Our Board of Directors

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    Chief Henry Red Cloud

    PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

    Chief Henry is a direct descendant of Chief Mahpiya Luta and serves as Executive Director of Red Cloud Renewable. A respected Lakota leader, he founded Lakota Solar Enterprises and has trained over 1,100 Indigenous students in solar and sustainable building. He is honored to lead efforts that empower Native communities through energy sovereignty and cultural resilience.

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    John Red Cloud

    VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

    John is a 6th-generation direct-lineal descendant of famed Oglala leader Chief Red Cloud. John was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and as the Director of Programs and Operations for Red Cloud Renewable, is honored to advance the deployment of clean energy initiatives among the Oglala Lakota Nation, and on behalf of Indigenous communities across the country.

  • Lynn Dee Rapp

    VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD

    Lynn Dee Rapp is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Vice President of the Red Cloud Renewable Board of Directors. A longtime leader in finance, economic development, healthcare, and tribal advocacy, Lynn has worked for decades to expand economic opportunity and strengthen financial sustainability in Native communities.

    Lynn is the founder and president of Eagle Opportunity, where her work has included advising American Indian tribes on financial management, economic development, and alternative energy. Her financial career has included senior-level work at Morgan Stanley and leadership with SeaCrest Investment Management, with a particular focus on financial solutions for tribal nations and institutional clients. She has also served in leadership and board roles with organizations supporting Native enterprise, education, investment, and healthcare, including the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development and the American Indian College Fund.

    Her commitment to renewable energy is closely connected to economic development and job creation in Indian Country. Lynn has publicly advocated for utility-scale renewable energy development on the Pine Ridge Reservation, emphasizing the potential for solar and wind projects to create employment, investment, and greater self-sufficiency for tribal communities.

    Lynn began her professional career as a registered nurse and holds a bachelor's degree in administration. She also completed graduate-level study in the Critical Elements of Consulting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She brings to Red Cloud Renewable extensive experience in finance, business development, Native enterprise, healthcare, and renewable energy, along with a longstanding commitment to creating opportunities for Indigenous communities.

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    Cheryl Fox

    SECRETARY OF THE BOARD

    Cheryl joined the Red Cloud Renewable Board in 2020, bringing over 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Having served as both Director of Administration and Director of Development, she offers deep insight into organizational growth—and an even deeper passion for RCR’s mission to uplift Indigenous communities through sustainability. Cheryl is honored to support a movement rooted in cultural strength and environmental justice.

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    Elsie Walker

    TREASURER OF THE BOARD

    Elsie retired in 2011 as president of The Mountain Institute, which conducted development programs across major mountain ranges worldwide. She previously supervised a 15-year development program in Tibet and connected with Red Cloud Renewable in 2012, introducing compressed earth block. Through The Humanitarian Project, she’s helped fund RCR initiatives. Elsie serves on several nonprofit boards and lives near Washington, DC, with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

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    Don Kelley

    BOARD MEMBER

    Don is the retired leader of Dakota Rural Action and a longtime advocate for sustainable rural communities. He and his wife Kim are lifelong South Dakotans with a deep respect for the language, customs, and history of the Oglala Lakota Nation. Don is honored to serve on the Red Cloud Renewable Board and support its mission of Native-led climate action.

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    Robert Burkybile

    BOARD MEMBER

    Robert Burkybile is the Chief of the Modoc Nation. He was appointed the position of Second Chief before being elected in 2022. Prior to that, he worked for the Nation in many roles including executive director of the financial services authority, housing director, and director of operations for the Nation. His priorities are housing and education for Modoc citizens."

Our Staff

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    Chief Henry Red Cloud

    FOUNDER & CEO

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    John Red Cloud

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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    Gloria Red Cloud

    CARETAKER

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    Cheryl Fox

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

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    Michelle Hayden

    DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

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    Alicia Hayden

    WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

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    Keva New Holy

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

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    Virgil Two Eagles

    SOLAR ASSOCIATE

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    Silas Red Cloud

    SOLAR ASSOCIATE

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    Terri Iron Cloud

    SOLAR ASSOCIATE

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    Doug Cross

    FACILITIES & GROUNDS ASSISTANT