Michell Hicks
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Principal Chief
In office
2003–2015
Preceded byLeon Jones
Succeeded byPatrick Lambert

Michell A. Hicks is a Cherokee politician serving as Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. He served three terms as Principal Chief from 2003 to 2015. In 2023, he was reelected Principal Chief for the fourth time.[1][2]

Early life

Hicks was born and raised on the Qualla Boundary, the land trust of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.[3] He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Carolina University. He and his wife Marsha have 5 children.[4]

Career

Prior to serving as Principal Chief, Hicks has also served as the Eastern Band's Executive Director of Budget and Finance.[4]

In 2023, Hicks was reelected Principal Chief after winning 65% of the votes.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hicks wins fourth term as Cherokee chief". Smoky Mountain News. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ↑ "Hicks voted in again as Principal Chief of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, defeating incumbent Sneed". WLOS. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  3. ↑ "Mental Etiquette of a Leader" (PDF). United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  4. 1 2 "Principal Chief Michell Hicks". Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  5. ↑ "Hicks, Tribal Council sworn in as new Eastern Band of Cherokee leaders". Blue Ridge Public Radio. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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