Amy Coleman Aviary Assistant

Harley Coleman  Aviary assistant started working at the Grey Snow Eagle House in March 2011.

Jimmy Gibson Aviary Assistant and Iowa Tribal Member, started working at the Grey Snow Eagle House in February 2008. His duties include daily care of the non-releasable and rehab eagles, catching eagles, and conducting tours. Jimmy is working to get his Eagle Handler's permit from US FWS.

Runninbear Gibson Aviary Assistant and Iowa Tribal Member, started working at the Grey Snow Eagle House in April 2010. His duties include managing the feather distributuon, daily care of the non-releasable and rehab eagles, catching eagles, and conducting tours. Runninbear is working to get his Eagle Handler's permit from US FWS.

Ken Knight Environmental Scientist/Water System Manager, has been working for the Iowa Tribe since October 2006. Ken is responsible for monitoring groundwater and maintaining the Tribal water system. Ken has a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences from Texas A&M University.

Ken McClellan Horse Barn Manager and Iowa Tribal Member, has worked with the Equine Program since it began in February 2008. Ken began riding at the age of five, and has spent most of his life working with horses. He has experienced the life of a cowboy in the rodeo arena, riding rough stock saddle bronc horses and bulls. Ken still enjoys team roping when possible. In the past couple of years Ken has managed to train, condition, and evaluate the 9 head of horses the Iowa Tribe currently has in the equine program. Ken has used volunteer riders throughout the summer and fall to exercise and condition the horses. Next summer Ken will be teaching horse care and equitation to the Iowa youth. Ken has used his quiet “horse whisperer” style to gain the respect of the horses and his staff in the Equine Program.

Dylan Prince Equine Assistant began working with the Iowa Equine Program in 2010 as part of the Summer Youth Program. He proved to be a valuable asset to the Equine Program so he was given a permanent part-time position. Dylan enjoys riding and roping especially on his horse "Buck." 

Vic Roubidoux Aviary Manager for the Grey Snow Eagle House. Vic has been in this position for 4 years. He takes care of Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles that can be rehabilitated and released back into the wild as well as eagles that are permanently injured and must have a lifelong home.

Vic, an Ioway Tribal Member, has worked for the tribe since 1990 when he was appointed Treasurer for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. He served in this position for 13 years. During this time, he was also the Chairman for the Repatriation and Sacred Sites Committee for the National Congress of American Indians and the Treasurer for Keeper of the Treasures.

Chris Rowe Equine assistant began working with the Equine Program in 2010. Chris gained most of his knowlege of horses from his grandfather who was a professional cowboy. Chris is passing on his passion and knowledge of horses to his son Charles who enjoys riding with the Equine Program. Chris plans to assume the hoof trimming duties this year after he graduates from the Horse Shoeing school.   

Megan Trope Megan Trope is a full-employee at the Grey Snow Eagle House. She graduated in May of 2009 with a B.S. NREM Wildlife Ecology and Management and a minor in Zoology from Oklahoma State University. She has worked at the aviary 3.5 years. Her duties include daily care of the non-releaseable and rehab eagles, catching eagles, conducting tours, creating presentations, and overseeing the internship program.

Whitney Warrior Water Quality Program Manager for the EPA Clean Water Act 106 grant, graduated from Haskell Indian Nations University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies. Whitney has been with the Tribe since July 2008. Whitney is developing and expanding the Water Laboratory for analyzing water and other parameters required by the program. She completed the 319 Non-Point Source Management Plan and is in the process of applying for funding for that new program. Whitney is involved in the integration of the Tribal Exchange Network with neighboring Tribes. Whitney has taken over with assessment, restoration and clean-up of the Tribal Nature Center and Conservation Area. She is reviewing and updating the Water Quality Standards and Codes for the Tribe. Whitney is also a volunteer with the OES Equine Program and for the Iowa Tribe Fire Department.

Curtis Washington, Iowa Tribe member has been employed as the Agricultural Programs Manager since February 2010. Curtis was previously employed by the tribe as the Maintenance Facility Manager and served on the Business Committee. As Agricultural Manager he is responsible for management of the cattle and bison herds; as well as all agricultural operations carried out by the tribe. Other duties include prescribed burns, limited pesticide applications, animal husbandry, and hay production.  Curtis has been involved with livestock his entire life and gained his knowledge from his Grandfather, Charlie Rowe.  Curtis learned how to respect and care for livestock from his Grandfather. The family trained horses and used them to round up cattle. Curtis has participated in rodeos for many years riding and bucking bulls. Curtis is still active in rodeos and shares his knowledge with the youth in the community.

Joy Yoshioka Natural Resource Scientist, has been employed at the Iowa Tribe since 2004 and has managed several environmental programs. She developed an Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) in 2007 and recently completed a comprehensive management plan for the Tribe's Wildlife Conservation Area. She briefly managed the water pollution control program in 2008 and is currently managing the air quality program. The primary objectives of the air program are to build capacity and update the Tribe's air pollution source inventory list from 2004.