Watchman selected to lead Native American Bank board
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Derrick Watchman, Diné, has been named chairman of the board of directors of Native American Bank, the only multi-tribally owned community development bank in the United States. The longtime finance and economic development executive succeeds Kent Paul, who held the post for 22 years.
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Derrick Watchman, a longtime finance and economic development executive, has been selected as chairman of Native American Bank’s board of directors, succeeding Kent Paul after 22 years in the post.
Native American Bank, based in Denver, announced Watchman’s selection in a release. The bank is the only multi-tribally owned community development bank in the United States.
Watchman, Diné, is the chief information officer of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, where he previously served as the CEO. He also is president and owner of Sagebrush Hill Group LLC, which advises Indian Country clients on economic development and other issues.
His career has included work in banking, gaming, energy and business development. Watchman previously served as vice president and senior relationship manager with JP Morgan Chase Bank’s Native American Banking Group. He also worked with Wells Fargo Bank’s Native American gaming, banking and finance group.
Watchman also served as chief operating officer and general manager of the Navajo Nation’s Diné Power Authority.
To read the full article, please see the June 11, 2026, edition of the Navajo Times.
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