The Kalispel Tribe owns and operates more than a dozen businesses and enterprises in and around the Pend Oreille area.

We believe in building a strong community and our economic development opportunities emphasize our commitment to the land and people.

Curt Holmes

Officer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS, KALISPEL TRIBAL MEMBER

Curt has devoted over three decades to serving the Kalispel Tribe with vision, heart, and unwavering commitment. Elected to Tribal Council in his early 20s, Curt has since become a respected leader in Tribal governance and economic development. As Vice-Chairman and Executive Director of Kalispel Casino and Governmental Affairs, he champions Tribal sovereignty and opportunity, representing the Tribe at regional and national levels. A proud Whitworth University honors graduate with graduate studies at Gonzaga, Curt’s leadership is grounded in both education and lived experience. Raised on the Kalispel Reservation, he and his wife Amber are raising their family in Usk, Washington. Curt’s legacy is one of progress, cultural pride, and a deep love for his people.