Programs for the benefit of the Makah people and Neah Bay.
Serving the five member Council of the Makah Tribe is the Makah Tribal Administration. The tribal government administers programs for the benefit of the Makah people and Neah Bay. Below we outline these programs. Please note, this page is under construction, more information coming soon!
Program Directory (A-E):
Business Enterprises: Hobuck Beach Resort, The Cape Resort, Makah Mini Mart, Inn at Neah Bay, Business Center, and Parks & Recreation.
- Joy Cooke, Business Enterprises Manager 360-645-2200, joy.cooke@makah.com
- Bill Secor, Resort Manager 360-640-1844, bill.secor@makah.com
Community Gym, Makah Fitness Center, Boys & Girls Club:
- Alexandra Markishtun, Manager 360-645-2373, alexandra.markishtum@makah.com
- Alyssa Greene, Acting Assistant Manager 360-645-2373, alyssa.m.greene@makah.com
- Brison Butterfield, Boys & Girls Club Coordinator 360-645-2373, brison.butterfield@makah.com
Community Planning & Economic Development:
- Nathaniel Claplanhoo, Administrative Assistant 360-645-3188, planning.support@makah.com
- Bud Denney, CP&ED Manager 360-640-4823, bud.denney@makah.com
Early Childhood Education Program:
- Kelly Maines, ECE Manager kelly.maines@makah.com
- Felipa Richardson, Felipa.richardson@makah.com
Education & Training Department:
- Shanae Irving, Intake Clerk 360-645-3261, intake.clerk@makah.com
- Lisa Halttunen, Director 360-645-3280, lisa.halttunen@makah.com
- Includes the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) 360-645-3101, rosalee.jimmicum@makah.com
Environmental:
- Ryan Erhart, Division Manager ryan.erhart@makah.com
- Steve Pendleton, Program Manager steve.pendleton@makah.com
Program Directory (F-M):
Finance Department:
- Erica Crittenden, Finance Manager, 360-645-3210, erica.crittenden@makah.com
- Mary Johnson, Mail/Travel Clerk, 360-645-3203, travel@makah.com
Fisheries Management:
- Russell Svec, Fisheries Director, 360-640-0116, russell.svec@makah.com
- Raymond Colby, Assistant Fisheries Director, 360-640-4262, ray.colby@makah.com
- Makah Water Quality Program, 360-645-3162, web: facebook.com/MakahWaterQuality
- Makah Air Quality, 360-645-3151, web: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067884494824
Forestry:
- Rob McCoy, Forest Manager, 360-640-8030, rob.mccoy@makah.com
- Keith Johnson, Jr., Forester, 360-640-1584, forester@makah.com
Human Resources:
- Tiffany Sanchez, HR Generalist, 360-645-3102, hr@makah.com
Judicial Services: The Makah Tribal Court provides judicial services in criminal, civil, juvenile delinquency and Minor-In-Need-Of-Care cases within the jurisdiction of the Makah Tribe.
- Desiree Buttram, Court Clerk, 360-645-3302, desiree.buttram@makah.com
- C. Ray Cruz, Court Administrator, 360-645-3301, ray.cruz@makah.com
- Makah Law and Order Code: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yWggEIrLSOla71rQctYZnL6wN2cUJPza
Makah Tribal Housing:
- Heather Greene, Director, 360-645-2378, heather.greene@makah.com
- Frances Ellis, Assistant Director, 360-645-2460, frances.ellis@makah.com
Program Directory (P-Z)
Port of Neah Bay:
- Carol Reamer, Director, 360-645-3019, carol.reamer@makah.com
- Brian Svec, Harbormaster, 360-645-3015
Public Safety:
- Robin Butterfield, Acting Chief of Police, 360-645-2701, robin.butterfield@makah.com
Public Works:
- David Lucas, Manager, 360-645-3116, david.lucas@makah.com
Realty:
- Dave Herda, Realty Officer-Makah Agency, 360-640-2658, dave.herda@makah.com
Senior Program:
- Maureen Woods, Program Manager, 360-3027, maureen.woods@makah.com
Social & Family Services:
- Crysandra Sones, Manager, 360-645-3270, crysandra.sones@makah.com
Sophie Trettevick Indian Health Center:
- Elizabeth Buckingham, Acting Health Director, 360-645-2224 elizabeth.buckingham@ihs.gov
- Michelle Hitchins, Administrative Manager, 360-645-2536 michelle.hitchins@ihs.gov