closeThe Kalispel Tribe owns and operates more than a dozen businesses and enterprises in and around the Pend Oreille area.
We believe in building a strong community and our economic development opportunites emphasize our commitment to the land and people.
Mission Statement: Protect the assets of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians through regulatory compliance and enforcement; to ensure the honesty and good character of the Northern Quest and Kalispel Casino employees and guests.
Licensing – Staff perform pre-employment and ongoing background screening for issuance of a license or issuance of a work permit for all tribally owned businesses. Licensing is responsible for background investigations and issuance of Kalispel Business License and any endorsements.
Internal Audit – Responsible for regulatory compliance through the performance of independent, objective audits and reviews of all activities under the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.
Agents – Tribal Gaming Agents perform regular compliance checks, investigate complaints or customer disputes, and aim to limit losses and liabilities through a combination of prevention and monitoring to preserve the integrity of the gaming floor and tribally owned businesses.
Shantel Nydegger – Executive Director 509.481.6254
Mary Miller – Tribal Gaming Agent Director 509.481.6400
Ben McDonald – Compliance & Internal Audit Director 509.481.6173
Licensing Staff and Contact Information
Brian Schmidt – Licensing Manager 509.481.4140
Nicholas Roberts – Senior Licensing Agent 509.481.4140
Kelly Doty – Licensing Agent 509.481.4201
Cole Bauer – Licensing Agent 509.481.6573
Amber Galloway – Licensing Technician 509.481.4120
Licensing Main Office: 509.481.4120