Ho-Chunk CEO and leadership

Lance Morgan is the CEO at Ho Chunk, Inc. Morgan launched Ho-Chunk, Inc. in 1994 as the economic development corporation for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. During his association with Ho-Chunk, Inc. he has directed the development of 30 subsidiaries with operations throughout the United States and in five foreign countries. Morgan is a research affiliate with the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development; an Honoring Nations High Honors recipient in 2000 and recipient of the Innovations in American Government Award in 2001, both presented by Harvard Kennedy School of Business. He has served as an Economic Policy Consultant for the U.S. Department of the Interior and was appointed to the Consumer Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. in 2006. In 2010, he was named Regional Minority Small Business Person of the Year by the SBA. In 2011, Morgan was selected as a Champion of Change honoree by the White House and President Obama. He is an adjunct professor at several universities around the country. Morgan is a member of the American Bar Association, the Minnesota Bar Association, and the Nebraska Bar Association. Morgan holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Nebraska and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He is an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Angela Derochie is a Chief Financial Officer at HO-CHUNK INC and is based in Winnebago, Nebraska. She has worked as Manager at King, Reinsch, Prosser. Angela studied at Morningside College between 1996 and 2000 and Drake University between 2000 and 2001.

Performance-driven Senior Executive offering 14 years of comprehensive achievements in Economic Development Strategy across Government Contracting, Retail, Distribution, Marketing, and Construction disciplines. Operational leadership roles include multi-million dollar P&L management and strategic planning for corporation with $100M in managed assets. Visionary, creative, & dedicated leadership with a drive for managed growth through excellence, transparency and cooperation. Recognized for ability to incorporate innovative management techniques resulting in enhanced business practices, increased productivity and profits. Proven success in business development and a fast-paced growth strategy building a sustainable organization. MBA/BBA in Accounting.

Dennis Johnson is a Chief Investment Officer at HO-CHUNK INC and is based in Nebraska. He has worked as Controller at HO-CHUNK INC and Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at HO-CHUNK INC. Dennis works or has worked as MEMBER at Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota. He studied at University of South Dakota between 1999 and 2007.

Sharon Frenchman is a Chief Administrative Officer at HO-CHUNK INC and is based in Winnebago, Nebraska. She has worked as Operations Manager at HO-CHUNK INC and Director of Administration at HO-CHUNK INC. Sharon attended Morningside College and Briar Cliff University.