Our Club Board of Directors creates clubs vision, plans programs, develops funding, and more. We are looking for experienced people who are invested in this community’s youth and are excited about being a key component of this organization. If you are interested in becoming a board member please fill out an application and email it to Bruce LeClaire at bleclaire@southernute-nsn.gov.
Our Board
Southern Ute Tribal Member, resident of Ignacio, Colorado, and Ignacio High School Alumni. Amy has been involved in the Tribal Government including a 3-year term on the Southern Ute Tribal Council, and Executive Officer for the Tribe’s Permanent Fund under the Late Chairman Jimmy Newton Jr. for a three-year term managing the tribal government and professional portfolio. She continues to work for the Southern Ute Tribe in collaboration with its entities for over 20 years in various tribal departments, providing services to the Southern Ute tribal membership and tribal community. Currently serving as the Tribal Information Services Director.
Amy also serves as the PIO, for the Southern Ute Incident Management Team, who is tasked with managing the COVID-19 pandemic for the health and safety of the Southern Ute Tribe and its membership.
Her youth focused activities include volunteering as a coach for Ignacio High School Volleyball team and for the Southern Ute tribal community; and being highly involved with her three children and two granddaughters.
“Having been raised on the Southern Ute Reservation and off the reservation during my younger years, I have a strong relationship with my culture when it comes to teaching who I am. Upon my return home in 1995, I have worked for the Southern Ute Tribe, starting at the old Sky Ute Casino for 10 yrs. in various positions and currently with Southern Ute Tribe’s TERO Division. I am a former BGC Board member when it was first being developed and have returned to be of service to the Southern Ute Boys and Girls Club. I have seen many family members children proceed thru the club, growing and thriving as the Mission states.
Growing up we didn’t have a BGC, we had summer school programs and those were what kept us outside, learning and understanding our selves and our social skills while our families worked. My contribution to BGC is to see the children enjoy what is offered by the program, the community to flourish in harmony and with my hindsight to assist the BGC program, community and children.”
A member of the Sothern Ute Indian Tribe, Mr. Baker grew up in the Durango, CO area and enlisted into the Navy in 1985, commissioned as a Naval Officer by the President of the U.S. in 2004 and is a graduate from Mustang University. He severed our Country for over 30 years as a Deep-Sea Diver and led/managed over twelve forward deployed missions worldwide for numerous national security line items and joint NATO operations worldwide. Twelve years of his time in the Navy was working for the Chief of Naval Operations for Special Projects, where he was the Officer-in-Charge of the most decorated diving command in U.S. military history, which is the same command he received his commission from.
After the Navy, he was employed with the Southern Ute Growth Fund as a Safety Officer and also served as the Executive Director. Raymond is now currently retired and spends his off-time volunteering as the Vice-Commander of the Southern Ute Veterans Association, Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Board of Ethics Board Member, Adaptive Sports Association, Veteran of Foreign Wars, American Legion and an active Elks Club member. For his leisure time activities, he enjoys the outdoors (hiking/camping/fly fishing/hunting) and re-designs/fabricates historical diving equipment that has been sold throughout the world.
“I am so thankful that Ignacio and the Pine River Valley are part of my earliest memories and now I call it home. My parents moved me back to Texas at 7, but we frequently came back for visits and maintained friendships in the area. I met my amazing husband while visiting Durango and we started out life together here. We were not able to stay, but we started an amazing adventure moving to Farmington (NM), then Keller, TX. We moved back to Farmington then to Calgary, AB which was a remarkable opportunity. After Calgary we found ourselves in Keller once again. We were able to stay in Keller for several more years until we relocated to Tulsa, OK. All these moves had beneficial and challenging adventures, and we were able to learn about different communities and cultures.
I am an extremely proud Mom to three incredible children. Being a mom was a glorious experience. I am an extremely proud to have three independent, successful grown-ups. We stayed very involved in their schools and extracurricular activities. That kept us very busy through the years. Having an “empty nest” was tough in the beginning, but we were blessed with the opportunity to purchase a business in Ignacio. As with anywhere we lived we fully jumped into the community. I was elected as a Trustee for the Town Board of Ignacio and I have served on the Ignacio Creative District Board and recently joined the Board for BGC. I will work to promote the club and support our staff as they guide the development of the youth in our program. For the future I hope to learn and understand more about the culture and history of the SUIT and the area.”
My name is Brandilyn Archuleta, and I am an enrolled member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and a Southern Ute Descendant. I grew up in Ignacio, Colorado, and I am married with four sons and two grandsons. With 20 years of experience in Family/Case Management and Family/Victim Advocacy, I have dedicated my career to supporting and empowering families and individuals. Over the past two decades, I have navigated complex social dynamics and provided critical advocacy services, consistently leading to positive outcomes and strengthened community ties.
As a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and a Southern Ute Descendant, I bring a unique cultural perspective and a deep commitment to community engagement. My ability to understand and address the needs of diverse populations, coupled with my skills in family and victim advocacy, positions me as a valuable contributor. My experience in managing sensitive cases and fostering inclusive environments is a significant asset to strategic discussions and governance.
I am passionate about helping families and children in my community. I am dedicated to leveraging my skills and experiences to contribute to the success of this organization. My goal while being a board member is to support initiatives like those of the Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, which aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment that guides each young person on their path to developing good character, respect of culture, diversity, academic excellence, and development of a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Mrs. Randi Rock, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, a Southern Ute descendant, and of Hispanic heritage, was born and raised in Ignacio, Colorado. She is married and is the proud mother of one daughter and grandmother to one grandson.
Mrs. Rock has served in various capacities within the Southern Ute Indian Tribe for the past ten years and currently holds the position of Probation Clerk with the Southern Ute Tribal Court. In 2024, she was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Prior to her appointment, Mrs. Rock actively volunteered with the Club, leading activities such as a beading club and assisting with summer barbecues. Her long-standing commitment to the youth of the community reflects her deep appreciation for the Club as a safe and nurturing environment for children.
As a board member, Mrs. Rock is dedicated to ensuring that all youth are provided with a secure space in which to grow, learn, and engage positively with their peers. Furthermore, she is committed to supporting the Club’s staff in their mission to guide and mentor the next generation.