Chuck Garrett

Chuck Garrett serves as Chief Executive Officer of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), the for-profit arm of the Cherokee Nation. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he oversees a diversified portfolio that includes gaming, hospitality, federal contracting, and investment management. His leadership is central to the tribe's economic development strategy, particularly in the expansion of its gaming operations.

Garrett frequently represents CNB in regulatory and legislative matters related to gaming expansion. A notable example is his role in Arkansas’s Pope County casino licensing process, where he has updated committees on application periods and recruitment efforts for the region's gaming license. This highlights his active involvement in shaping the tribal gaming landscape beyond Oklahoma.

In addition to his duties at CNB, Garrett is a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, contributing his expertise to national conservation and community forestry initiatives. His professional biography is consistently validated by multiple independent sources, including the Cherokee Phoenix, the Tulsa Flyer, and the U.S. Endowment’s own website.