Ernest “Bud” Moran

Ernest “Bud” Moran is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and grew up in Arlee, MT where he graduated high school. After graduation, Bud served 9 years with the United States Marine Corps. Bud attended Salish Kootenai College studying Business Administration.

Bud’s professional career is robust with leadership roles. Bud is a past Superintendent with the Bureau of Indian Affairs NW Region, as well as Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Councilmen and Chairmen, Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Gaming, Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal Credit Manager and worked with OEO program stationed at the University of Montana.

Bud currently serves on the Salish Kootenai Technology Board of Directors in addition to the Salish Kootenai College Foundation Board of Directors. Bud also served on the Salish Kootenai College Board of Directors in past years.