mha nation Tribal chairman

Mark N. Fox

Office Phone: 701-627-8203
Fax: 701-627-3503

Mark N. Fox is the Chairman of the Three Affiliated Tribes, also known as the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation). He began his public service in 1985 by serving in the United States Marine Corps. After earning his law degree in 1993, he worked for the Tribal Legal Department and later began serving as the delegate for the Northeast Segment — Parshall/Lucky Mound on the Tribal Business Council. He served two terms (1994-2002) on the Tribal Business Council as Treasurer and Vice-Chairman. Opting to serve the MHA Nation in an administrative capacity, he worked as the Administrator for the Gerald Tex Fox Justice Center, before serving as Tribal Gaming Director and later the Tribal Tax Director. In 2014, he sought to serve in the only at-large position on the Tribal Business Council and was elected Chairman. Chairman Fox was re-elected in 2018 and again in 2022, currently serving his third term.

Chairman Fox is renowned for his experience and expertise in taxation, gaming, energy, and economic development. He has served on four federal agency advisory boards for the: Department of Energy (Fossil & Energy Carbon Management, National Petroleum Council, and Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group), the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as the Internal Revenue Service.

In addition, he served on the Native Nations Board; Native American Athletics Foundation; as an MHA Nation delegate for the United Tribes of North Dakota; the National Indian Gaming Commission; four-terms as Treasurer for the Indian Gaming Association; Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Intertribal Monitoring Association on Trust Funds (ITMA); Chairman of Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT); and Co-Chair of the Land and Natural Resources Committee and Chair of the Energy and Minerals Sub-Committee for the National Congress of American Indians, among other boards and organizations.

A fierce proponent of tribal sovereignty, Chairman Fox, has dedicated his administration to developing and implementing long-term economic sustainability to reduce federal dependency. Under his leadership, the MHA Nation has developed employment opportunities and increased wages to raise the standard of living for all tribal members; expanded and enhanced the tribal infrastructure and transparency in governmental affairs; and vastly raised tribal member’s assistance in the areas of health, education, and addiction recovery services.

Chairman Fox is an unwavering supporter of veterans, youth, and community development. He enjoys competing in sports and endurance events.

Stella Berquist
CEO
Office: 701-627-8122
sberquist@mhanation.com

Teri Johnson
Executive Assistant
tjohnson@mhanation.com
Office: 701-627- 8101

Lacey Hoff
Executive Assistant
Office: 701-627- 6433
laceyhoff@mhanation.com

Diana Poitra
Executive Assistant
Office: 701-627- 8126
dpoitra@mhanation.com

Kari Mossett
Executive Assistant
Phone: 701-751-2928
Ext: 208
kmossett@mhanation.com

Jody Deserly
Administrative Assistant
jdeserly@mhanation.com
Office: 701-627-8128

Shelly Lizotte
Receptionist/Clerk
Office: 701-627- 6434
slizotte@mhanation.com

Lovell Overlie
PR/Special Events Coordinator
lovelloverlie@mhanation.com

Joe Freeman 
PR/Special Events Coordinator
joefreeman@mhanation.com
Phone: 701-421-2468