Finance Info
The Finance Department is responsible for managing and tracking the assets of the tribe. This task includes managing Federal, State & Private Grants, employee payroll and the benefits of the members of the Community.
Finance Department Contacts
Mitch Farmer, Director
Oversees the day to day operations of the tribe’s Finance Department.
(507)697-6185 ext. 2520 fax: (507)697-8619
mitch.farmer@lowersioux.com
Daneilla Bidinger, Tribal Benefits
Administers the Tribal Benefit Program, formerly known as GAP.
507-697-6185 ext. 2521
daneilla.bidinger@LowerSioux.com
Kathy Blackwell, Finance Clerk
Records payments received from both outside companies and internally
Records adjustments in Accounting system for Month-end Close
kathy.blackwell@lowersioux.com
Juan Hernandez, Accounts Payable
Processes payment for products and services to both outside companies and internally.
507-697-6185 ext. 2507
juan.hernandez@LowerSioux.com
Melissa Chee, Per Capita
Administers the Per Capita payments for the Community Members.
(507)697-6185 ext. 2526
melissa.chee@lowersioux.com
Loretta Dixon, Contracts & Grants Coordinator
Manages the Federal, State & Private Grants that Lower Sioux receives.
(507)697-6185 ext. 2522
loretta.dixon@lowersioux.com
Riley O’Neil, Assistant Grant Manager
(507)697-6185 ext. 8635
riley.oneil@lowersioux.com
39527 Res. Hwy. 1
P.O. Box 308
Morton, MN 56270
(507)697-6185