Joe Valandra

Joe serves as President & CEO of Tribal Ready, PBC, shaping the company’s direction and partnering with Tribal Nations to design, deploy, and govern sovereign digital infrastructure that Tribes own and operate under Tribal jurisdiction on Tribal lands, built to generate lasting economic value and a legacy for future generations. He is also Chairman of our Board of Directors.

A citizen of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Joe brings more than four decades of executive leadership across Tribal economic development, federal policy, gaming, and broadband. His career has been defined by helping Tribal Nations build and control enterprises that generate sustained economic value under Tribal authority.

Joe’s foundation in Indian gaming is extensive. He played a direct role in the early expansion of Tribal gaming, serving as Vice President of Development for a major casino development and management company, where he helped guide the strategy, financing, and execution of large-scale casino operations. He later served as Chief of Staff of the National Indian Gaming Commission (2005 - 2007), working at the center of federal oversight and Tribal governance, shaping policy and supporting Tribal Nations navigating regulatory complexity.

In the private sector, Joe served as Chairman & CEO of a global gaming manufacturer and supplier, leading international operations, managing large-scale teams, and driving innovation across gaming systems and products. His experience also extends into Class II and digital gaming, where he has helped develop technology-enabled platforms designed to benefit Tribal enterprises.