Non-tribal company one of few with certified tribal HR professionals

Albuquerque, NM – July 6, 2011 – REDW LLC is pleased to announce that Carol Cochran, Lisa Wilcox, Cindy Hammond and Alicia Finley, all members of REDW’s benefits group, successfully completed the Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP) certification.



The THRP program was announced by the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) in 2008, with NNAHRA teaming up with the Falmouth Institute to create the Tribal Human Resources Professional certification program. This professional development program provides HR professionals working in and for Indian Country the opportunity to be trained in human resources topics, issues, laws and regulations unique to tribal organizations and enterprises.



According to NNAHRA President Tal Moore, “REDW is a long-standing partner and friend of NNAHRA and sets the stage and challenge for more professionals serving Indian Country to certify in this comprehensive program that includes Employment & Indian Law; Policy & Procedures for Tribal Organizations; Human Resource Operations; and Grievance and Appeals.  The NNAHRA Board of Directors fully endorses REDW as a certified professional consulting firm serving HR professionals in Indian Country."



REDW is one of three non-tribal organizations to have certified Tribal Human Resources Professionals on staff. And, REDW is the only CPA/financial services and business consulting firm with this professional accreditation.  “We are proud of our team for earning this important certification,” said Ron Rivera, REDW’s Managing Principal. “It further demonstrates our strong commitment to continually enhance our professional qualifications and dedication to providing our tribal clients with a level of service that truly addresses their unique and ever-evolving needs,” he added.





About NNAHRA

The National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) is a non-profit organization comprised of HR professionals working for, or providing professional services to Tribes. Association business is conducted by an elected Board of Directors, who serve two-year terms on a volunteer capacity. Historically, the association started out as a grass-roots effort with four tribes meeting to network and share personnel issues and challenges. The meetings evolved into conferences and the membership grew into a formal northwest, and then national association. NNAHRA is now in their fifteenth year of existence. For more information, visit: http://nnahra.com.