The people steering the enterprise.

Matt leads PTE’s direction and key relationships. A Puyallup Tribal member, he turns the Tribe’s enterprise priorities into businesses designed to perform over time. Matt brings nearly a decade of Tribal enterprise experience and the financial discipline of a former Deloitte CPA. He holds a BA in Economics from UC Santa Barbara and an MBA from UC Berkeley.

Julie leads the financial structure that helps PTE understand risk, plan capital, and evaluate opportunity. With 28 years at the Puyallup Tribe and a law degree from Seattle University, she brings rare institutional depth to the work. In 2007, Julie became the first Tribal financial officer in the Tribe’s history, a role she built from the ground up.

Lois leads the legal structure behind PTE’s land, business development, and regulatory work. She helps ensure projects and partnerships are built on sound legal footing before they move forward. Lois holds a law degree, an LL.M. in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and a master’s in Tribal Governance from Evergreen State College. Before joining PTE, she founded her own business and advised startups.

Kyle leads the operating systems that help PTE companies run with greater structure and scale. He works across the portfolio to improve execution without losing sight of the people doing the work. Before joining the Tribe, Kyle worked at Boeing, where he managed cash and negotiated contracts in support of customer programs. He holds a BS in Business from Missouri Valley College and an MS in Engineering and Technology Management from Washington State University.

Annie leads the commercial systems behind PTE’s growth. She builds strategies, positions the businesses in the market, and drives the revenue effort. Before joining PTE, Annie served as Chief Marketing Officer at Emerald Queen Casino, where she built a data-led marketing system that changed how EQC understood guests and competed for market share. She holds a BS in Organizational Leadership and studied Behavioral Economics at Yale School of Management.

Tiara Lindberg turns information into insight that supports better decisions across PTE. Her work helps the organization see patterns in the business, understand performance, and act on what the numbers are saying. Tiara holds a BS in Business Administration and an MBA through Chapman University’s international program in Prague. As a Puyallup Tribal member, Tiara Lindberg is building strength for the same community she comes from.

Laura oversees finance strategy and operations across PTE’s portfolio, helping leaders translate financial data into business decisions. She brings more than 30 years of experience in financial reporting, planning, internal controls, and compliance, with leadership roles at Amazon, BP, and Deloitte. Her work includes finance transformation and AI-driven process automation. Laura holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Christopher leads PTE’s Fuel & Convenience Division, overseeing store operations, fuel systems, and the teams that run them. He brings more than 15 years of experience in travel stop and convenience retail, with a track record in operations, team development, and large-scale culture change. Christopher is focused on building teams that hold themselves to a high standard and on growing the division’s footprint over time.

Roz has been with the Tribe for more than 18 years, working across departments including Fisheries and Per Capita. She keeps projects on track by managing budgets, schedules, and the critical details that determine whether the work moves forward or stalls.

Deborah leads human resources for PTE, bringing certified SPHR/SCP credentials and hands-on experience across manufacturing, technology, and retail. She joined PTE in 2010 and holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and an MBA from City University of Seattle.

Jennifer joined PTE in 2021 and brings more than 20 years of finance experience across retail and service industries. She is a CPA, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Puget Sound, and has spent her career in the Pacific Northwest.

Ehren has worked with the Puyallup Tribe since 2007, first as a contract lobbyist and now as Director of Government Relations. Over more than 15 years in the political and policy space, he has developed and passed legislation to protect and expand the Tribe’s economic development portfolio. Ehren holds a BS from California Lutheran University.