Lake Andes, SD — Native Nations Rebuilders Program (cohort 5) - Flo currently serves as the economic development director for the Yankton Sioux Tribe. Her responsibilities include providing assistance to local small businesses, implementing the Tribe’s economic development plan and serving a liaison between the Yankton Sioux Tribe Business and Claims Committee and various economic development agencies. Flo is also a trained commercial carpenter, a passion that grew out of her desire to help her Tribe address its housing needs. Outside of work, Flo enjoys beadwork, creating jewelry, powwows and traveling.
