Our Board

Mr. Brian Lipscomb is the president and CEO of Energy Keepers, Inc., a tribal corporation established in the fall of 2012 to manage the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' (CSKT's) acquisition of Kerr Dam. On Sep. 5, 2105, CSKT became the first tribes in the nation to own a major hydroelectric facility.

Mr. Jim Gray is the former Principle Chief for the Osage Nation. He is currently the principle and owner of Gray Consultants, LLC.

Ms. Natalie Hansan was the former Executive Director of Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative. Nuvista is the only organization in the Yukon Kuskokwim (YK) Delta that is solely dedicated to the energy issues of the region.

Mr. Chris Deschene is a senior legal professional and executive, well respected by his peers, tribal, and business leaders within Indian Country. Former Director for the Office of Indian Energy, U.S. DOE, Mr. Deschene is also the owner and founder of Deschene PLLC, a national tribal energy and legal firm based in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Joseph McNeil is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the president of Standing Rock Development Corporation and the General Manager for SAGE Development Authority.

Ms. Margie Schaff has over 25 years of professional experience as an attorney, legal council, policy advisor, and technical consultant. Her experience includes work for the Western Area Power Administration, Native Power Corporation, and JAECO.