Native American Working Group

With direction from members of the Native American community, the Braves established a formal working group consisting of national Native American leaders. This group provides guidance and leadership with a national perspective on matters of importance to the Native American community.

Scott J. Davis

Scott J. Davis was appointed Executive Director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission in April 2009. As Executive Director, he serves at a cabinet level between North Dakota's state and tribal governments to address issues regarding education systems, court systems, economic development, social services, gaming, oil-energy, law enforcement, transportation, healthcare systems, veterans and youth. Davis holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Haskell Indian Nations University, and a Bachelor's degree in Business and Masters of Management Degree from the University of Mary, and is graduate of the Bush Foundation Native Nations Rebuilders Program and Executive Education at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and a descendant of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.

Marian (Vonnie) McCormick

Marian (Vonnie) McCormick has served as Principal Chief of the Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe for 28 years. Marian believes Native people are strong and honorable people. It is because of this belief that Marian has dedicated her life to serving the Native Community. As a teenager, Mrs. McCormick, began working with tribal elders on genealogical and historical research. During her 48 years of service, Marian has assisted the tribe in grant writing which has led her tribe to receive grants from the Administration of Native Americans as well as the U.S. Department of Education. She strives to educate others on issues facing the native community. Mrs. McCormick serves as the native representative of several advisory boards including U.S.D.A Elders Council and State Independent Living Council. Marian is a member of the National Congress of American Indians as well as the Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation.

Nealie McCormick

McCormick is Chief of Police for the City of Pelham and has more than 40 years of law enforcement experience. He is a Muskogee Creek Indian and a member of the Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe. He has advised federal, state and local agencies on Indian Affairs. McCormick is a graduate of Albany Regional Police Academy, Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange’s (GILEE) Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Georgia State University, Certificate of Public Management from Carl Vinson Institute University of Georgia. He and his wife, Marian, have two children and four grandchildren. They reside in Pelham.

Mike Stopp

Michael Stopp, Tahlequah, is currently serving as a Chief of Staff in the United States Congress. Mike has worked in communications, constituent relations and external affairs. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Stopp also serves as an Oklahoma Athletic Commissioner. He is a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class 32, Leadership Native Oklahoma Class 2 and Tahlequah leadership Class 16. Volunteering in the community is a passion for Mike. He has volunteered for multiple organizations including the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, American Indian Merit Award, Help-In-Crisis, and other service and education programs. While a cadet at West Point, he was the co-founder for the Native American Heritage Forum. The Forum was established to recruit American Indian cadets, establish a community for Native cadets while attending the U.S. Military Academy, and to expose cadets and faculty to Native American culture while at the academy. The program was copied and adopted at both the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force Academy. Along with volunteering, Stopp is a high school sports official and has volunteered to officiate the indigenous bowl the last two-years, which is an all-star football game for American Indian, High School football players from across the country.