Tribal Council – Robinson Rancheria

Tribal Council

The Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians of California is led by a Tribal Council comprised of six members. The Tribal Council were elected by the enrolled members of Robinson Rancheria. Tribal Council leaders, as well as members of its committees, incorporate the values to promote the mission and vision for the Tribe, its Tribal Members and surrounding area.

Tribal Chairman – Beniakem Cromwell

Welcome, my name is Beniakem Dudi-Labith Cromwell, it translates into ‘shiny road’ (bright path) in Eastern Pomo language. I’m honored to be the father of 3 beautiful adult children. I’m grateful to be elected the past three years into our Tribal Council.

My vision as Chairman Elect is wellness for our community, youth participation in tribal government and economic development including and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs.

I draw on my experiences from living out of state, completing Bachelors degree from Arizona State University, having a small business, raising a family, and being raised by mother Colleen Pete and father Benjamin Cromwell, my step father Gary Pete and maternal grandmother Freeda May Krukoff. These are my influences that instilled work ethic, family, integrity and love for our community, land and Pomo people. My father’s side is from Big Valley and includes my grandmother Christine Posh and great grandfather Ned Posh.

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Vice Chairman – Eddie Crandell Sr.

Secretary-Treasurer – Manuel Valadez III

Member-At-Large – Melinda Anderson

Member-At-Large – Crystal Ramos Arroyo

Hello my name Crystal Ramos Arroyo.

I am the great great granddaughter of Charlie and Ceclia Gunter.

I have worked for Lake County Tribal Health Dental for 28 years and Kabatin Indian Bingo (Robinson Rancheria) in my early years.

I attended Mendocino College, and San Francisco State University. I received my Registered Dental Assistant with an EFI California State License at the University of California San Francisco. In 2019, I received a scholarship from Lake County Tribal Health (LCTHC) and attained my state RDAEF II License.

I credit the person I am today to my grandmother Mildred Goforth. She was a very caring individual who also worked for LCTHC as a Community Health Representative. In the 80’s my grandmother also served on the Robinson Rancheria Citizens Business Council, where she played a big part in establishing the New Robinson Rancheria.

I wish to play a role in creating opportunities for our youth. Making life a little better for Elders and creating ways to honor the Veterans. I am open minded and will make myself available to suggestions. Thank you for the tremendous opportunity to serve the people of Robinson Rancheria.

Member-At-Large - Jesus Campanero Jr.

My name is Jesus Campanero Jr, I am humbled and honored to be elected into Tribal Council.

I was born in Lake County and was raised right here on the reservation. In my upbringing I was blessed to be taught our Pomo traditions and it is thanks to those teachings and my family that I am able to remain grounded.

In 2020, I graduated from Haskell Indian Nations University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, where I was fortunate to learn a vast array of best business practices and network with Natives from all across the country.

My mission as Councilman is to unify our tribe through culture while also investing in our future and creating more opportunities through diversified economic development.

Ya Ma Kon-Ki Ku-Mayo Goo-Di Mari-Gima

With humbleness and goodness be at ease and thankful.