About Us
The Colville Tribal Gaming Commission (“Commission” or "CTGC") was established by Chapter 6-5 of the Colville Tribal Law and Order Code. The Commission is responsible for regulating all gaming activities on Colville Indian lands, primarily those conducted by Colville Gaming LLC, in order to protect tribal sovereignty, tribal and casino assets, the integrity of all casino games, and the health and safety of casino employees and guests. The Commission is comprised of approximately 35 employees and 5 Commission Members across six distinct units, including the Commission itself, Administration, Tribal Gaming Agents, Electronic Gaming Systems, Internal Audit, and Licensing.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) - October 1988
Colville Tribal Law and Order Code, Chapter 6-5 Gaming
CTGC Departmental Organization Chart
Our Commissioners
Chad Marchand, Commission Chair
Chad Marchand was born and raised in Omak, Washington, and is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Chad earned his Bachelor of Arts (’05) in Political Science and History and his Master’s Degree (’14) in Public Administration from the University of Arizona. In May 2019, Chad received his Master’s in Professional Studies in Applied Intelligence with a concentration in Homeland Security. Chad is now a Ph.D. student at St. John’s University pursuing a degree in Homeland Security. Chad joined the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) in October 2018 and holds the positions of Vice-President of NCAIED and Interim Executive Director of Native Edge Finance, Inc. For his work, Chad was the recipient of the Arizona Daily Star 40 Under 40 Award 2009, Omicron Delta Kappa Community Service Recognition Award in February 2011, the Children & Family Services Champions for Children & Families Award in April 2011, the University of Arizona Outstanding Young Alumni Volunteer Award in May 2011, and most recently received the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Native American 40 Under 40 Award in October 2016.
Jill Nanpuya-Moomaw, Member
Yvette Joseph, Member
Yvette Joseph is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Colville/Cayuse Tribes). Yvette is working to make a difference in Indian County as a Private Consultant. In strategic communications, Yvette has advocated statewide for dental therapists to expand oral health care, facilitated tribal consultation for the U.S. Department of Justice, and consults as a Healing Practitioner to advance racial equity. Yvette has served 8 years as the CEO of the National Indian Health Board, 12 years as a Vice-President and Project Manager for Kauffman and Associates, Inc., and 10 years as Project Manager for the Colville Tribes. From 1987 to 1995, Yvette was on the Legislative Staff to Senators Dan Inouye and Dan Evans at the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. In addition, Yvette serves on the Board of Directors for the Seva Foundation and the Executive Committee of the Washington State Democrats. Yvette retains a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Washington State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, with a concentration in Social Planning and Administration from the University of Denver.
