Kip Ritchie

Chief Operations Officer

Kip Ritchie is a member of the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe and recently completed his term as PBDC Board Member and subsequently continued as Interim Board Member until 2008. Kip currently serves the Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for managing all hands-on operational aspects of the company. Additionally, he assists the CEO in ensuring that PBDC goals are met or exceeded. Guided by the objectives of PBDC and its Tribal philosophy and values, and the direction of the CEO, the COO handles the day-to-day supervision and decision-making to ensure PBDC success. The COO also provides day-to-day leadership and management to implement goals and direction provided by CEO. Kip is responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives. Prior to his appointment as COO, Kip served as Senior Vice President for the PBDC. Kip holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin. He also serves as the Chair of the Forest County Potawatomi Community Foundation Advisory Board, serves on the Advisory Board for the American Indian Business Network, National Indian Gaming Association Associate Member Board, the Native American Finance Conference Board of Directors, and the Native American Contractors Association Board of Directors and the Children's Health Alliance Advisory Board. Kip works closely with the Indian Country to ensure that tribal economic development opportunities are preserved and advanced for the Forest County Potawatomi Community and all tribes.