Vision Statement
The vision of the Tribal Gaming Protection Network is to empower gaming professionals, regulators, and tribal governments to ensure the integrity and professionalism of gaming and the prosperity of tribes.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tribal Gaming Protection Network is to provide unique resources, educational materials, and cutting-edge programs to gaming professionals, regulators, and governments to enhance the integrity and professionalism of gaming and tribal enterprises for the prosperity of tribal communities.
The vision of the Tribal Gaming Protection Network is to empower gaming professionals, regulators, and tribal governments to ensure the integrity and professionalism of gaming and the prosperity of tribes.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Tribal Gaming Protection Network is to provide unique resources, educational materials, and cutting-edge programs to gaming professionals, regulators, and governments to enhance the integrity and professionalism of gaming and tribal enterprises for the prosperity of tribal communities.
From the beginning
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Where we are now |
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2002
EagleIntel Network was formed, an initiative of Chairman Ernest Stevens Jr. of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) was to establish a national tribal association that would promote sharing of information among tribes on impacting the gaming industry to ensure the integrity and protection of gaming operations and regulations. 2010 Tribal Gaming Protection Network (TGPN) formed renaming the EagleIntel Network. 
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2020
Frances Alvarez appointed Chairwoman of TGPN 2018 TGPN formed as a 501(c)6 Non-Profit Membership Organization 2017 TGPNG Board of Directors and Advisory Board total 18 members 2015 Andrew Hofstetter appointed as TGPN Chairman 
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Meet our Board of Directors
Executive Board
Chairwoman of TGPN, Frances Alvarez
Community member of San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
Frances began her career in gaming regulation in 2001. Now Frances is the Vice President of Professional Services for Merydyan. Previously Frances was the Licensing manager for the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Gaming Commission there she was accountable for maintaining the utmost integrity for the background investigations and licensing process. Networking and educating are initiatives she is very passionate about. Frances provides awareness for the issues that veterans, young mothers and women in need of empowerment experience. She does this by ensuring those she represents, have a platform and voice through her when required. Using her voice and expertise, she has gained over her career and personal journey, a place as a respected speaker and board of director’s member for national tribal organizations. She is committed to giving back to tribal communities and supporting the individual and professional growth of women.
Community member of San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
Frances began her career in gaming regulation in 2001. Now Frances is the Vice President of Professional Services for Merydyan. Previously Frances was the Licensing manager for the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Gaming Commission there she was accountable for maintaining the utmost integrity for the background investigations and licensing process. Networking and educating are initiatives she is very passionate about. Frances provides awareness for the issues that veterans, young mothers and women in need of empowerment experience. She does this by ensuring those she represents, have a platform and voice through her when required. Using her voice and expertise, she has gained over her career and personal journey, a place as a respected speaker and board of director’s member for national tribal organizations. She is committed to giving back to tribal communities and supporting the individual and professional growth of women.
Vice Chairman of TGPN, David Vialpando
Secretary of TGPN, Julie Hakman
President and CEO of a Native/Woman owned company. Julie has over 30 years in innovative business leadership. Her involvement in background screening began in 1997 when she was recruited to launch World Gaming Network (WGN), the leading provider of screening services for the gaming industry. In 2005, Julie created AmericanChecked, Inc. a TERO certified, Native women-owned nationally accredited business, heralded as “One of the Top 20 Business’s on the Rise.” Julie is a recognized leader in the screening industry, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, a national member of SHRM, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, Past Chair on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners, Board of Trustees for the Carver Foundation, member of the prestigious International Masters of Gaming Law, and has served as a consultant to the Casino Management Association Executive Board and the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA). Julie was honored by NIGA for outstanding contributions; she was the recipient of the Crystal Award honoring Outstanding Small Business Person of the Year and the US Chamber’s Blue Ribbon Award for excellence in business strategy, employee development, and community involvement. Most recently, AmericanChecked was recognized as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in America by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and was the recipient of the Better Bureau Business Torch Award. Julie is a featured speaker at numerous Gaming, Safety, HR and Education events. |
Treasurer of TGPN, Nicole Waddell, CPA
Nicole began her career in gaming back in 2008, providing CFO and consulting services for tribal governments and their enterprise operations. Nicole has a passion for sharing information on financial management best practices and she has developed and presented training topics on financial statement analysis and management for the National Indian Gaming Association's Master Certification Course. Nicole is a Public accountant licensed in CA and NY state, and provides service to tribal clients through her Accountancy Corporation. She is holds and MBA from Colorado State University and is a Graduate of University of Nevada Reno's (UNR) Executive Development program for casino management, she holds a gaming management certificate as well from UNR.
Nicole began her career in gaming back in 2008, providing CFO and consulting services for tribal governments and their enterprise operations. Nicole has a passion for sharing information on financial management best practices and she has developed and presented training topics on financial statement analysis and management for the National Indian Gaming Association's Master Certification Course. Nicole is a Public accountant licensed in CA and NY state, and provides service to tribal clients through her Accountancy Corporation. She is holds and MBA from Colorado State University and is a Graduate of University of Nevada Reno's (UNR) Executive Development program for casino management, she holds a gaming management certificate as well from UNR.
Board of Directors
Joe Osterloh
TGPN Board of Director
Director of Compliance,
Morongo Gaming
Commission
Joe "Billy" David TGPN Board of Director Owner/Lead Consultant, Bo-Co-Pa & Associates Enrolled Klamath Tribe of Oregon Oscar Schuyler TGPN Board of Director Executive Director of the Morongo Tribal Gaming Commission 
Mark Powless TGPN Board of Director Gaming Commission Chairman, Oneida Gaming Commission Enrolled Oneida Nation 
Jason Williams TGPN Board of Director Backgrounds & Licensing Manager, Chickasaw Nation Gaming Commission Enrolled Choctaw Nation 
Eddie Ilko TGPN Board of Director and NICSA Chairman Claims Manager, Sycuan Resort Casino
Jodie DiLascio TGPN Advisory Board Member Director, Tribal Gaming, BMM TestLabs |
Regina Baca
TGPN Advisory Board Member
Kevin Parker
TGPN Advisory Board Member
Co-owner Lynx Gaming Solutions
Enrolled Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy
Richard Frias
TGPN Advisory Board Member
Attorney/Owner,
Frias Indian Law and Policy
Enrolled Chihene Nde Nation of New Mexico