Bennett hired as new PIA Tribal Administrator

Everett Bennett is set to serve as the new tribal administrator for the Petersburg Indian Association.

PIA announced earlier this week that Bennett was officially hired for the job and will start on May 20.

"The council is extremely excited to have them started as the new tribal administrator," PIA Council President Debra O'Gara told the Pilot. "They come with a lot of experience ... I could go on and on..."

Born and raised in Petersburg, Bennett is a tribal citizen who has served the community over the last several years as the Petersburg representative on the SEARHC Board of Directors, an EM...