Trenton Indian Service Area
Chairman & Board of Directors
Chairman & Board of Directors
Welcome to Trenton Indian Service Area’s website. We are finally catching up with the times. The web site will have all the happenings and events going on here at TISA. The TISA Council minutes, budgets and any important information about the program TISA offers will be on the site. Please check out the programs to see which ones you are eligible for.
I have been Chairman since March of 2012. I have lived all my life in Trenton. I am happily married to Connie, I have four children and 10 grandchildren.
I want to thank you for your support during the years. If you have any concerns or recommendations please contact me at the TISA office at (701) 572-8316. Our mailing address is TISA, PO Box 210, Trenton, ND 58853. When you are at TISA, please feel free to stop in my office and say hello.
The Council meets on the Second Monday of each month. The Trenton Housing meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month.
I want to thank you for your support during years. And hope you enjoy TISA’s website.
Representatives
District 1
William "Bill" Falcon
Hi my name is Bill Falcon, district 1 Representative. I was born In Williston, ND and graduated from Trenton High school. I went to college at the University of Mary In Bismarck, ND where I received a BS in Education. I have taught in schools across the nation for 27 years. I've been on the Trenton Indian Service Area board for 8 years this April and am proud of my Native heritage. I respect and enjoy serving our Indian people. I hope to do more for our service area in the future.
District 2
Elaine LaDue Lee
I am a resident of Trenton, North Dakota. I graduated from Trenton High School in 1970. I attended Wahpeton State School of Science where I received a degree as an Administrative Assistant. I retired from Hess Corporation after 35 years of employment in March 2011.
I am the mother of three adult children: TJ,Melissa, and Cody Lee. I am the proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren, 4 girls and one boy.
Gordon Falcon
Hello Trenton Indian Service Area, My name in Gordon Falcon. I have been affiliated with the TISA Board for about 7 years. I grew up in Trenton and know the area well. I joined the Navy in 1963 and was honorably discharged after 21 years of service as a heavy equipment operator. I moved back to Trenton with my wife and 3 kids and have lived here ever since. I hope to build a network that will help tackle any and all problems the Trenton Indian Service Area faces whether it is housing shortages, jobs, education or agriculture. I love seeing our Service area thrive and our communities full of families.
District 3
Duane Rabbe Jr
Hello, my name is Duane Rabbe Jr. I was born and raised in Williston, ND. However, I now reside in Bainville, MT where I raised my children. I have 4 kids and two grandsons. I have been a part of the TISA board for 10 years off and on and currently work for Weatherford. I am proud of my Native American heritage and history and enjoy sharing this with my family and friends. I do what I can to contribute to everyone so feel free to stop me and say hello sometime.
Claudette Carlson
Hello, my name is Claudette Carlson. I was born in Belcourt ND but eventually moved to Trenton, ND where I graduated high school. Afterwards I moved to Outlook, MT where I raised my 2 wonderful daughters and have lived there for the past 30 years. I am excited to be one of the District 3 Representatives. I love meeting families and seeing new life brought into the Trenton Indian Service Area.
Board Minutes
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