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December 18, 2015

TO THE HONORABLE SENATE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I have the honor to submit the following reappointment, subject to your confirmation:

Michael Finley appointed November 13, 2015 for the term ending September 30, 2021 as a Member of the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees.

Sincerely,

Jay Inslee Governor

Last Name: Finley First Name: Michael Middle Name: Owen Board or commision for which you would like to be considered. Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees Conact Information - Home Contact Information - Work Employer: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Street PO Box 270 Street PO Box 150 Address: Address: City: Inchelium City: Nespelem State: Washington State: Washington Zip: 99138 Zip: 99155 County: Ferry County: Home Phone: (509) 722-3802 Work Phone: (509) 634-2208 Cell Phone: (509) 631-4887 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Are you registered to vote in Washington State? Legislative district in which you reside: Yes Legislative District-7 Birth date Congressional district in which you reside: 8/23/1978 5 District Have you ever been convicted of or found to have committed a crime offense? (Do not include traffic offenses for which the fine was less than $200.00) No If yes, please explain:

Education High School: College: Post Graduate: Inchelium High School Eastern Washington University Eastern Washington University Graduated: Graduated: Graduated: Yes Yes Yes Year Graduated: Year Graduated: Year Graduated: 1996 2003 2005 Degree: Degree: BA-History MA-History Current Employment Job Title: Chairman, Colville Business Council Employer: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Employment Date: 1/17/2008 Contact Person: Billy Nicholson Contact Phone: (509) 634-2218 Professional Licenses held (if applicable) See Resume attached

Professional References Name: William Nicholson II Name: Jim Boyd Title: Secretary, Colville Tribes Title: Vice Chairman, Colville Tribes Organization: Organization: Relationship: Co-Worker Relationship: Co-Worker Phone Number: (509) 846-3263 Phone Number: (509) 634-1540 Personal References Name: Chief Allan Name: Greg Abrehamson Title: Chairman, Coeur d'Alene Title: Councilman, Spokane Tribe of Tribe Indians Organization: Organization: Relationship: friend Relationship: friend Phone Number: (208) 755-0268 Phone Number: (509) 991-7503 Previous employment or experience See Resume Attached Memberships in professional, civic organizations or government boards or commissions(please include offices held and dates of terms) See Resume Attached

Community service/volunteer activities See Biography attached

Could you or any member of your family be affected financially by decisions made by the board or commission for which you are applying? No If yes, please explain:

Have you been a registered lobbyist or have you employed a lobbyist at any time during the past five years? No If yes, did you receive any compensation? No Board and commission meetings are held during the day. Are you able to come prepared and actively participate in day meetings? Yes Why do you want to serve on this board or commission? I was born and raised in the region and attended Eastern Washington University. I've always cherished my time at EWU and always felt compelled to return and give back to the insitution that has given so much to me. EWU set me on a path to sucess and it never ceases to amaze me how many doors continue to open and the endless opportunities to be had. I've literally traveled the world and met many, many forgeign and national digitaries, which includes the President of the United States on five seperate ocassions. Growing up, I never thought this would be possible.

Having been raised on the Colville Reservation, it can be a difficult transition to the college atmoshphere for some. But EWU welcomed me with open arms and allowed me realize my potential. Although my expereinces at EWU were by and large positive, there's always room for improvement, especially for those students that come from humble roots and/or a diverse ethinic background. I was one of them, and I know firsthand their struggles. I want to help make that transition into college life easier in hopes that more students will stay enrolled and realize their goals.

