Reggie Wassana

Reggie Wassana currently serves as the Governor of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2021, Governor Wassana has led the Tribes through an era of stability, growth, and strong governance. A graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, he has more than three decades of experience in tribal government, housing, and economic development.

Before becoming Governor, Wassana served as a Legislator for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe, including a two-year term as Speaker of the Legislature. Prior to that role, Wassana held the position as Executive Director of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Housing Authority for 15 years, as well as holding directorship roles with two other tribal housing entities. He has also elected to serve as Chairman of the Tribal Council on several occasions. His administration has focused on fiscal responsibility, education, cultural revitalization, and economic expansion—helping strengthen the Tribes’ sovereignty and opportunities for future generations.

Governor Wassana has also served on several national boards and advisory committees, including the Secretary of the Interior’s Advisory Committee for three years under Secretaries Deb Haaland and Doug Burgum, the Indian Health Service Advisory Committee, and the Board of the National Congress of American Indians. Through these appointments and elected positions, he continues to advocate for policies that advance tribal self-determination, health, and prosperity across Indian Country.