Samish Indian Nation
JR Walters has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology. JR started their career at Western Washington University as a Helpdesk Technician in 2004. JR then moved on to work at Horizon AVS as a Systems Integrator from 2011 to 2013. After that, they joined the Samish Indian Nation where they held various roles. JR started as a Network Technician from 2013 to 2014, where they streamlined desktop deployments, policy configurations, and network updates. JR then became the Information Technology Manager from 2014 to 2016, responsible for expanding the IT department and supervising the staff. From 2016 to present, they have been the IT Director, overseeing the design and implementation of the Tribe's IT infrastructure and focusing on network security and resiliency. Recently, they have been appointed as the Executive Director of Information Technology for the Samish Indian Nation, starting in July 2022.
JR Walters has a Bachelor's degree from Western Washington University. The dates of attendance for this degree are not provided. Prior to attending university, JR also completed high school at Anacortes High School from the year 2000 to 2003. In addition to these educational qualifications, JR has obtained a certification in CompTIA Server from CompTIA in April 2015.
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Samish Indian Nation
The Samish Indian Nation is the successor to the large and powerful Samish Nation, a signatory to the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855. The Tribe's traditional territory stretches over a wide seven-county region of Northwest Washington. This area ranges from the mountain tops of the Cascades, westerly along the hills, woodlands, and river deltas, and the far western shores of the San Juan Islands. This traditional area provides a backdrop for our history and the cultural traditions that remain strong today. Mission: The Samish Indian Nation will enrich our membership by utilizing all resources, including the interests, talents, knowledge, and skills of our members to realize our vision of a strong, proud Tribe. Vision: To ensure the health, wealth, education, and security of the Samish Indian Nation membership, thus preserving, protecting, and promoting our culture and traditions for generations to come. Why work here? The Samish Indian Nation provides a very competitive compensation package, which includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, optional supplemental coverage plans, a 401k Plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and approximately 16 paid holidays. Best of all, we offer a great environment with passionate and caring staff!