Tim Reynon Steps Down to Lead Tribe

Tim Reynon, former head of Washington’s Office of Indian Affairs, has stepped down to take a full-time role on the Puyallup Tribe Council, marking a major leadership shift as the newly elevated cabinet-level agency enters transition. Reynon, who helped craft a landmark executive order boosting tribal-state collaboration, leaves behind a legacy that reshaped how state agencies engage with tribes. His departure follows the recent exit of Jaime Martin, the first Native American on the governor’s senior staff, who also played a key role in the same executive order. Governor Ferguson has appointed Gordon James, a seasoned tribal leader with Skokomish experience, as interim director while a permanent replacement is sought. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aba3374b34d681e0