Much was expected of David Greendeer. It turned out to be misplaced confidence.
David Greendeer has been the Tribal Administrator since January 1, 2022. And, his 16-month tenure has failed to produce the best management practices promised. As a matter of fact, it has been a relentless “shock and awe campaign.”
When he did offer a staff moral booster, it was so ridiculous, it had to be retracted. He rarely meets with staff directors unless he’s pressured or called in. He has tried to involve shady consultants in sensitive Tribal business and he is constantly inserting himself in Tribal politics while changing sides. His involvement in a legal matter is another outrage. His behavior with women has not improved and has worsened according to sources.
We also learned the “Invisible Man” moniker is solid. Why? The David Greendeer rarely comes to work. He shows up about 3 (maybe 4) days a week, for 5 hours a day at most. All staff but one other top administrator work 8-10 hours or more a day. So to say that the staff is on autopilot is an understatement.
Now this would not be so bad if he actually did his job. As a salaried administrator, you are expected to produce impactful policies, methods and management strategies that benefit the Tribe. It is not based on an hourly rate. But the guy has not done a thing to move us forward.
“The most envious of all people on earth are those who are extremely ambitious but too lazy to take action.”
