He was elected Tribal Chairman in April 2016. Kenneth Kahn, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, was first elected to serve on the Business Committee of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians in March 2003. Board Vice-Chair: Kenneth Kahn Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Horn earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2004 and Master of Science in accounting in 2005 from SMU and began her career with Hunt Oil and KPMG Chicago as an auditor.

In 2017, she received the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Distinguished Alumni Emerging Leader Award for her achievements, outstanding character, and good citizenship. Horn as “Executive of the Year” in 2014 and she appeared in Oklahoma Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list in 2012. The Native American Finance Officers Association selected Ms. Horn was appointed to the US Department of Treasury’s Tribal Advisory Committee of which she serves as Chairwoman. In that capacity, she managed the finances of the largest federally-recognized tribe in the United States. She previously served as Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation from 2011-2019. Hadsten House’s employees were made aware of the pending closure in June and provided with opportunities to transfer to similar positions at the Chumash Casino Resort Hotel and Hotel Corque.Īs the largest employer in the Santa Ynez Valley, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians employs nearly 1,500 residents of Santa Barbara County.Lacey Horn, Cherokee Nation, is the CEO of Native Advisory LLC, a strategic and financial consulting firm serving tribal leaders. “The renovation will include the removal of the property’s indoor swimming pool, which will allow space for an outdoor courtyard area that will surely become a popular gathering spot for both guests and the local community.” “This will be a complete room and property remodel aimed at positioning Hadsten House as a highly favorable option in the competitive Solvang hotel market,” said John Elliott, CEO of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.

The 71-room hotel located at 1450 Mission Drive in Solvang was built in 1972 and bought by the tribe in 2012, adding the property to a hospitality portfolio that includes the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez and Hotel Corque in Solvang. SANTA YNEZ, CA - AugHadsten House, the Solvang-area hotel owned by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, will close on September 1 for significant renovations, with an approximate reopening date slated for spring of 2022.

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