AMERIND is a member-owned organization of Tribes and Indian Housing Authorities. Geographically, AMERIND is represented by nine regions. Each region elects a representative to serve on the board of directors. Regional representation on the board of directors allows for an equal and diverse voice among the Tribes represented. Through their regional representative, member-owners have direct access to the corporation’s policymakers and management team.
The members-owners nominate and elect a chairman of the board of directors every three years. Phil Bush was elected to serve as chairman in May 2022 at the AMERIND|NAIHC Annual Convention and Tradeshow.
The AMERIND board of directors works diligently to provide member-owners affordable and sustainable insurance for Native communities and businesses.
AMERIND Board of Directors
Chehalis Tribe
Chairman of the Board
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Region 1 – Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island
Hannahville Indian Community
Region 2 – Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois
Lower Brule Tribe
Region 3 – Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Cherokee Nation
Region 4 – East Texas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma
Apsaalooke Nation
Region 5 – Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Region 6 – Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Metlakatla Indian Community
Enterprise Rancheria
Region 7 – California, Nevada
Ysleta Del Sur
Region 8 – Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas
North Pacific Rim
Region 9 – Alaska (except Metlakatla Indian Community), Hawaii
Regional Map
