Business

The Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority (KTEA) was created in 2007 and is the economic development arm of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.  KTEA has the responsibility of monitoring the success of all Tribal Enterprises and ensuring economic diversification.  KTEA is forward thinking and often looks for new business opportunities.

Mission

The Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority oversees and ensures the success of all Tribal Enterprises, evaluates new business opportunities, and portrays the Kalispel Tribe in a positive manner to the community while preserving and respecting the history, culture and sovereignty of the Kalispel Tribe.

Contact Us

100 N. Hayford Road
Airway Heights, WA 99001
Phone: (509) 481-2479
Fax: (509) 481-2480

Meet Our Staff

Kent Caputo, Chief Operating Officer
kcaputo@kalispeltribe.com

Michael Wernz, Chief Financial Officer
mwernz@kalispeltribe.com

Michael Wiprud, Executive Director of Project Planning & Development
mwiprud@kalispeltribe.com

Aaron Fisher, Executive Director of Information Technology
afisher@kalispeltribe.com

Al Prudente, Vice President of Human Resources
alprudente@kalispeltribe.com

April Pierre, Director of Tribal Communications
apierre@kalispeltribe.com

Aimee Hubbard, Director of Franchise Operations
ahubbard@kalispeltribe.com

Brandon Haugen, Manager of Kalispel Development
bhaugen@kalispeltribe.com

Curt Holmes, Director of Governmental & Public Affairs
cholmes@kalispeltribe.com