Council of the Cherokee Nation

First name:	Joshua
Last name:	Sam
E-mail:	joshua-sam@cherokee.org
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Notes:	77693 S. 4640 Rd. Stilwell, OK 74960 Council Cell 918-316-4188 District 7 Councilor Joshua Sam is a lifetime resident of Stilwell, OK, and a graduate of Stilwell High School. Sam earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree (emphasis in Financial Planning) from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. Joshua has worked with CNE, CNBC, and Cherokee Nation with accounting and audit positions. Joshua has been married to Jessica Sam for 11 years, and the couple has three children: a son, Skyler; and two daughters, Scarlett and Saydee. Joshua attends the Christian Worship Center in Stilwell. Additionally, he serves the community by participating on multiple civics boards to include the Stilwell Kiwanis Club, Stilwell Chamber of Commerce, Adair County Boys and Girls Club, and Stilwell Soccer Club.

Department Name	Title	Start Date	End Date	Appointed By

Cherokee Nation Business, Inc Advisory Board	Member	8/31/2023	8/14/2027	Appointed by the Rules Committee on August 31, 2023
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE	Councilor	9/13/2021	8/14/2025
CULTURE COMMITTEE	Member	8/14/2021	8/14/2025
EDUCATION COMMITTEE	Councilor	9/13/2021	8/14/2025
EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE	Chair Termed-out: 8/14/2029	8/31/2023	8/14/2025
EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE SUB COMMITTEE - PAC	Member	9/30/2021	8/14/2025
HEALTH COMMITTEE	Councilor	9/13/2021	8/14/2025
RESOURCE COMMITTEE	Councilor	9/13/2021	8/14/2025
RULES COMMITTEE	Councilor	8/14/2021	8/14/2025
TRIBAL COUNCIL	Councilor Termed-out: 8/14/2029	8/14/2021	8/14/2025	District 7 - Flint