Paxton Myers, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina, has been named the new chief of staff at the National Indian Gaming Commission.
Myers recently served as the Native American Affairs Advisor. for Rep. Dale Kildee
(D-Michigan), the co-chair of the House Native American Caucus. He also worked for his tribe in governmental and gaming capacities.
“Paxton brings a diverse and practical
background with him to the NIGC," said NIGC Chairwoman Tracie Stevens. "His experience on Capitol Hill coupled with
his previous tribal government and gaming operations work will greatly benefit
the NIGC. We look forward to Paxton joining the Commission and welcome him
to the team.”
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