Guided by Experience
Meet the Team
The Twelve Clans leadership team brings together deep experience in business, law, finance, and governance—united by a shared commitment to the economic future of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Their work is guided by accountability, cultural responsibility, and a long-term vision to create lasting value for generations to come.
Joseph Brown Thunder
Chairman & CEO
Ho-Chunk Nation
Buffalo Nickel Creative, CEO
Susan Waukon, MPA
Vice Chair
Ho-Chunk Nation
Bois Forte Business Corporation, CEO
Joe Nayquonabe, MBA
Director
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, CEO
Tanya Gibbs, JD
Secretary & Treasurer
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
Mshkawzi Law, Managing Partner
Steve Baklund, CPA
Fractional CFO
Baklund Financial Services
Ciara Johnson
Operations Manager
Ho-Chunk Nation
Looking Ahead
A Team Committed to the Future
Since our founding in 2014, Twelve Clans has been guided by bold leadership and a clear vision for economic opportunity. Today, our current leadership team continues that legacy with renewed focus—bringing accountability, strategic discipline, and deeper engagement with shareholders. Their commitment to transparency and long-term impact reflects a serious dedication to the Nation’s future. With your trust and support, we’re building a foundation that will serve the Ho-Chunk people for generations to come.