Wednesday, June 9, 2010

CEO of Ute Tribal Enterprises Suspended

Roderick "Rod" K. Ariwite Sr., CEO of Ute Tribal Enterprises, has been suspended from his post, as reported in an article published by Deseret News today.

The Ute Tribe Business Committee, which issued the suspension, did not provide Deseret News with details on what prompted its actions, but the tribe’s attorney said there is an ongoing investigation. Anonymous sources, however, said that the allegations are related to the misuse of tribal funds.

An FBI spokesperson confirmed to Deseret News that the agency was contacted by the tribe to investigate the allegations.

Ute Tribal Enterprises oversees the tribe’s businesses, which include two convenience stores and a grocery store. Ariwite was hired as CEO in 2009.

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