Gender: Male US Armed Forces: No Race: American Indian or Alaska Native Branch: US Citizen: Yes Type of Discharge: Campaigns:

Do you have a permanent physical, sensory, or mental condition that limits your major life functions, such as working, caring for yourself, walking, doing things with your hands, seeing, hearing, speaking and learning? No If yes, please explain:

I hereby authorize that my criminal history and tax records be released to the Governor or the Governor's representative and certify that the information provided in this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Date: 5/22/2014 Michael O. Finley P.O. Box 270 Inchelium, WA. 99138 (509) 631-4887

Experience:

01/2008-Present Colville Confederated Tribes Nespelem, WA. Colville Business Council

 The Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT) is a sovereign nation governed by a 14- person board of Colville tribal members (elected positions) officially titled the Colville Business Council (CBC). The CBC is the legislative body of the CCT and its membership. Served as Chairman of the CBC for four years and Vice Chairman for two.  Charged with enhancing the quality of life for the Colville Indian People and protecting the resources of the Colville Indian Reservation, which encompasses 1.4 million acres of land, (2,100 square acres) located in North Central Washington State. These lands are diverse with natural resources including standing timber, streams, rivers, lakes, minerals, varied terrain, native plants and wildlife.  Developed policies and laws within the jurisdiction of the exterior boundaries of the reservation and within non contagious tribal trust properties and Usual and Accustom places where pertinent.  CBC oversees an administration and budget of over $150 million dollars annually, which is financed primarily from revenues generated from the sale of the Tribes timber products, gaming, and other sources, including federal, state and private contributions, and employs over 1,300 individuals in permanent, part- time and seasonal positions.  Continuous government to government communication with outside governmental agencies—whether federal, state or local—to protect, promote and enhance the interests and rights of the CCT and its membership.  Oversees the board of directors of the Colville Tribal Federal Corporation (CTFC), which is a Section 17 corporation comprising of several enterprise divisions. The Corporation employs over 1000 people.

7/2012-9/2013 Colville Tribal Federal Corporation Coulee Dam, WA. Board of Directors

 Wholly owned by the CCT, CTFC is one of the largest, most diverse Native American owned businesses in northeastern Washington State. The company currently manages 13 enterprises that include gaming, recreation and tourism, retail and construction, employing over 1000 people and generating over $120 million in revenues each year.  Charged with maximizing the wealth and generate surplus revenues for the benefit of the Corporation and the Tribes. The surplus revenues are used to provide necessary governmental services and other benefits to tribal members.  Provide opportunities for investing tribal and corporate resources in future enterprises.  Responsible for establishing policy and guidelines for management of the BOD and affairs of the CTFC. Adopted rules and regulations for the conduct of BOD meetings and the management of the Corporation as deemed proper, consistent with the Charter or the laws of the Tribes.  Reviewed and provided guidance to organizational goals and associate performance results related to quality of service & product, quantity, cost and timelines.  Maintained advanced working knowledge of the full spectrum of financial operations and issues, including budget development, audits, contract administration and payroll.  Created partnerships in developing and implementing financial goals that includes working with diverse financial institutions.  Worked collaboratively and effectively with both private and public sectors, including their respective staff, managers, clients, stockholders and customers.  Reported directly to the Management & Budget Committee of the CBC.

01/2005-01/2008 Colville Confederated Tribes Nespelem, WA. Traditional Cultural Property Coordinator

 Researched archives, manuscripts, newspapers, special collections and libraries for linguistics and ethnographical and anthropological information pertaining to assigned projects and reports, as mandated by the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) or various local, state and government agencies.  Communicated with elders of the Colville Confederated Tribes to elicit ethnographic, historic, and linguistic information relating to assigned projects. Operated field equipment such as digital video cameras, mini disc recorders, and mapping equipment such as GPS units to ensure the information each elder provided was documented correctly.  Continued use of various database programs, i.e. MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, Arc View GIS, and Pathfinder (GPS).  Regularly used and implemented knowledge of local, state and federal cultural resources laws and regulations, including NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and AIRFA.  Assisted the THPO of the Colville Confederated Tribes with ensuring compliance of local, state, and federal laws pertaining cultural resources within the traditional territory of the tribes.  Assisted archaeological excavations and surveys by forming grids, digging test probes at designated locations, and numerous other tasks as directed by the lead archaeologist. Each test probe was screened and documented as necessary. Cultural items where collected, bagged and labeled accordingly for curation.  Established one by one meter areas for excavation. Excavation was conducted by digging ten-centimeter depth levels within established area. Each level was screened then documented by identifying cultural material, soil content, and stratigraphy when applicable. Cultural items and soil samples were collected, bagged and labeled accordingly.

