mha nation Tribal chairman

Mark N. Fox

Mark N. Fox is the Chairman of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. Fox is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and has earned his law degree in 1993 from the University of North Dakota. The Chairman has served on various national boards including DOE's Energy Work Group, ITMA, and the National Indian Gaming Association. Renowned for his work in the areas of taxation, gaming, energy, and economic development, Fox is a strong advocate for tribal sovereignty. Spending time with family, participating in health related events and marathons, and also partaking in charitable and non-profit events are also important to Chairman Fox.

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

West Segment COUNCILwoMAN (Mandaree)

Sherry Turner-Lone Fight 

Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight represents the people within the West Segment Community. Her given Indian name is Iisha Mia meaning “Teeth Woman”.  She is the daughter of the late Tillie Mae Turner-Lone Fight and stepfather Nathan Lone Fight. She belongs to a-wa-xhe (Dripping Dirt Clan) and a child of the ciicga (Chicken Clan).  Councilwoman Gladys Sherry Turner-Lone Fight is a life long member of the Mandaree community. She is a kind hearted, caring and a hard-working woman, who was raised with our Hidatsa culture and traditions. She was raised with high expectations of our; morals, values, good work ethics, honesty and integrity. Councilwoman Turner-Lone Fight is very well-respected woman.

Committees

• Education Committee: Member

• Cultural Committee, Chair

Phone: 701-627-8154
Fax: 701-627-2581

MHA Nation Executive secretary | east Segment (white shield)

fred fox

Fred Fox is Councilman and Representative from White Shield East Segment. As a councilman, he is Chairman of the Judicial Committee/Human Resources and a member of tribes’ Natural Resources; Economic Development; and Education Committees.

In 2012, Fox was elected to his position as White Shield Representative with a majority vote, one of only a few Tribal candidates won their election by a majority vote. In 2016, Fox was elected without opposition.

Fred has worked with the tribe for 18 years. His work experience includes administrator of the Three Affiliated Tribes Energy Department; administrator for National Resources and Director of Water Resources for the Tribe.

Committees

• Natural Resources Committee, Member

• Health & Human Resource Committee, Member

• Judicial Committee, Member

• Energy Committee, Chairman

Phone: 701-743-4244
Fax: 701-743-4191

EDUCATION

Ft. Berthold Community College
Associate in Science and Liberal Arts, 1999

Minot State University
Bachelor's Degree, Management, 2003

University of Mary
Master's Degree, Management, 2006

MHA Nation councilwoman | north segment (New Town)

monica mayer, m.d.

Councilwoman Monica Mayer represents the residents of North Segment for the Tribal Business Council of the Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara, Nation.

Monica Mayer, MD, "Good Medicine", is an enrolled member of the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara nation. She's the oldest daughter of Avis Baker Mayer and the late Ervin Mayer. She is also the oldest granddaughter of the late May Howard-Coffey and the late Adrian Baker. Dr. Mayer is a lifelong resident of New Town and attended Edwin Loe Elementary and graduated from New Town High School in 1978. 

Committees

• Economic Committee, Chairwoman

• Education Committee, Chairwoman

• Health & Human Resource Committee, Chairwoman

• Energy Committee, Member

• Judicial Committee, Member

Phone: 701-627-8234
Fax: 701-627-3220