Board of Directors

George F. Wilson, Jr.

George is a retired businessman and project manager with over 40 years of experience in business, marketing, social and economic development.  He was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and has enjoyed a varied career mixing work in private industry as a business manager and controller with many years of service to Indian Country as a project leader and director.  George is very experienced in project development and building and managing direct service delivery systems and has worked actively with federal and state government agency programs for many years.  He is a past reviewer with DHHS, DOE, BIA, and other federal agencies and has a strong background in management and accountability. 

Herb G. Wounded Head II

Herb is a learned and respected Oglala Lakota who has lived most of his life on Pine Ridge.  His experience includes over 40 years of working for the people in different capacities and he has valuable experience working with tribal, federal, state and local programs that serve the members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.  He reads, speaks, and writes the Lakota language fluently and has a strong relationship with many of the families on the reservation.  Herb was an Episcopal Acolyte and he assisted in Sunday services wherever and whenever called upon.  Herb is a natural leader and he knows that listening to those in need is the basis for providing assistance.

Sarah Wilson

Sarah is studying business administration at National American University in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has also attended Oglala Lakota College in Pine Ridge and has lived in the Black Hills and on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation for 15 years. Sarah is very familiar with the social and economic needs of the Lakota people (Oyate) on and near the reservation. Her primary interest is in social and economic development, both academically, and in practical hands on applications. She has a strong interest in tourism as a means of providing individual and family income for the residents of the reservation and as a huge potential for economic growth and security on Pine Ridge and in the surrounding communities.