Potawatomi Ventures Announces Leadership Transition on Board of Directors

Potawatomi Ventures today announced a leadership transition within its Board of Directors. Tom Boelter, who has served with distinction as Chairman for the past 5 years, has stepped down from his role. He will continue to serve on the board until the conclusion of his term in November 2025. 

The Board has unanimously appointed Crystal Deschinny as the new Chairwoman. Deschinny brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing the mission and strategic vision of Potawatomi Ventures. With a background in finance, Deschinny is passionate about supporting future generations of the Tribe. Joining her in leadership is M'ko Daniels, who has been named Vice Chairman. 

“We are grateful to Tom for his steady leadership and dedicated service to Potawatomi Ventures since 2017,” said Kip Ritchie, CEO of Potawatomi Ventures. “His guidance and passion have been instrumental in shaping the direction of our organization. As we look to the future, I’m excited to welcome Crystal and M'ko into their new roles. Their combined expertise and vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate.” 

“I’m honored to step into this role and build on the strong foundation Tom and the board have laid,” said Deschinny. “Potawatomi Ventures is at a pivotal moment, and I look forward to working with the board and leadership team to drive meaningful progress for the Forest County Potawatomi Community.” 

Potawatomi Ventures remains committed to its vision of nurturing new paths to shared prosperity; this leadership transition marks a new chapter in its continued evolution.