Loren Bommelyn is Tolowa, Karuk, and Wintu. His mother, Eunice Bommelyn, was a prominent tribal genealogist, Tolowa language proponent and cultural advocate. He is a fluent speaker of the Tolowa language and taught for many years at Del Norte High School in Crescent City, California. He earned his master's degree in Linguistics from the University of Oregon. After years of studying with Tolowa elders, Bommelyn has published educational material about the Tolowa language. He played a role in convincing the University of California system to accept Native American languages as part of its entrance requirements for world language. He has advocated the use of the Tolowa language in modern technology, including Facebook and texting. Before retirement, Bommelyn taught at Taa-'at-dvn Indian Magnet Charter School in Crescent City with his wife Lena Bommelyn, who has also retired. Of his work at Taa-'at-dvn, Loren says, "It's important for students to know they can move about freely in American society and that they can be open and successful. We try to provide them opportunities for expansion and exploration."
Loren Bommelyn 
William W. Gallis is the President of Adam Alexander & Associates. He established the company in 1994. Mr. Gallis completed his studies in Psychology and Business Administration at the University of Calgary. Prior to forming Adam Alexander & Associates, Mr. Gallis possessed over 15 years experience, having held Human Resource Management positions with DeVry Institute of Technology, the City of Calgary, Alberta Government Telephone, Dynasty Motor Car (an electric car manufacturer), Jackpine Forest Products and Touché Ross Management Consultants.
William W. Gallis 
Elizabeth Wray is a seasoned strategic, tactical and operational professional with extensive experience in multi departmental management, strategic planning and operations. Impeccable business acumen with outstanding financial analytical skill and verifiable experience overseeing multi million-dollar budgets. Talent for leading diverse communities and organizations, restructuring and managing change to deliver enterprise excellence. Specialized field working in business development in both consulting and
managerial capacities adhering to Provincial/State and Federal regulatory frameworks. Elizabeth began her professional career creating an International Equine Health Care Company from seed development to sales across the globe with 240 retail outlets and 4 wholesale suppliers. The company, “Backstretch Products” was sold in 2003. Elizabeth also secured a 1M contract with the government of Ontario training 90 individuals on Income Support in the Equine Industry and securing full time employment for 80 post graduation. Her career in First Nations/Tribal Communities began after a move to Alberta initialy working in finance at the Nakoda Lodge in Morley Alberta and working her way over 20 years to CFO with a budget of 11M and then as Director of Operations for various First Nation and Tribal Communities overseeing their government operations and economic development. A key figure in the aquisition of golf courses, commercial and residential real estate, ocean front resort and indigenous tourism projects.
Elizabeth Wray 