The Southern Ute Growth Fund operates and manages the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s businesses and business investments, overseeing a significant portfolio of companies and investments in energy, real estate, construction, and private equity. The Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Seibel, as the Southern Ute Growth Fund Executive Director.

“On behalf of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, I look forward to working with Mr. Seibel as he assumes the role of Executive Director of the Southern Ute Growth Fund,” said Chairman Christine Sage.

“I am humbled and excited to be selected as the new Southern Ute Growth Fund Executive Director and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead. The challenges are coming from all directions and assembling a team of professionals that exemplify a great attitude, honest, and willingness to work hard for the membership’s equity will be paramount to our continued success,” said Seibel.

For the last five years, Seibel has been the owner and operator of ONE Enterprises, LLC. He previously spent 20 years working in various leadership positions within the Southern Ute Growth Fund.

Seibel obtained his Bachelor’s of Science, Business Management in 2013 from Fort Lewis College. Seibel, and his wife Melanie, have six children: Roman, Dylan, Trae, Cloe, Ellie, Clay and one exchange daughter Miriam and six grandchildren. He is a lifelong learner, farmer, rancher, coach, Sundancer, and entrepreneur.

Seibel will assume the new position on Monday, July 8.