10/2001-06/2005 Northern Quest Casino Airway Heights, WA. Surveillance Shift Supervisor

 Maintained overall shift operations, directions, and functions as well as coordinate payroll and organize scheduling for the entire Surveillance Department.  Responsible for compliance with all NIGC, Tribal, State, and Federal Regulations and training all employees directly under supervision to assist them in comprehending and complying with all such regulations as well as the ability to recognize cheats, scams, and thefts.  Protecting casino assets at all times via closed circuit television.  Comply with all confidentiality policies.

12/2000-10/2001 Northern Quest Casino Airway Heights, WA. Surveillance Monitor

 Monitored all departments to ensure compliance with all regulations throughout the casino.  Observed, recorded, and reported all daily functions, procedure violations, thefts, and cheats directly to the supervisor or proper authorities when applicable.  Ensured compliance of Federal, State, Tribal, and NIGC regulations  Protected casino assets at all times via closed circuit television.  Complied with all confidentiality policies.

Groups and Associations:

 1st Vice President, National Congress of American Indian, 2013-present.  Chairman, Inter Tribal Monitoring Association on Indian Trust, Albuquerque, NM. 2009-Present  Co-Chair, Natural Resources Committee, National Congress of American Indian. 2010-2014.  Northwest Representative, Tribal Interior Budget Committee. 2012-Present  Board of Directors, Native American Tribal Energy Association. 2012-Present

Education:  Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA. Associate of Arts, 2001.  Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA. B.A. History, Minor: American Indian Studies, 2003.  Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA. M.A. History, 2005 Thesis: Indigenous Legacy: Chief Moses, Joseph and Skolaskin’s Destiny to the Colville Reservation

Publications:  Richard D. Scheuerman and Michael O. Finley, Finding Chief Kamiakin: The Life and Legacy of a Northwest Patriot, Washington State University Press, 2009  Bruce Rigsby and Michael Finley, "Priest Rapids: Places, People, and Names," Journal of Northwest Anthropology, Vol. 43, No.1, (Spring 2009)  Richard D. Scheuerman and Michael O. Finley, "Chief Cleveland Kamiakin and 20th-Century Political Change on the Colville Reservation," Pacific Northwest Quarterly 100, no. 1 (Winter 2009/2010).  Michael O. Finley and Gyasi Ross, "An Open Letter on Sexual Assaults on Indian Women," Indian Country Today, Vol. 1, Issue 29, August 17, 2011.

Honors and Awards:

 John Fahey Graduate Award for outstanding graduate thesis in the field of American West and Pacific Northwest History, May 2006. Thesis, "Indigenous Legacy: Chief Moses, Skolaskin and Joseph's Destiny to the Colville Reservation," Spring 2005  Washington State Center Book Award Finalist, 2009 for "Finding Chief Kaimiakin: The Life and Legacy of a Northwest Patriot."  The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development "40 under 40" awardee, October 21, 2010, Albuquerque, NM.  Eastern Washington University "Cecil Dryden Alumni Award," in recognition for outstanding accomplishments in both scholarship and service, May 27, 2011  Washington State Historical Society "Charles Gates Memorial Award," for the year's best contribution to the Pacific Northwest Quarterly, "Chief Cleveland Kamiakin and 20th Century Political Change on the Colville Reservation," 2010

Professional Reports:

Traditional Cultural Property Study for the Moses Coulee. Prepared By Colville Confederated Tribes, History/Archaeology Program Michael O. Finley, Principal Investigator, 2007. Prepared For Bureau of Land Management, Contract No.HAP063016 1103 N. Fancher Road, Spokane, Washington 99212.

Lost Traditions: A Traditional Cultural Impact Study of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Along the Spokane River, Coeur d’Alene Lake and Their Tributaries April 30, 2005 Prepared for the Spokane River Hydroelectric Project License No. 2545; in partial fulfillment of Contract # R-22634.

