Karen Taug appointed as Acting Chief Financial Officer

Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) has introduced that Karen Taug has accepted the place of Performing Chief Monetary Officer (CFO).

Taug’s Tlingit identify is GunnaShaa and he or she is Raven of the L’uknax.ádi clan (Coho) and DaGinaa Hít (The Far Out Home) of Dry Bay, Alaska. She can be Tsimshian and Penobscot and is the daughter of retired Main Donald Eager Sr. and Mary (Brown) Lekanof.  

On this place, she’s going to forecast Tlingit & Haida’s monetary standing based mostly on operational information and monetary experiences in addition to advise on the Tribe’s strategic route. Taug may also oversee price range preparation and auditing features important to maintaining our tribal enterprises worthwhile.

“We’re grateful Karen is keen to step out of retirement and help us whereas we recruit a brand new Chief Monetary Officer. She has an impeccable file in monetary management and, as a tribal citizen, understands the significance of finance to our every day success,” shared President Richard Chalyee Éesh Peterson.

“The Tribe is increasing and doing fantastic issues for our tribal residents in Southeast Alaska and past, and I’m glad to be part of the change and the success,” shared Taug.

Taug replaces former CFO Theresa Belton who retired on April 28 after greater than 20 years of service to the Tribe the place she served the final 11 years as CFO.

“Theresa labored tirelessly to take care of the monetary well-being of Tlingit & Haida,” mentioned President Peterson. “She delivered clear audits 12 months after 12 months which was an indication of her management, exhausting work and dedication. Gunalchéesh, Háw’aa to Theresa for her years of service to the Tribe and our tribal residents. We can’t thank her sufficient and want her nicely in all of her future endeavors.”

Taug retired as finance controller for Bartlett Regional Hospital after over 5 (5) years of service. Previous to that, she was a finance controller for SouthEast Alaska Regional Well being Consortium. A few of her different roles embody Sealaska’s senior accountant and Goldbelt Heritage Basis Board member.

Taug has spent most of her profession supporting Native organizations and the success of our Southeast Alaska villages. She brings her distinctive perspective to the forefront when conducting enterprise and contemplating investments.

Taug is presently the President of the Deishu Tlingit & Haida Group Council and serves as a Tlingit & Haida Delegate for the neighborhood of Haines, board member for Sealaska, board of commissioners member for Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority Board, and member of the Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 5.

Taug will function Performing CFO till the Tribe can completely fill the vacant place.