Headquarters:

Durant, Oklahoma

Year founded:

1786

Number of employees:

12,000+

Phone:

580 642 7404

Email:

jdbaker@choctawnation.com

Website:

choctawnation.com

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/choctaw-nation-of-oklahoma

“What drives our success is our results-driven people. Capable, entrepreneurial Rohitians are the driving force behind our growth”,

Masa Idelbi, Manager - Human Resources

Gary Batton

Chief of the Choctaw Nation

Jack Austin Jr.

Assistant Chief of the Choctaw Nation

James Greenway

Chief Financial Officer

Leadership

In addition to his job duties, Chief Gary Batton has represented the Choctaw Nation on numerous committees and boards, including the National Budget Committee for Indian Health Service, National Health Service Corps Advisory Council, Tribal Technical Advisory Committee for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Thunderbird Youth Academy Foundation Board, and Oklahoma State Task Force. He currently serves on the Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Advocates, Choctaw Nation Chahta Foundation, Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Texoma Medical Center (TMC), First United Bank, Oklahoma Hall of Fame, State Chamber of Oklahoma, and Imagine Durant Boards. Batton has also been recognized as one of Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs, Oklahoma Creativity Ambassador, Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Outstanding Alumni, recipient of the Happy World Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in Global Citizenship, and induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Batton is involved in the growth of the entire Choctaw Nation. He uses the Choctaw Nation brand of faith, family, and culture to guide him as he continuously looks for ways to develop programs and services that will benefit tribal citizens. Some highlights of his accomplishments since his term of office began include signing an agreement between the Choctaw Nation and the Oklahoma State Department of Health to provide free flu vaccinations to all tribal citizens within the reservation to help reduce the incidence rate of influenza during the flu season; adding Tribal Transit vehicles and personnel to assist tribal citizens to appointments; creating the Early Head Start Program; settling a significant water agreement protecting Southeastern Oklahoma’s water resources and our inherent tribal sovereignty between the Federal Government, Chickasaw Nation, and Choctaw Nation; creating Veteran parking at Choctaw Nation sites; and growing annual income by 15% to keep up with general inflationary costs while still expanding programs and opportunities. He and his wife, Angie, reside in Clayton, Oklahoma. They have two children, Stacy and David, and two grandchildren.

Chief of the Choctaw Nation

Gary Batton

Jack Austin Jr. is the assistant chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the third-largest Indian tribe in the United States. He was sworn into office on April 29, 2014, after serving as director of the Choctaw Nation Recovery Center in Talihina, Oklahoma. Austin began working for his tribe in 1991 with a position in the Choctaw Nation Health Care System, after being honorably discharged from the US Army. He completed his Associates of Arts degree at Eastern Oklahoma State College in 1999 and received its Distinguished Alumni award in April 2023. An opportunity arose with the Choctaw Nation’s Cultural Assessment of Resources and Evaluation of Services project (CARES), and Austin began working as a clinical/youth coordinator. In 2004, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Education from East Central University and his Master of Education in 2009. He is also a certified behavioral health case manager. As assistant chief, Austin implements strategies designed to increase and sustain revenue streams, while directing capital expenditures and asset redeployment activities. He communicates and negotiates in an executive role on behalf of the Choctaw Nation for governing purposes with other tribal nations and state and federal political officials. Austin also serves as an official Choctaw Nation delegate to the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes. He participates in veteran’s advocacy programming for the Choctaw Nation. He also participates as a member of the Choctaw Nation Honor Guard and is a volunteer counselor for the Veterans Advocacy Military Support Initiative to mentor high school students interested in military careers. Austin also leads all legislative activities for the Executive Branch in coordination with the Tribal Council. In addition to his job duties, Austin serves as the primary Oklahoma delegate to the Tribal Technical Advisory Committee for the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group (ICEIWG). He is also a Veterans Hospital Red Coat Ambassador for the Eastern Oklahoma Veteran’s Healthcare System. Austin serves as chairman of the US Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran and Family Advisory Council. In 2005, he was recognized for his vision and accomplishments regarding youth involvement in systems of care, and in 2014, he received the Outstanding Alumni Award from East Central University for his work in counseling. He and his wife, Philisha, reside in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma. They have three children and four grandchildren.

Assistant Chief of the Choctaw Nation

Jack Austin Jr.

