Glen D. Nenema

Glen has served as Chairman for the Kalispel’s for over four decades, the longest serving Tribal Chairman in our nation. In his capacity as Chairman, his responsibilities include oversight of all Tribal enterprise business activities and ongoing government programs.

Under Glen’s leadership, the Kalispel Tribe has moved from poverty to prosperity with tremendous economic expansion and community development. The Tribe is now one of the top five private employers in the Spokane area, providing almost 2,500 jobs.

Glen graduated from Cusick High School in Cusick, Washington in 1970 and is a life-long resident of the Kalispel Indian Reservation. Grounded in his heritage, Glen always thinks about the future of the Tribe. His vision for a safe, healthy community helped found the Camas Path health programs offered to Tribal and community members.