Joe Valandra - CEO & Chairman, Tribal Ready
Joe Valandra
Joseph Valandra (Sicangu Lakota) is a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. He is the CEO & Chairman of Tribal Ready. He is the has over forty years of wide-ranging business experience including an extensive background in Tribal economic development.
40+ years of professional experience in executive-level leadership roles in the public, private, government, and non-profit sectors
Experience working in and leading team-based, values-led organizations – from small start-ups to large private companies
Strong entrepreneurial spirit with substantial experience leading economic development initiatives having positive impacts for Indian Country
Juris doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School; Bachelor of Science in business from the University of South Dakota
Member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota
Mr. Valandra is the President & CEO of Tribal Ready, PBC Tribal Ready is a Native-owned, managed, and governed company. Tribal Ready’s mission is supporting Tribal Sovereignty by focusing on supporting Native communities and providing resources and expertise. Tribal Ready believes in the history, character, strength, and values inherent in Native Nations. Tribal Ready also strongly believes in Natives controlling their own destiny. Tribal Ready is deeply committed to hard work and determination leading to the creation of expanding opportunities for all Natives.
Mr. Valandra served as the Executive Director of the Native American Contractors Association (“NACA”) for two years. Mr. Valandra also served as the Managing Director of VAdvisors, LLC a specialty advisory firm in Washington, DC founded in 2008. He also served as the Chief of Staff of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) in Washington, DC. the federal regulatory agency with Indian gaming oversight responsibilities.
Mr. Valandra has served in senior executive roles in both the private and public sectors, including Board Member of numerous companies in multiple industries.
Using his collective experiences in government, business and gaming, Mr. Valandra has launched various ventures uniquely focused on the technological development, marketing, and deployment of products and services designed to benefit Native Nations.
Mr. Valandra lives in the Washington DC area with his spouse Kelly. Kelly and Joe have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. Bio from Tribal Ready
