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Overview of PDA Strategic Priorities

• Economic Diversification: Advance a balanced portfolio that strengthens Tribal sovereignty and reduces reliance on single‑source revenue.
• Workforce & Capacity Development: Invest in talent, leadership readiness, and organizational capabilities that support long‑term Tribal growth.
• Sustainable Revenue Growth: Pursue disciplined, market‑aligned opportunities that generate stable revenue for present and future Pokagon Citizens.
• Community Benefit & Tribal Values Alignment: Ensure investments and operations reflect Bodwéwadmik values, support Citizen well‑being, and deliver measurable community impact.

Pokagon Development Authority Board

Victor Warren, Chair 
Mark Alley, Treasurer 
Paul Wilson, Secretary 
Ana Magnuson, Board Member 
Gary Morseau, Officer 
Rhonda Keene, Officer 
Mark Parrish, Officer 

Please complete the PDA Investment Idea Submission Form to the best of your ability and return it to the Pokagon Development Authority. All submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and responded to in a timely manner.

PDA Intake Fillable Form

John McClellan

John McClellan

Economic Development Officer
The Pokagon Development Authority (PDA) is proud to welcome John McClellan as our first Economic Development Officer (EDO). John brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to this new role, and he has already expressed his excitement about joining the team and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the Pokagon Band. John, a proud member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, grew up in northern Michigan and served honorably as a Marine Corps Veteran from 2003 to 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of The Incarnate Word and a Master of Management, Strategy, and Leadership from Michigan State University. With eight years of experience in tribal economic development, John has a proven track record of fostering growth and creating opportunities for tribal communities.