The 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 opportunities emphasize our commitment to the land and people.

RJ Nomee

Jun 26, 2024


RJ Nomee

I am the Health & Fitness Manager at The Camas Center for Community Wellness

What is the best thing about your job?

I love helping people set goals and have them attain them.

What is the best thing about Kalispel Tribe?
Generosity & Humbleness

What does your workspace look like?
My desk is away from the fitness floor, paperwork strewn all about but I know where everything is.

What has been one of your proudest moments working at Kalispel Tribe?
Being asked to say a prayer before a meeting/conference started.

What do you like to do when you are not at the office?
Race cars, I’m a NHRA licensed drag racer, hunt big game, teach youth about both.

What advice would you give young Tribal Members?

Take opportunities made available to you through the Tribe.  Find something you love to don and go get educated in it.  Come back present it to the council, maybe creating your own new position and giving the tribe a new business/asset.

What are five words (or less) of advice for others in your profession?
Learn, Apply, Evaluate, Re-apply, and Teach.