Jamestown S'Klallam Tribal Council

The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is governed by a five-member Tribal Council elected to two-year terms on a staggered basis. All enrolled Tribal members over the age of 18 years are eligible to vote and run for office. Tribal governmental programs receive overall direction from the Tribal Council through the Executive Director.

	W. Ron Allen, Tribal Council Chairman Ron has served as the Chair since 1977 (30 years) and as Executive Director for twenty-two years. He is a member of the JKT Art Board, Hunting/Fishing Committee (Ad Hoc member), Tribal Gaming Commission, and U.S. Canada/Pacific Salmon Commission. He served four years as President of the National Congress of American Indians and two years as the First Vice President. Ron is currently Chair of the Washington Indian Gaming Association.
	Liz Mueller, Tribal Vice Chair Liz was elected to the Tribal Council on October 5, 2002. She has served in an administrative capacity in Health and Human Services for fifteen years. Liz has worked diligently for the preservation of Tribal history and culture. She is an active member of the Cultural Committee, Education Committee, Elders Committee and the Jamestown Community Network Board. Liz is currently Chair of the Washington Indian Policy Advisory Committee.
	Matthew Adams, Tribal Council Treasurer Matt brings to the Council a combination of twenty-six years experience in Tribal business enterprises and sixteen years as a Tribal employee. He participates in a variety of Tribal boards and committees including the Jamestown Seafood Board, Economic Development Authority, Hunting/Fishing Committee, JKT Art Board and the Family Network Board.
	Kurt Grinnell, Tribal Council Member Kurt was elected to the Tribal Council in October,  2004. He has served on the Hunting and Fishing Committee for 17 years. Additionally, he serves as Tribal Policy Representative for the Tribe's Natural Resources Department. Kurt has also served on the Education Committee, Housing Committee and the Cultural Committee. When the Tribal Geoduck Fisheries opened in 1981 he became a commercial diver. In the early 90's he served as the Indian Child Welfare Case Worker, Chemical Dependency Counselor and Social Worker.
	Heather Johnson-Jock, Tribal Council Secretary Heather was elected to the Tribal Council on October 8, 2005. She has served on the Jamestown Community Network Board, and has been a strong advocate for community empowerment and social issues in the Tribe. Heather is an accomplished traditional artist, and has worked hard to further the Tribe's traditions and culture, in the community and in the region. While her educational background is in business, she believes in the traditional way of leadership in which "honesty, respect, hard work, and generosity are the roots of good leadership, and a strong community."