TERO
Mission Statement
Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) protects tribal sovereignty by supporting tribal member self-sufficiency through enforcing Indian preference requirements in employment, training, and contracting opportunities.
Contact Info
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Physical Address:
1423 E 29th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone
P: (253) 573-7846
F: (253) 680-5997
Tribal Employment Rights Office Application for Services
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be:
- Enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe;
- Spouse to enrolled Puyallup Tribal Member
Application Process
Applicant must:
- Fill out the Application for Services
- Provide documentation of enrollment, i.e., copy of Tribal identification card;
Submission Process
Online Application
You have the option to fill our our application completely online at: https://bit.ly/2Juh4iv
Submit via Email
Download the PDF of our application. Once completed, email the application with supporting documents to TERO@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov.
Application for Certification as an Indian Preference Firm
Download the application for IP Certification. View the directory of certified Indian preference firms.
Applications, Policies and Procedures
Applications and completed Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Employment Rights Office Program Policies and Procedures Manual can be obtained at the above address. Please Note: Policies are subject to change during the course of the year.
Our Staff
Lisa Melendez, Director
Phone: (253) 442-5393
Email: Lisa.Melendez@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
Dion Hargrove, Compliance Officer
Phone: (253) 320-8531
Email: Dion.R.Hargrove@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
Derek Youckton, Dispatcher
Phone: (253) 778-0203
Email: Derek.Youckton@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
Tanya Coats, Admin. Assistant
Phone: (253) 389-1574
Email: Tanya.Coats@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
Justin Satiacum, Compliance Officer
Phone: (253) 257-5302
Email: Justin.Satiacum@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
Derek Black, Compliance Officer
Phone: (253) 778-5014
Email: Derek.R.Black2@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov
Penny Fryberg, Compliance Officer
Phone: (253) 433-0520
Email: Penny.R.Fryberg@PuyallupTribe-nsn.gov