Tribal Council – Robinson Rancheria

Tribal Council

Robinson Rancheria Citizens Business Council

The Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians of California are led by the Robinson Rancheria Citizens Business Council (RRCBC) which is comprised of six elected tribal members. Robinson Rancheria Citizens Business Council, as well as members of its appointed committees, incorporate the values to promote the mission and vision for the Tribe as a whole on and off tribal lands.

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

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Manuel Valadez III. I was born in Lake County, CA and while I grew up throughout Northern California, I was raised on the rez. I am a descendant from the Boggs and Andersons of Robinson Rancheria. I also have ties to neighboring tribes through my Great-Grandfather Patrick Miller from Upper Lake (Habematolel) and Great-Grandmother Theresa Pearl (Ray) Boggs from Scotts Valley.

My experience working for the tribe actually started when I was young. I worked for our Summer Youth Program, which was implemented by the Tribe, and we still have to this day. Later, I decided to work for our casino. I worked in different positions ultimately taking the opportunity to advance my career by applying for a Lead Tech position. After learning more about management I wanted to expand my knowledge, at the age of 23 I felt my skill set would be more useful in Gaming Regulation, so I ran for Robinson Rancheria Gaming Commission and was successful.

After 5 years as a Gaming Commissioner, I decided to run for our Tribal Council. I was elected in late 2024 and now my goal is to find ways to help our tribe grow and prosper. I hope my time on the Robinson Rancheria Citizens Business Council will be beneficial to future generations by improving on the businesses we have, and future ventures with my fellow Council Members.

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.