TACOMA, WA – Puyallup tribal member and former councilman Tim Reynon has been appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson as the new Director of the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs. He will serve as a liaison between the governor’s office and Indian tribes and other tribal organizations.
“It is quite the honor, for sure, to be even considered for a position like this,” said Reynon. “I’m extremely humbled and honored by the appointment, and just being considered by the governor and his team to be entrusted to lead this kind of work for the state.”
“I am excited to appoint Tim Reynon to lead such a critical office,” said Ferguson said in a press release. “He is a committed and thoughtful leader who brings a wealth of experience to this important position. I look forward to working together to strengthen our government-to-government relationships with tribal governments and working to improve the lives of all Indigenous people in Washington.”
“The thing I’m looking forward to most is just continuing to work with tribal leaders from across the state and making sure their voices are heard and they have a seat at the table when issues are being considered that affect the tribes and their members,” said Reynon. “I’m really looking at ways we can improve the way in which the state works with our tribes and help bring people together. That’s something I enjoy a lot – bringing people together to problem-solve. I’m really hoping we can make a difference in the lives of our tribal relatives across the state.”
