Casey Lozar

Casey is responsible for leading all aspects of the work of the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD). In this role, he helps to identify research and policy priorities, and to increase CICD’s visibility, impact, and relevance. Based at our Helena Branch, Casey, an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, is also deeply involved in the Bank’s early childhood development work in Montana.

Before assuming leadership of the CICD, Casey was assistant vice president/outreach executive in the Bank’s department of Public Affairs, and the leader of our Helena Branch.

Prior to joining the Minneapolis Fed in 2018, Casey served in economic development and higher education roles for the state of Montana. Additionally, he held executive leadership positions in national Native American nonprofits, including the American Indian College Fund and the Notah Begay III Foundation.

Casey received degrees from Dartmouth College and Harvard University and an MBA from the University of Colorado-Denver. He serves as the chair of the board of regents of the Montana University System.