Chippewa Cree Tribe business maintains focus on technology advancements and customer service

Plain Green, LLC, a wholly-owned business of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, announces the appointment of Pete Stiffarm as IT infrastructure and facilities manager. Stiffarm is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre (Aaniiih) Tribe from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Ft. Belknap, Montana. With a goal of enhancing business processes and customer service for Plain Green Loans, Stiffarm’s new leadership role is focused on implementing new software and technology.

“Our growth as an organization is possible only because of people — including our team members and our customers,” said Ian Stamper-Windy Boy, chief operating officer of Plain Green. “By appointing Pete in the role as IT infrastructure and facilities manager, we are continuing technology advancements focused on business continuity and customer support. Pete’s hiring is another example of our commitment to employ the best Native talent where possible. He is a welcome member of the management team.”

Stiffarm previously was manager of IT, marketing and security for Plain Green Loans, from 2012 to 2014, before leaving to serve as IT Specialist at Independence Bank. Stiffarm also served as computer technician and webmaster at Stone Child College 2009 to 2012. Stiffarm has also been an adjunct Instructor at Stone Child College since 2011. Stiffarm has a Master of Information Systems degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems from Montana State University – Northern.

“It’s exciting to be back at Plain Green because the company has an even bigger vision for the future,” says Stiffarm. “We have a brand new management team and we are fully committed to improving people’s lives. We are continuously looking for ways to support the Chippewa Cree Tribe and the community — from education to health care and economic impact. In addition, my team and I are focused on enhancing the customer experience for Plain Green Loans. I look forward to great progress for the business and the tribe.”

The Chippewa Cree Tribal Transit Department has announced a new schedule which is effective immediately. Please be advised within the next few weeks, the Transit Department will be implementing a fare of $.50 for each passenger for one way rides, elders 60 and over and disabled will be free.  Punch cards will be available for purchase.

For questions or concerns, please contact the Transit Department at 395-5025 or 395-8726.

Resolution of long-standing legal issues for Chippewa Cree Tribe and Chippewa Cree Tribe Development Corporation means new opportunities for Native American community

Plain Green, LLC, the premier online resource for the short-term financial needs of underbanked and subprime consumers, today announces a successful settlement with BEH Gaming Ltd related to loans to the Chippewa Cree Tribe and Chippewa Cree Tribe Development Corporation. Plain Green’s settlement and payment of the debt to BEH releases the Chippewa Cree Tribe and Chippewa Cree Tribe Development Corporation from all liability. The settlement amount is under seal of court order.