Commission of Indian Affairs, East Tennessee

Name: Billy Joe Nuckles
1. Birthdate: 1943
Birthplace: Nickelsville VA

2. Residential Address: 1308 Kingsview Rd., Kingsport TN 37660

3. Educational Background:
High School: Dungannan High School Dungannan, VA
Did you graduate? Yes 1961
College: Individual Classes Northeast TN State, TVA
Did you graduate? No
Other: National Technical School, California Air
Conditioning/Refrigeration
Class A Electrician US Army ICS Industrial Electrician,
Electrician Eastman Kodak + US Dept. of Labor
Industrial Electrician ICS various other Technical courses
Team Management classes

4. Work (employment) History:
5/1961-9/1961 US Government Dept. of Agriculture
9/1961-1/1966 US Navy
2/1966-12/1999 Eastman Kodak- 21 years as an Electrician from 1987 to
12/1999 Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for Eastman Kodak
and Eastman Chemical Co.
1971-2001 Owner/operator of Nuckles Enterprises( Electrical, Heating & Air
Conditioning, Commercial refrigeration, Major Appliance repair, microwave
oven repair, plumbing and home improvements.)

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Monacan
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[x] Member, State-Recognized Tribe: Monacan
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[x] Other: Yuchi, Cherokee and Others

[x] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or
descent will need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
I think I would make a real fair and honest Commissioner. Of all the years I
have worked with the Indian people, I have never received a dime for my
services. I helped the Monacan people with some legal advice and
recommendations and helped them with different money raising to help pay for
almost 200 acres of land. I was councilman at-large for the Monacan Nation
for several years driving 8 hours round trip for each monthly meeting. I
also work with the Monacan's of Tennessee. I have been attending TCIA and
ACTIA meetings for some time.

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/23/2007

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1. Family: Been married to the same woman for over 41 years

2. Military Experience: 9/1961- 9/1965 US Navy
9/1965-1/20/1966 US Navy involuntary extended in Vietnam
1/21/1966-9/25/1966 Inactive reserve
1970-1974 US Navy Active Reserve
1975-1977 US Navy Reserve

3. Criminal History: NONE

4. Indian Community Involvement:
I have been involved with the Monacan Nation and other Tribes for over 15
years. I was councilman At-Large Representing the Tennessee Monacan for
several years. I was in charge of Fund raising at difficult times for the
Monacans and some more money raising for Tribes in Virginia and other
organizations.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04/23/2007

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Commission of Indian Affairs, East Tennessee

Name: Kippy Vaughn
1. Birthdate: 1965
Birthplace: Ocala, Florida

2. Residential Address: 522 West Wheeler St., Rockwood TN 37854

3. Educational Background:
High School: Minot High School Minot, ND
Did you graduate? Yes 1983
College:
Did you graduate?
Other: TN Correctional Academy - 1996

4. Work (employment) History:
Camelot Schools Kingston TN 2003-2004
State of Tennessee Child Services Knoxville TN 1999-2003
State of Tennessee Brushy Mtn. St. Prison Petros TN 1996-1998
State of Tennessee Morgan County Corr. Com. Wartburg TN 1996-1996
* Home School- Teacher- Math- Science-Lan. Art. 1006-1007

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Cherokee, Creek
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Member, State-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[x] Other: Descendant

[x] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or
descent will need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
As Commissioner I have worked with the people in the East District of
Tennessee, for recognition, Health care. I helped Jonesborough in their July
4th celebration by having a Org. set up hunting camps & c/o traditional
dancers.

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04//2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family:

2. Military Experience: None

3. Criminal History:

4. Indian Community Involvement:
Commissioner Tennessee Commissioner of Indina Affairs 2005-2007
Eastern Grand Division

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04//2007

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Commission of Indian Affairs, East Tennessee
Advisory Council on Tennessee Indian Affairs, East Tennessee

Name: Gena Robin (Robbie) Rector Cody
1. Birthdate: 1961
Birthplace: Loudon, Tennessee

2. Residential Address: 402 Cave Creek Road, Loudon TN 37774-7215

3. Educational Background:
High School: Lenoir City High School
Did you graduate? Yes
College:
Did you graduate?
Other: Loudon County Vo-Tech Center- 2.5 Years
(During and following high School graduation- Drafting)

4. Work (employment) History:
One Feather, Inc.-Painter
Little Bear Native American Trade Center-Owner
Lenoir City Board of Education- Teaching Assistant
Employer's Security Company- Security Officer
Partner's Home Health- CAN
Weigel's- Assistant Manager
Stop-n-Go District Store Manager

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Cherokee
[ ] member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[x] Member, State-Recognized Tribe: Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee Indians
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[ ] Other:

[ ] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or descent will
need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
I am active in Native American issues and I am aware of problems in the
Native American Community. I am interested in a rebirth in Tennessee of
Native American communities that hasn't existed in the last 200 years. I
would like to be a "voice" for the Native Americans in Tennessee and see a
future that they want to look forward to, (and be part of), like the proud
heritage that has been given to us by our ancestors.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/12/2007

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1. Family: Spouse- Jack Soco Cody
3 daughters: Shylena, Holly, Jacklyn

2. Military Experience: None

3. Criminal History: None

4. Indian Community Involvement:
Tennessee Council of Native Americans-TCNA
Unity gatherings of Native Americans across Tennessee
Food drives- Snowbird Community-NC
Clothes Drives- Snowbird Community- NC

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed 04/12/2007

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Commission of Indian Affairs, East Tennessee

Name: Valerie Ohle
1. Birthdate: 1957
Birthplace: Duell County, Nebraska

2. Residential Address: Not Published

3. Educational Background:
High School: Upton High School Upton, WY
Did you graduate? Yes
College: Black Hills state Univ., Univ. of Wyoming, and Laramie County
Community College
Did you graduate? No
Other: Various adult ed and management training courses through
employers and organizations, and for personal enrichment.

4. Work (employment) History:
Present Unemployed
2006-2007 CG Logistics
2005-2006 Chophouse South
1999-2005 Self Employed
1991-1999 University of Tennessee Medical Center

Information Required by TCA 4-34-104 (b)
5. Tribal Heritage: Delaware
[ ] Member, Federally-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Member, State-Recognized Tribe:
[ ] Tennessee State Roll:
[x] Other: Unenrolled

[ ] I am requesting Indian Preference in the nomination process.
(Proof of Native American Indian Tribal membership or
descent will need to be submitted to TNNAC for review.)

6. Description of suitability as Commissioner:
I am a 50 year old educated woman who maintains a balance home, family, and
community. I have been active in some form in the sate Indian community
since 2000, and have tried to stay abreast of state wide and national
American Indian issues since the late 90's. I have participated in the
process that drives the commission since 2000, and have participated in the
elections as a constituent since 2001, a delegate since 2003, and a
candidate since 2005. I have had experience in collegiate level government
as an officer (secretary) for two terms, and have served as the chairman of
a 501-c-3 for over 10 years. I have participated actively in both small,
grassroots organization and in large national organization.
I understand that not everyone can be pleased and that conflict happens, but
I also understand that conflict is often the first step to dialogue, and
that dialogue is the most important step in resolution. While the Commission
functions as an entity of the state of Tennessee and under its guidelines, I
also understand there are significant cultural traditions and conflicts that
must be dealt with and accommodated as much as possible for the Commission
to truly be representative of the Tennessee American Indian Community.
I believe the most important aspects of myself I can bring to the Commission
are Patience, tolerance, open-mindedness, the willingness to seek the advice
and guidance of others, especially my elders and mentors, and the knowledge
of who I am - a Delaware woman.

7. I swear/affirm that this information about me is true, accurate and complete.
Signature & Date: Signed 04/29/2007

Optional information for your public resume

1. Family: I live with my husband, 5 year-old daughter, 33 year-old
stepdaughter, and a 12 year-old step grandson (Standing Rock/Cheyenne River
Lakota). My 23 year-old daughter lives near us and attends college full-time
at Maryville. My Mother, stepfather, 1 brother, 1 sister and her husband, 1
niece, 1 nephew, my step-grand-mother, step aunt and her family, and a
step-uncle and his family are also here in this community. I have 1 brother
and sister-in-law and 1 niece in Georgia, and 1 nephew in South Carolina.
The remainder of my family is located out west.

2. Military Experience:

3. Criminal History:

4. Indian Community Involvement:
I have been actively involved both organizationally and individually for
many years. I currently serve on the Holston Conference Native American
Ministries Committee, and the board of Wisdom Keepers, Inc. I have recently
renewed my membership in the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA).
I am not affiliated with any other member groups beyond NAJA at this time.
As an individual, I started " First Nations First Saturday's", a monthly
social gathering and carry-in dinner for native people here in the Knoxville
area, am serving on the TNCIA committee to implement the first annual state
wide community Day of Healing that will take place on Columbus Day of this
year, am an active working member of TNCIA's American Indian Research
Initiative that is working on the research proposal for the state-wide
health and education needs assessment, am active in the grassroots working
group that is developing the Tennessee American Indian Migrations project
(tnaim.org). As chairman of Wisdom Keepers, INC., I am an active working
member of the revived Tanasi Journal project.

I swear/affirm that this information about me is true and accurate.
Signature and Date: Signed: 04/29/2007