417-7151
Purchasing and Receiving evaluates suppliers on the basis of price, quality and speed of delivery of their products and services for all Tribal departments and TANF locations.
David Aaron Murray
Director
Office (530) 698-1471
The Fleet Service Department’s mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for the Tribal employees and staff. Fleet Services ensures the mobility of people and goods, enhances Tribal prosperity, and preserves the quality of our environment and community. This includes student transportation to and from school, Tribal Emergency Services (fire and police), Tribal facilities and administration.
The Shingle Springs Gaming Commission is an entity of the Tribal Government formed to protect the welfare and livelihood of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians by ensuring that Red Hawk Casino complies with all federal, state and tribal gaming laws. It is committed to the integrity of the Tribe’s business and ensuring a positive gaming experience for all patrons of Red Hawk Casino.
The Shingle Springs Gaming Commission conducts background investigations on all prospective employees, who must be licensed prior to working at the casino.
The Shingle Springs Gaming Commission tests each slot machine to ensure the games are fair for patrons, resolves disputes over the play or operation of games, and works with both state and federal regulators, the National Indian Gaming Commission, California Gambling Control Commission and Bureau of Gambling Control to ensure the integrity of gaming at Red Hawk Casino.
The commission is composed of seven commissioners, an Executive Director, and licensing, surveillance, internal audit, and compliance staff.
CONTACT: info@ssrgc.org
Olivier Bonnard
HR Manager
Office (530) 698-1457
Will Dowling
HR Assistant
Office (530) 387-4368
Contessa Brown
Sr. HR Generalist • Benefits, Leave Planning, & Employee Relations
Office (530) 698-1458
Hannah Crouse
HR Generalist • Training & Development
Office (530) 387-4973
Leslie Perez
HR Generalist • TANF
Office (530) 680-8197
Joshua Watson
HR Generalist • Workforce Planning
Office (530) 698-1465
Recruitment inquiries and employee verification
(530) 387-4368 • hrsupport@ssband.org
4065 Mother Lode Drive
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Darin Baldy
Director
Office (530) 698-1413
Mobile (530) 503-5342
The Information Technology (IT) Department provides the digital architecture for automation and for the use of network and operating systems. IT also assists the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians with the operation of computer networks and systems.
IT’s main responsibilities include:
General Email legal@ssband.org
Nicholas Bryson
General Counsel
Office (530) 387-4979
Cynthia (Cindy) Romero
Administrative Manager
Office (530) 387-4971
Tracy Salazar-Moore
Administrative Assistant
Office (530) 698-1440
Briggette Price
Compliance Manager
Office (530) 558-2031
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: https://www.calindian.org/
Sacramento County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service: https://www.sacbarlawyer.org/
El Dorado County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service:
https://www.el-dorado-county-lawyer-referral.com/south-lake-tahoe.html
California Courts has self-help links as well as links to forms: https://www.courts.ca.gov
Kim Stoll
Director
Office (530) 387-4183
Mobile (775) 232-4976
Jessica Ann Orr
Marketing Specialist
Office (530) 698-1448
Mobile (530) 210-4593
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.
John Tayaba
Director/Assistant Fire Chief
Office (530) 698-1405
Mobile (530) 417-6973
Nancy Cruz
Administrative Assistant
(530) 698-1432
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 wildland 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, where as 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 wildland 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.
Contact Info • Office Hours 8am-5pm
24 HRS Dispatch Number (530) 677-7522
Teddy Tayaba
Chief of Police
(530) 698-1431
ttayaba@ssband.org
Robert Kohlstedt
Police Commander
Office of Emergency Services
(530) 698-1438
rkohlstedt@ssband.org
Jeremy Bielby
Sr. Sergeant
(530) 698-1452
jbielby@ssband.org
Rory McIntyre
Sergeant
rmcintyre@ssband.org
Mission Statement and Purpose
The mission of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Police Department is to protect individual rights, to build trust, safety, peace and cooperation within the community. Our purpose is to provide a safe environment for Tribal Members and visitors, while also protecting the lands, culture, heritage and sovereignty of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
Overview
The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of law enforcement services to its members and visitors, while constantly improving the quality of life that the Tribal Community desires and deserves.
The Police Department enjoys a positive relationship with its Tribal Community and takes every opportunity to interact and engage residents and visitors. The department enforces both Tribal ordinances and applicable federal laws on the reservation and works closely with other law enforcement agencies to maintain a safe environment on the Shingle Springs Rancheria. In addition to sworn police officers, the department employs non-sworn community service officers to assist in many areas, such as crime prevention, community outreach, dispatch, surveillance and building security.
All Tribal community service officers and sworn police officers are hired and trained to the standards of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and/or US Govt. BIA FLETC with continued annual training updates for all officers.
Rose Hollow Horn Bear
Director
Office (530) 698-1406
Mobile (530) 363-4520
Marcia Fusano
Administrative Coordinator / Family Advocate
Office (530) 698-1454
Jacinda Glass
Administrative Assistant
Tribal Services improves access for Tribal Members to resources within and outside the Tribe. The Tribal Services Department is the central intake office for the Tribe and offers a variety of services which support general wellness.
Tribal Services administers:
Hermo Olanio
Director
Office: (530) 306-5916
The Tribal Surveillance Department maintains and operates security cameras on the Shingle Springs Rancheria.
