Squaxin Island, is CEO of Island Enterprises Inc – Economic Development Company owned by the Squaxin Island Tribe.

Bob Whitener has been instrumental in forwarding the economic development of the Squaxin Island Tribe. Businesses include: Skookum Creek Tobacco, Salish Seafoods, Kamilche Trading Post retail stores and Skookum Creek Distributing. Bob’s background in tribal policy, management, and business brings well a well-rounded vision to Indian Country.