Harris named Lumbee tribal administrator
Jun. 22—PEMBROKE — The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has named a new tribal administrator.
During a special called meeting on Tuesday evening, the Lumbee Tribal Council voted to approve Ricky Harris as the new tribal administrator. Harris will begin work immediately in the new role.
Harris replaces Tammy Maynor, who has served as tribal administrator for two years. Maynor also serves as the director of Governmental Affairs for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
Harris is well known across Robeson County and previously served as Robeson County manager for eight years. Harris is from the Prospect Community.
The tribal administrator is nominated by the Lumbee tribal chairman.
Chairman John Lowery said the selection of a tribal administrator of this caliber, with Harris' experience is a win-win for the Lumbee people.
"Ricky Harris has a proven track record as a leader and he brought Robeson County forward during his time as county manager," Lowery said. "Harris has a wealth of knowledge and I am honored to have his guidance and leadership during my term as Tribal Chairman."
Harris has worked with the Lumbee Tribe in recent months as a tribal consultant. Harris said he is most excited about this opportunity to be able to work with the Lumbee People and advance the mission of improving services.
"Over the past few months, it has been amazing to see the Lumbee staff at work," Harris said. "This team provides services at a level like no other organization in Robeson County and I am honored to work with them for the continued advancement of my people."
