Office of the Chair

The Office of the Chair is established in Article V, Section 1 of the Wilton Rancheria Constitution and serves as the Executive Branch of the government.

Jesus Tarango

Chairman
Current Term 2024-2028

Raquel Williams

Vice-Chair
Current Term 2022-2026

The Executive Branch of Wilton Rancheria is led by the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who oversee the Tribe’s six key departments: Cultural Preservation, Education, Enrollment, Health, Housing, and Indian Child Welfare.

Each department is led by a director who is nominated by the Chairperson and confirmed by the Wilton Rancheria Tribal Council.

The Chairperson’s powers include, but are not limited to: administering all departments and committees created by the Tribal Council; proposing legislation and an annual budget to the Tribal Council; calling the Annual and Special meetings of the General Council; and negotiating and entering into treaties, compacts, contracts, and agreements with other governments, organizations, and individuals.

To reach the Office of the Chair please email: officeofthechair@wiltonrancheria-nsn.gov

Saray Mejia

Tribal Government Administrative Assistant

Nicholas Wooten

Executive Assistant

Cary Trzcinski

Tribal Peace Officer