Gerard Gallegos shares an inside joke with Justine “Bear” Lang as they respectfully greet during Gerard’s retirement party, Wednesday, April 1.

Gerard Gallegos, who served as the Division Head for Building Maintenance, takes a moment to pause and look over the crowd during his retirement party.

Chief Financial Officer, Christine Hudgens stood in the Hall of Warriors to share with the guests some words of gratitude for Gerard’s many years of service.

Gerard Gallegos was gifted a Pendleton blanket, presented by Tribal Council Treasurer, Mike Olguin and Director of Property and Facilities, Tyson Thompson in honor of his commitment to the tribal organization.

Executive Officer Lindsay Box presents a gift to Gerard Gallegos in honor of his service to the tribal organization. Gerard has been employed by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe since 1995 when he started in the Food and Beverage and Security Departments at the Sky Ute Casino. He transferred over to the Permanent Fund in 1997 to join Building Maintenance and in 2015 he became the Division Head

Photo Credit: Conrad Thompson | The Southern Ute Drum