James Greenway has more than 15 years of experience in senior management and corporate finance. This includes 11 years with BDO Auckland, where he had partner-level responsibility in corporate finance advisory.

Chief Financial Officer

James Greenway

“What drives our success is our results-driven people. Capable, entrepreneurial Rohitians are the driving force behind our growth”,

Masa Idelbi, Manager - Human Resources

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Leadership

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

“What drives our success is our results-driven people. Capable, entrepreneurial Rohitians are the driving force behind our growth”,

Masa Idelbi, Manager - Human Resources

Leadership

Matt Sealy

Chief Product Officer

Matt Sealy has more than 20 years of experience designing mid-market and enterprise business and financial management applications across a wide range of industries, from professional services to retailers. Prior to joining JAVLN, he ran his own consulting practice, helping growing businesses mature their product management capabilities. He was formerly head of product at MYOB, where he led the growth of the company’s enterprise product portfolio.

Chief Product Officer

Matt Sealy

Peter Zhang

Chief Technology Officer

Peter Zhang brings extensive experience and technical skills to the JAVLN team, including web application development, SaaS solutions and advanced knowledge in agile software development. He has an MBA in IT and is passionate about technology, innovation and big, challenging tasks.

Chief Technology Officer

Peter Zhang

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 200,000 tribal members and 12,000+ associates. This ancient people have an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, the Choctaw Nation’s historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity. If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of something larger than yourself, look no further than a job with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”

Erica Kofie, QBE

Masa Idelbi

Human Resources Manager

Tiffany Van Der Putten

Manager, Culture and Community Involvement

Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs

Simon Williams

Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

Masa Idelbi is an ambitious, inquisitive, and multi-faceted HR enthusiast who seeks to maximize her existence by getting exposed to new situations and learning as much as she can. She is a proud brand ambassador of Rohit Group and a passionate change agent with genuine interest in people development. Under her tenure, Rohit Group has been presented with multiple awards, including Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employer, Edmonton’s Home Builder of the Year, Alberta’s Top 70 Employers, and HRDC’s Best Places to Work for two years in a row, in 2022 and 2023. She is CPHR Alberta’s HR Impact Award Winner for 2022 and Canada’s Top Recruiter award winner for 2019, leading Rohit Group’s substantial growth from 100 to 230 employees over the past seven years, with a focus on enhancing employee experience and retention. She is a mother of two and holds bachelor’s degrees in Human Resources Management and English Literature. She is involved in supporting international students navigating employment barriers and passionate about supporting women to achieve financial and social independence. She is a member of the Workforce Development and Attraction Committee of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce.

Human Resources Manager

Masa Idelbi

Tiffany Van Der Putten has been with Rohit Group for over 14 years and has held so many titles that her current business cards simply state her name as title has become irrelevant. Throughout the years, the passion that has always risen to the top is her desire to champion corporate culture through involvement in all charitable initiatives that the company has been a part of. This has led to her most current job title of Manager for Culture and Community Involvement. Van Der Putten’s first job was as a clown in local parades and mall openings. She has also done non-profit work, which has encouraged her to make people a little happier each day and reminds her to always make time to give back. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

Manager, Culture and Community Involvement

Tiffany Van Der Putten

As SVP for HR and corporate affairs, Diana Godfrey oversees industry-leading employee experience, employee benefits, learning, talent development, diversity and inclusion, charitable activities, future of work, communications, and market research functions and programs for the Fidelity Canada organization. Godfrey has over 27 years of industry experience. She joined FIC’s HR team in 1995. Before joining Fidelity, she was head of HR for a division of Sandvik Canada, a multinational engineering company specializing in industrial cutting tools and metal-cutting technology.

Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Affairs

Diana Godfrey (she/her/hers)

Kimi Shah leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic, and tailored to each situation.

Partner

Kimi Shah

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

Partner

Kimi Shah

Partner

Kimi Shah

“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.” Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”

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We welcome those from a variety of backgrounds to help strengthen our Nation, and your career. With a wide range of opportunities, a rich heritage, strong core values, and extraordinary benefits, you’ll find a place to forge a career and be a force for positive change. When you work for the Choctaw Nation, you’re seen as a member of a family. We constantly strive to improve the health and happiness of our Choctaw associate family and their dependents through our exceptional benefits and resources, which include access to employee health clinics (these function like free urgent care clinics), 12 Choctaw Nation Wellness Centers, a tuition reimbursement program, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.