Tribal Gaming Agency

TGA is made up of three departments that handle all compliance initiatives of the Kalispel Tribe.

Mission Statement: Protect the assets of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians through regulatory compliance and enforcement; to ensure the honesty and good character of the Northern Quest and Kalispel Casino employees and guests.

Licensing – Staff perform pre-employment and ongoing background screening for issuance of a license or issuance of a work permit for all tribally owned businesses. Licensing is responsible for background investigations and issuance of Kalispel Business License and any endorsements.

Internal Audit – Responsible for regulatory compliance through the performance of independent, objective audits and reviews of all activities under the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.

Agents – Tribal Gaming Agents perform regular compliance checks, investigate complaints or customer disputes, and aim to limit losses and liabilities through a combination of prevention and monitoring to preserve the integrity of the gaming floor and tribally owned businesses.

• Kane Cotter – Executive Director (509) 481-6283
• Mary Miller – Tribal Gaming Agent Director (509) 481-6400
• Ben McDonald – Compliance & Internal Audit Director (509) 481-6173

Licensing Staff and Contact Information

• Brian Schmidt – Licensing Manager (509) 481-4140
• Nicholas Roberts – Senior Licensing Agent (509) 481-4140
• Kelly Doty – Licensing Agent (509) 481-4201
• Cole Bauer – Licensing Agent (509) 481-6573
• Amber Galloway – Licensing Technician (509) 481-4120
• Licensing Main Office – (509) 481-4120