Becky is an enrolled tribal member of the Ho-Chunk Nation. She holds a bachelor degree in accounting and a MBA. Prior work experience includes auditing for City of Milwaukee, large corporate bank, tribal government & gaming. Ho-Chunk Nation financial positions include Treasurer, Business Finance Director over Casinos, and Legislative Financial Examiner. She was instrumental in advocating for positive change within the Children’s Trust Funds for her tribe. This effort lead to establishment of the Trust & Investment Committee to preserve and protect investments of her tribe with portfolios holding over half a billion dollars and has served as Vice-Chair since its inception in 2011. Becky has served as Chairperson at First Nations Community Financial (FNCF) now Cedar Growth, a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since its inception in 2010. She transitioned to Executive Director role at FNCF in 2017. She brings years of strong business management and financial skills to Cedar Growth. Our organization is designed to help natives and surrounding communities’ access funds for personal growth such as home ownership, small business, investing and personal finance. This is close to her heart as she has focused on using her finance and business background to volunteer and help in the non-profit sectors within many diverse communities from 1988 to the present.

Collin Price is a real estate developer and Managing Partner of Revel49, LLC, a Milwaukee-based real estate investment and development firm. As a proud member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, Collin leverages his unique background and lived experiences to elevate Indigenous communities and economies through housing and economic development projects. He has been involved in a wide range of successful developments, from family-owned brick-and-mortar ventures to affordable and market-rate housing, as well as large-scale casino resorts. Collin holds a Master's degree in Real Estate Development from Georgetown University.

David officially joined the WINLF staff in 2019 but has been consulting for WINLF since 2011. In March 2025, David was appointed Interim CEO. Before joining the WINLF team, he owned an IT consulting company. Prior to starting his consulting business, David spent nine years as the IT Director for a multi-state finance company, where he developed most of the software used by the company. He also served as the Operations Manager there. His greatest achievement was helping to create an IRA holding company from scratch in three months. David holds bachelor's degrees in both physics and theater.

Erica Steele Strategic Market & Tribal Liaison Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Joining the Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) in 2020, Erica serves as Strategic Market & Tribal Liaison, a part of the Community & Economic Development team. Her role focuses on supporting underserved markets throughout the state through relationship building and collaborative solutions to address unique housing and economic development needs and challenges to ensure that all in Wisconsin have a place to call home. As Tribal Liaison, Erica has had the honor and privilege to learn from and work alongside Wisconsin’s federally recognized Tribal Nations with the mission of creating more housing opportunities for Native communities throughout the state. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in International Studies, Spanish and Latino American & Iberian studies, Erica began her career in service as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer leading bilingual education and training programming for Latino families. Over the past decade, Erica has deepened her skill set and commitment to community advancement through her work in a broad range of industry sectors including not-for-profit community and economic development, workforce development in healthcare and now housing and economic development at the state government level. Erica has had the honor to learn from exemplary servant leaders throughout her career and strives to tirelessly advocate for and serve communities like those before her with dignity, respect and a vision of shared prosperity for all.

Ms. Orie brings more than 20 years of experience in housing and economic development in Indian Country, with a strong track record of leadership at both the state and national levels. Prior to joining WIHEDC, Ms. Orie served for two years as Chief Programs Officer and Executive Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships at the Oweesta Corporation, a national Native CDFI intermediary. For 14 years, she served as the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Wisconsin Native Loan Fund, a statewide certified Native Community Development Financial Institution. In that role, she led the development and growth of housing, business, and consumer lending programs that expanded access to capital for Native communities across Wisconsin. Ms. Orie was also a co-creator and founding Chairwoman of the Wisconsin Indian Business Alliance, which has since evolved into the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing & Economic Development Corporation. Her leadership extends beyond WIHEDC. Ms. Orie serves on the Board of Directors and Loan Committee of Bay Bank, a Tribally owned bank in Wisconsin. She was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Governor’s Council for Financial Literacy and Inclusion, and remains active on several state and national boards focused on economic development and financial empowerment. In recognition of her leadership, Ms. Orie received the Nan Cheney March for Justice Award in 2021, along with additional honors in community development. Ms. Orie is an enrolled Tribal Member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.

