From a critical leadership vacancy to a new economic development opportunity, we start by understanding what your Nation wants to accomplish. Then we explore the people, information and specialized relationships that can help move it forward.
Recruiting is our established service. Economic development and partnership identification are developing offerings, discussed and scoped individually.
Direct-hire searches for tribal governments, enterprises and economic development organizations. We help identify and evaluate qualified professionals while supporting—not replacing—your internal HR team.
Have an idea, an existing strategic plan or a project that needs outside expertise? We can listen to your priorities, discuss potential opportunities, research relevant service providers and explore appropriate introductions.
A new enterprise may need a business plan and a qualified operations leader. A utility project may need a technical partner and a procurement professional. A tribal department may need both additional capacity and a clearer path to implementation.
Our approach begins with your Nation's existing plans, decision-making process and priorities—not a predetermined solution.
Economic diversification · Tribal utilities and energy · Housing · Water and wastewater · Transportation · Natural resources · Procurement · Workforce capacity
These are areas for research, recruiting and potential partner introductions, not claims that Deere Strategies provides engineering, construction, grant writing or technical project delivery.
You do not need a completed scope of work to begin a conversation. Tribal leadership remains in control of decisions, vendors and project direction.
Discuss the vacancy, project, idea or obstacle. Review what has already been planned and where support is needed.
Determine whether the need calls for direct-hire recruiting, market research, a specialized service provider or a combination.
Where appropriate, explore qualified provider introductions, clarify responsibilities and establish any necessary agreements before work begins.
Deere Strategies is a Native-owned Oklahoma business founded by Seth Deere, an enrolled citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Our approach draws on business development and recruiting experience, together with exposure to tribal strategic infrastructure and economic development planning through participation in project activities and planning meetings. We understand the importance of listening to tribal leadership, identifying resource constraints and respecting each Nation's sovereignty and decision-making process.
We will tell you clearly what we can deliver ourselves, where we are still developing capabilities and when specialized providers should lead.
We welcome conversations with qualified consulting, engineering, environmental, energy, construction and other firms whose work may align with tribal priorities.
Any formal representation, referral or project partnership will be defined by agreement. We do not claim to represent firms or tribal governments without authorization.
Explore partnershipsTell us about a critical position, an enterprise you want to grow or an initiative that could benefit from additional expertise. We'll listen and discuss whether Deere Strategies can help directly or explore an appropriate connection.
Confidential project details should be shared only after agreeing on appropriate protections. No existing representation or project delivery is implied.