Paul Huberty
Executive Director
Paul F. Huberty is an enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) in Minnesota. Paul spent his career in the health care industry and held executive leadership positions at nonprofit organizations ranging in size from $300 million to $3 billion in revenue. Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania State University and his Master of Business Administration and Master of Science degree in Finance from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Paul and his wife live in Lander, WY.
Lisa Wagner
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa joined WRDF in 2024 as its Chief Financial Officer. She is one of the leading consultants in the CDFI industry and she served as the founding Executive Director of WRDF from 2001 to 2009. Lisa has a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Erika Warren-Yarber
Chief Operating Officer
Erika Warren-Yarber was born and raised on the Wind River Reservation. Erika is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe and of Hispanic descent. She joined Wind River Development Fund in 2022. Erika has coached numerous sports over the past 16 years including college basketball, high school basketball and swimming and competitive soccer. Prior to the Wind River Development Fund, Erika was a sales consultant for Fremont Ford. Erika is the proud mother of two girls and she enjoys spending time with her family, coaching and playing sports, and being outdoors.
Leslie Shakespeare
Chief Implementation Officer
Shakespeare, who is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, recently served as the Rocky Mountain Regional Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in Billings, MT. Previously, he served for six years as Superintendent of BIA for the Wind River Agency. Shakespeare was elected to the Eastern Shoshone Business Council in 2016 and served as Vice Chairman until 2019. Prior to serving on the Business Council, he was Tribal Liaison to the Wyoming Governor’s Office. Shakespeare has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming, a master’s degree from Norwich University, and he completed the Leadership Wyoming program in 2017.
Shila Aragon
Office and Building Manager
Shila Kazee joined Wind River Development Fund in 2021. Shila is an enrolled member of Northern Arapahoe Tribe and grew up on the Wind River Reservation in the Johnstown Valley area. Shila has worked previously for numerous tribal programs where she saw the need for tribal members to become self-sufficient. She is passionate about making her community stronger and healthier. Shila is a mother of four children who she is raising with her fiancé. She enjoys singing in her car, traveling, and riding this roller coaster called LIFE.
Cora Lamebear
Accounting Assistant
Cora Lamebear was born and raised on the Wind River Indian Reservation. She is an enrolled Northern Arapaho Tribal member and she is part Cheyenne. Cora graduated from Central Wyoming College with an Associate’s Degree in accounting. While in college, she attended RES2020 as part of an internship where she learned about Native CDFIs and she was instantly drawn to their mission. Cora joined Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) in 2020. As Accounting Assistant, she is responsible for supporting the accounting department by performing clerical duties such as preparing reports, processing and recording transactions, filing, etc. Outside of her work Cora enjoys spending time with family and friends, going bowling, and discovering new music.
Emilia Felix
Director of the Project Management Office
Emilia Felix is a project management professional with a strong commitment to community impact. A graduate of Colorado Christian University, Emilia holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, an MBA with an emphasis in Project Management, and a certification in project management. As a proud mother of student-athletes, Emilia is dedicated to empowering organizations to foster collaboration and create sustainable, purpose-driven change.
Jayd Dion
Finance Manager
Jayd was raised on the Wind River Indian Reservation and is the grandson of George Moss, a former spiritual leader and one of the Four Old Men of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. He started his collegiate experience at Montana State University Billings on a golf scholarship and finished his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Wyoming in 2021 in Business Management, Finance & Entrepreneurship. Jayd began his career in wealth management and financial advisement for a Fortune 500 Company. In 2024 he moved back to Riverton, WY and joined WRDF in the newly created Finance Manager position.
Justin Webb
Project Coordinator
Justin is an enrolled member of the Cowlitz Tribe in the state of Washington. Justin spent the last 10 years as an EHS field representative for an oil field service company. Prior to that Justin spent 25 years in the commercial construction industry. Justin holds an Associates degree from Central Wyoming College. Justin and his wife live in Riverton, Wyoming, where they raised their two children and they just recently welcomed their first grandchild. Outside of work Justin enjoys fishing, spending time with family, and following his son’s basketball team.
Faith Wallowing Bull
Finance Manager - Federal Programs
Faith Wallowing Bull is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. She received her Master of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Upper Iowa University. Faith has 20+ years of experience in the accounting field, including payroll, bookkeeping, auditing, tax, financial management, and budgeting. Her professional background spans multiple industries including Indian gaming, tribal and city governments, nonprofits, and the private sector. Faith is very active in her community; she has coordinated numerous events and fundraisers, she has served on boards for various non-profit organizations, and she has served as coach for many youth sports.
Our Board
Scott Ratliff
Chair
Scott Ratliff was born in Fort Washakie on the Wind River Reservation and he is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. Scott has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Guidance. He worked at Central Wyoming College for 25 years, he was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives and served for 12 years, and he served for eight years on the State Board of Education. He was the founding board chair of the Wind River Development Fund and served on the board from 2003-2011. Scott is currently the Tribal Liaison for United States Senator Cynthia Lummis.
Roxanne Friday
Vice Chair
Roxanne Friday is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe and also part of the Seneca Nation of Indians of New York, Alleghany Reservation, Wolf Clan. She is an Episcopal Priest for the Wind River Indian Reservation and she was the first Native American woman ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church in Wyoming. Previously, Roxanne served as the Director of Finance for the Wind River Development Fund.
Bryan Neely
Treasurer
Bryan Neely graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Bryan worked for the United States Department of Agriculture from 1984 until 1997, and then started a career in commercial banking until his retirement. In addition to his role as Board Treasurer, Bryan chairs the WRDF Loan Committee.
Roy Brown
Roy Brown was born and raised on the Wind River Reservation and he is an enrolled member of the
Northern Arapaho Tribe. Roy began his career at Fremont County School District #38 in Arapahoe. He was elected to the Northern Arapaho Business Council and served as the Chairman from 2016 to 2018. Roy was the Superintendent of Fremont County School District #38 in Arapahoe, WY from 2019 to 2023. He is currently the Director of Cultural Climate and Native American Education at Fremont County School District #25 in Riverton, WY.
Heather SunRhodes
Heather SunRhodes is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe on her paternal side and from the Jemez Pueblo People on her maternal side. She was raised in New Mexico and then moved to the Wind River Indian Reservation as a young adult. She has worked for Indian Health Service and the Tribal health care system, which prepared her for her role as Tribal Premium Sponsorship Benefit Coordinator for the Wind River Family & Community Health Care Clinics.
Clarinda Calling Thunder
Clarinda Calling Thunder is a Senior Administrator for the Northern Arapaho 477 Biixoo3etiit Program where she works in the area of human service, providing services to children and families. Clarinda served for 20 years on the Wyoming Indian Schools Board in various capacities, including chairperson and member. She also served on the Sky People Higher Education Board for 10 years.
Clarinda grew up in a multigenerational ranching family. She values gardening, wild game hunting, and other cultural values that have been passed down through her ancestors. Inspired by programs involving youth that teach responsibility, teamwork, work ethics, and culture, Clarinda is passionate for a wide range of humanitarian services.
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