Vice Chairman Jameson Wilson is serving his second term as an elected member of the Oneida Nation Business Committee. He previously served as Councilman and Chair of the Legislative Operating Committee, providing leadership in the development and amendment of tribal laws and policies. Vice Chairman Wilson also serves as the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Midwest Region Vice President, advocating for tribal sovereignty and Native Nation priorities at the regional and national levels. Committed to strengthening his community, Vice Chairman Wilson supports initiatives such as the Oneida Man Clan and the Oneida Rites of Passage Program, helping promote wellness, leadership, and cultural continuity for future generations. Guided by compassion, kindness, empathy, and optimism, he remains focused on rebuilding and strengthening the Oneida Nation together.

Jeff is a community and housing visionary leader in developments in Native American communities. He has led efforts to improve housing for all Tribal communities. Jeff is an experienced Housing Administrator in completing a myriad of successful developments including Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Housing Tax Credits (HTC). A recipient of the prestigious 23rd Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit award for excellence in design from the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. Jeff facilitated the planning and installation of over 600kW of solar to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community which was the largest solar development per capita in the Midwest when completed. Jeff also demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in planning and developing a multipurpose development on the Sokaogon reservation. His efforts resulted in a simultaneously coordinated development of a tribal day care, tribal cultural center, food distribution center along with a 20-unit new construction LIHTC development. Last year with Jeff’s leadership and drive working with the Lac du Flambeau Chippewa Housing Authority, they became the first Tribe in Wisconsin to receive two tax credit allocations in the same year for 20 new homes and 24 acquisition rehab homes since WHEDA’s inception. Jeff’s unique sense of understanding tribal communities is a key to planning and development for all tribes. Jeff received both the Travois’ 20th anniversary Superhero award and the Next 20 award. Jeff was cited for being a dynamic housing young professional who brings new ideas along with a fresh perspective to the task of providing affordable housing. Not taking “No” for an answer Jeff continually works to overcome obstacles in all our Native communities. He also balances many obligations as a community leader, Vice-President of the Crandon school board, Wisconsin Native Loan Fund (WINLF) board member, Chairman of the Great Lakes Indian Housing Association (GLIHA), National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC). Jeff’s motto “always allow your vision to extend far beyond your reach”

A Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians of Wisconsin Tribal member. Mr. Bowman has been the President of a tribally owned bank since 2013. Mr. Bowman has worked in the banking industry 26 years, 16 of those years in President/Vice-President capacities. Mr. Bowman has also been the President and Board member of a certified Native Wisconsin CDFI, First American Capital Corporation, for the past 14 years as well as a Board member of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce for the past 18 years.

Executive Director, Lac Courte Oreilles Housing Authority Marcy Gouge has over 32 years of experience in housing and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lac Courte Oreilles Housing Authority. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing housing opportunities for Native communities. Marcy is the Region II Board Alternate for the National American Indian Housing Council and an active member of the Wisconsin Native Housing Coalition. Her leadership and advocacy continue to shape housing policy and development across the region.

Mary F. Peterson is an experienced financial and economic development professional with a strong background in Tribal government, housing, healthcare, and small business development. She currently serves as the Small Business Technical Assistance Program Director for the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC), supporting Tribal individuals in 11 Tribal communities through business planning, financial forecasting, and technical assistance. Prior to her current role, Mary served as Finance Manager for the Lac du Flambeau Chippewa Housing Authority, overseeing complex HUD, USDA Rural Development, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs, financial reporting, payroll, and tax compliance. She also served as Financial Manager for Peter Christensen Health Center, managing healthcare and behavioral health budgets while overseeing key administrative functions. Mary brings a combination of financial expertise, organizational leadership, and a deep commitment to strengthening Tribal communities and supporting entrepreneurs. Her experience allows her to help individuals turn ideas into sustainable, financially sound opportunities.

With over two decades of banking experience, Tanya Krueger is a Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Bay Bank where she is passionate about bringing homeownership dreams to Indian Country. Tanya has been with Bay Bank since November 2007. Throughout her career, she has successfully helped tribal members through the home financing process, specializing in the HUD Section 184 Loan program. She is a frequent speaker on homeownership throughout Indian Country in the Midwest. Tanya is an enrolled tribal member of Oneida Nation.