Cultural Resources Survey Twin Lakes Early Warning System (EWS). History/Archaeology undertaking U05-052. Prepared by Michael Finley for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Safety of Dams Program CCT, Environmental Trust Dept, November 2005.

Cultural Resources Survey Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) President’s Grant Phase I. Prepared by Michael Finley for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Range Program, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, December 2005

Traditional Cultural Property Study associated with the Priest Rapids Hydroelectric Project/FERC Project #2114 and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Prepared by Michael Finley History/Archaeology Program, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, 2006. Prepared for the Grant County PUD #2

Traditional Cultural Properties Associated with Palus Members of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Task B, Map Locations and Thematic Narrative Association. Prepared for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, Contract No. WP912EF-04-P-0184, 2007.

Contributions:

Kettle River Archaeological District, 2006. Conducted background research for historic context of the Kettle River district pertaining to the Colville Confederated Tribes.

National Register of Historic Places Evaluation of Archaeological Site 45FE497, 45ST49 and 45ST59. Conducted background research for historic context of sites 45ST49 and 45ST59.

Cultural Resource Management Plan for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. May 8, 2007. Wrote History and Prehistory section of this plan.

Training:

 Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course Approved by National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, July 15, 2007. Course Coordinator M. Goodro.  Introduction to ArcGIS I, competed 16 hours of classroom instruction. Seattle, WA. September 19, 2007  Bone Identification Workshop, Central Washington University, June 1, 2006. Sponsored by the Association for Washington Archaeology and conducted by Dr. Lourdes DeLeon and Patrick Lubinski  Section 106 Compliance: An Introduction to Professional Practice Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, SWCA Environmental Consultants, Thomas King, 2005.  Leadership Training, facilitated by Dennis Ashley, 2002. Camas Institute, Airway Heights, WA.  Business Ethics Clinic conducted by Dr. Spitzer, in conjunction with personal assistant, 2003. Gonzaga University, Spokane WA.  Harassment in the workplace and Problem Gambling, 2003. Camas Institute, Airway Heights, WA.  Cheats & Scams Workshop, facilitated by George Joseph, 2001.  Game Protection Workshop, facilitated by Michael Joseph, 2003. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Michael O. Finley CHAIRMAN Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation Post Office Box 150 Nespelem, Washington 99155

An enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Colville Business Council Chairman Michael O. Finley was born and raised on the Colville Reservation and attended public school at Inchelium, WA. He earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Spokane Community College in 2001 and has both a Bachelor’s Degree in American Indian Studies and a Master’s Degree in History from Eastern Washington University.

He served for two terms as the Chairman of the Colville Business Council (at age 30, he was the youngest Chairman ever to be elected by the Colville Tribes). He has received numerous awards for his academic and professional achievements, including the Cecil Dryden Alumni Award from Eastern Washington University’s History Department, given to a distinguished graduate in History at EWU. He co- authored “Finding Chief Kamiakin: A Life and Legacy of a Northwest Patriot,” in part because of a then-recently passed Washington law providing for Tribes to assist in the development of a curriculum for Native American history and culture classes in public schools. All proceeds from the sale of the book go toward an endowment fund for a “Chief Kamiakin Scholarship” or other beneficial causes for Native American diversity for tribal youth.

Also in 1999, Chairman Finley and his family developed the Duke Finley Memorial Scholarship fund in memory of his older brother Duke who passed away unexpectedly at a young age. The scholarship is support by various fund raising events which include the flagship Duke Finley Memorial Basketball Tournament held each spring in Inchelium to support the annual scholarship that is awarded each June to an Inchelium High School graduate.

Chairman Finley continues to work hard for his Tribe and all Indian people by holding national seats on the Tribal Interior Budget Council as the Northwest Representative, the Inter Tribal Monitoring Association on Indian Trust Funds as the Chairman, as well as the 1st Vice President to the National Congress of American Indians.

Chairman Finley exemplifies the best qualities of young and forward-looking tribal leaders while honoring and practicing the Colville Tribes’ traditional values.