Cindy Logsdon is the Executive Director and CEO of the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation. In this role she oversees the loan servicing, internal systems management, administers the reporting and relationships with funding entities and oversees the financial reporting for the organization. Ms. Logsdon came to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation in 2004 after a 15 year career in banking. She is proud to have implemented programs such as the Citizen Potawatomi Asset Builders IDA program and has assisted in making over $40 million in loans to Native American entrepreneurs. She has laid the groundwork for introducing multiple products to her tribal community, such as; an Employee Loan program, Financial Education Initiatives, Credit Builder Loan, Jumpstart Auto Loan, Potawatomi Business Network, Micro Business loan and IDA programs. She is honored to have secured funds through the 2015 CDFI Bond Program for $16 million. She currently serves as secretary on the local Tecumseh FFA Booster Club, is on the advisory board of Oklahoma Native Asset Coalition, is an advisory member of Midwest Renewable Capital and is the Board Treasurer of the Native CDFI Network.

Bob Crothers is the Chief Lending Officer and Chief Operating Officer for the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation. He has been a member of the CPCDC family for 15 years, joining the team in 2008, after a career in banking and real estate development.

Since joining CPCDC, Bob has been a major contributor to the loan/product development effort, and played a key role in helping the organization become the first Native-owned CDFI to be included in the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Acceptance into that program will help to provide the organization with an additional $16 million in available loan resources.

With respect to loans, Crothers has been instrumental in the growth of the loan portfolio. He and the loan staff have produced in excess of $30 million in new loans, over the past seven years. Along with the great leadership provided by its board of directors and by CPCDC’s senior management staff, Crothers has played a pivotal role in helping the organization grow – from $12 million to more than $40 million since 2008. Current affiliations include a seat on the board of American Capital Investors Corp., Four Points Community Development Corp. Board, Native American Advisory Board of Clearinghouse CDFI, and as a member of the Oklahoma Bankers Association.

Felecia Freeman is a Citizen Potawatomi tribal member who has worked for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation since 2006. Her Potawatomi name is Jiqwes kwe, meaning “Little Thunder Woman.” She is a commercial loan officer and a certified credit counselor for the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation, where she has assisted in making over $40 million in loans to Native American entrepreneurs. She also provides the credit-counseling program for CPN tribal members.

She is active in the community, serving on the Advisory Board for the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma, Advisory Board member for the local Bridges out of Poverty Initiative, Shawnee Leadership Committee Member, and an Ambassador for the Greater Shawnee Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), The Native Community Development Financial Institution Network (NCN), and the Oklahoma Native Asset Coalition (ONAC). She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Angie Franklin is the Consumer Loan Coordinator and a Certified Social Work Counselor for the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation. She coordinates the Auto Loans, Employee Loans, HITS Loans, Credit Building Loans, and does Consumer Credit Counseling. She serves on the Pottawatomi County Extension Program Advisory Committee and is Treasurer for the American Cancer Society for Relay for Life in Pottawatomi County. She is also a CPN NOEK Nmeshomesek Leadership graduate, and an alumni of Leadership Shawnee.

Angie holds an AA degree from Rose State College and is continuing her education by currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree at UCO. Angie joined the CPCDC in August 2019. In this role, she brings over 20 years of experience as a support staff member with a business background. When she is not working, you will find her relaxing with a good book or spending time with her husband and children. Angie is a CPN member and a descendant of the Teschier family. Her Potawatomi name is Wawidmo gezhep which means "promise of a new day".

Lakisha Meade, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and a proud descendant of the Nadeau family lineage, embarked on her journey with CPN in 2002. She started as an intern in her high school years, which she balanced alongside her studies at Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Over the span of two decades dedicated to CPN, Lakisha has made her mark across diverse domains, including Networking, Cultural Heritage, FireLake Designs, Planning & Economic Development, and Human Resources. In 2008 she earned her BBA from St. Gregory’s University. In 2023 she continued her education to become a Certified Credit Counselor. She is an alumni member of Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO) and Noek Nmeshomesek Leadership Program. She began her career with CPCDC in 2021 as the Finance and Grants Coordinator. Lakisha brings over a decade of experience in business management and strategic planning. She takes pride in contributing to the progress of her nation. Beyond her professional endeavors, Lakisha finds solace in spending precious moments with her beloved husband and their cherished children.

Tanner Kelly is the Administrative Assistant for the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation. Tanner joined the CPCDC in July 2022. He has been with the tribe since July 2017. Tanner brings years of organizational, client relations, administrative, clerical and office experience from his time as both the Online Sales and Logistics manager for a local dealership and his time in Administration at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort.

Chris Cochran recently joined the CPCDC as a Credit Analyst. Mr. Cochran brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in the insurance and financial services industry where he owned and operated a multi-lined agency offering personal and commercial lines insurance as well as investment products. Mr. Cochran prides himself in being a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation and looks forward to utilizing his business talents in helping the Native community become productive citizens through education & financing home and small business ownership. A recent graduate of Leadership Native Oklahoma, Mr. Cochran also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New Mexico University. He has been married to his wife, Kerry, for 34 years and they have raised four boys.

Tabitha Montgomery, a seasoned professional in the realm of finance, serves as the Commercial Loan Document Specialist for the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation (CPCDC). With an extensive background spanning over a decade, Tabitha brings a wealth of knowledge gained from various roles in banking, including deposit, loan, and investment departments. Having joined CPCDC in December 2023, Tabitha plays a pivotal role in bolstering the efficiency of the Commercial Loan Staff. Her responsibilities extend to the creation and maintenance of essential documents for both new and existing loans, showcasing her dedication to precision and detail in the financial domain. In addition to her thriving career, Tabitha Montgomery is the heart of a bustling household, sharing her life's journey with her loving husband, whom is a war vet, and their five cherished children. Together, they create a warm and supportive family environment that complements Tabitha's professional dedication. Outside the confines of these roles, she enjoys creativity within her craft room, a space where her passion and imagination flourish. .