Our Board of Directors
Donald Standifer Sr. – President
Don is a co-founder of Tebughna Foundation and is currently retired after 25+ years in the construction industry. He loves the social aspect of working on the Tebughna Foundation Board, helping to improve the lives and opportunities for shareholders and tribal members. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and subsistence activities that carry on Tebughna tradition.
Cassandra Kroto – Vice President
Cassandra is a Tyonek resident and works as the Health Director for the Native Village of Tyonek – Indian Creek Health Department, and she sits upon various committees and boards. She loves that Tebughna Foundation has grown and slowly spreading its wings as it continues to support and assist our shareholders and community, it inspires her to see how TF has helped so many of our shareholders and tribal members through education, events and workshops. Cassandra enjoys listening to music, four-wheeler/snowmachine/truck riding, hunting, fishing, and being with family and friends.
Rodney McCord – Secretary/Treasurer
Rodney recently received Rural Human Services Certification and hopes to work in peer-support and counseling. Currently, he works by helping residents of Tyonek shop in Anchorage. He loves being on the Tebughna Foundation Board to help find ways to improve services and opportunities for shareholders and tribal members. He enjoys fundraising, cultural events, craft fairs, learning about business and finance, and watching football.
Brandy Standifer – Director
Biography & Photo Coming Soon…
Betty Jean Valka – Director
Betty currently works as Receptionist at Kron Associates. She is tremendously happy that Tebughna Foundation has been established, initially in the educational field. Through diligence, the foundation has expanded in terms of staffing and opportunities. We boast many success stories, and encourage our Tebughna to contribute to that success. Betty enjoys spending time her family and grandkids, subsistence activities, trying new recipes, going to church, and continually learning.