The Fulton, Michigan-based Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi recently announced Barry Skutt Jr. has been named the new chief executive officer for the tribal government.
A member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, Skutt was director of utilities for that tribe. In that position he oversaw the tribal government’s electrical department, waste water and portable water plants, and campground and pow wow grounds. He also managed maintenance and janitorial oversight of the tribal operations and public safety buildings. In addition, Skutt served as interim assistant Health administrator and diabetes grant assistant for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Skutt earned a bachelor of arts degree with an emphasis in psychology and sociology from Saginaw Valley State University and holds a master of science degree in general administration from Central Michigan University.
NHBP Tribal Council Chairperson Jamie Stuck said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Skutt to our community. We are confident that, in this role as our CEO, he will ensure that the decisions we make and the actions we take keep us focused on the cultural, emotional, physical and financial well-being of our tribal community for the next seven generations.”
Skutt added, “I am grateful to the tribal council for granting me the opportunity to lead this exceptional tribal government full of dedicated, progressive and talented professionals. I’m humbled and honored by the warm welcome I have received by both the staff and the community. I am looking forward to assisting the tribe in continuing its commitment to sovereignty and providing a service of excellence to its tribal members.”
