TCC’s Executive Board is elected to staggered terms by the full Board or Directors at the annual meeting in March. The Chief and Chairman of the Board is elected by the Full Board of Directors and serves as CEO of Tanana Chiefs Conference.
The Executive Board includes two ex-officio members who serve as a Youth Advisor and an Elder Advisor. In addition to the ex-officio members, our Traditional Chief serves as an advisor to the Executive Board and the full Board of Directors. These positions ensure the continuation of our region’s traditions, culture, and values.
Brian Ridley
Chief/Chairman
Tribal member from Eagle.
(2023-2026 term)
Sharon Hildebrand
Vice-President
Tribal member from Nulato
(2022-2025 term)
Charlie Wright
Secretary/Treasurer
Tribal member from Rampart.
(2024-2027 term)
Herbie Demit
Upper Tanana
Tribal member from Tanacross
(2023-2026 term)
Joe Petruska
Upper Kuskokwim
Tribal member from Nikolai.
(2024-2027 term)
Nancy James
Yukon Flats
Tribal member from Fort Yukon.
(2022-2025 term)
Charlie Green
Yukon Koyukuk
Tribal member from Louden (Galena).
(2023-2026 term)
Lori Baker
Yukon Tanana
Tribal member from Minto.
(2022-2025 term)
Ivan Demientieff
Lower Yukon
Tribal member from Grayling.
(2024-2027 term)
Peter Demoski
Elder Advisor
Tribal member from Nulato.
Mackenzie Englishoe
Youth Advisor
Tribal member from Gwichyaa Zhee
(2024-2027 term)