Insight in Indian Country - REDW Advisors & CPAs

09/04/2026

Good news travels, and this one just kept going ✈️.

Senior Manager Marcus Benally was named one of The AZ Insider 's 13 Arizona leaders "making it rain" in 2026.

Marcus was featured in Tribal Business News' "People on the Move in Indian Country" for August. From board service with Quivera Enterprises to chairing the Greater Phoenix Chamber's Valley Young Professionals, Marcus's impact reaches well beyond REDW, and it's clearly being noticed.

📰 Read the feature on Tribal Business News → https://na2.hubs.ly/H07FkqR0

This month's Tribal Business News People on the Move includes leadership appointments, promotions, honors and executive departures across Native housing, gaming, law, economic development and public service.

09/03/2026

🌵 REDW is returning as a Gold Sponsor of the NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference!

This year, REDW team members are speaking and moderating sessions at one of the most important national gatherings for Tribal finance professionals. Join us September 21-22 at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder, hosted by the Pueblo of Pojoaque.

Here's where you'll find our team:

🗣️ Classifying and Reporting Tribal Business Interests 🍊 — Chris Bitakis, Audit Principal
📅 Monday, September 21 | 4:00 - 5:00PM MT

🎙️ Keeping Up with the GASBs: Tribal Edition 🍊 — Chris Tyhurst, Audit Principal
📅 Tuesday, September 22 | 11:30AM - 12:30PM MT

🎙️ The Future of the Tribal Finance Professional — Katherine Bastow, People Operations Vice President
📅 Tuesday, September 22 | 4:00 - 5:00PM MT

Stop by the REDW booth to connect with our National Tribal Practice team. Our One-Firm Solution supports Tribal governments and enterprises with integrated audit, advisory, technology, and more. We'd love to learn about your most pressing concerns.

Event details: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07CWKM0

09/01/2026

REDW HR experts Cristin Heyns and Karla Bylund will address workplace challenges that feel unique to every organization — and rarely are.

08/31/2026

Three years and counting! 🎉 REDW has been named a 2026 Top Workplace for Remote Work by Energage, for the third consecutive year.

For REDW, remote work isn't just a policy — it's a lived experience. Across our offices in Albuquerque, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Las Vegas, and Salem, our remote and hybrid team members bring their best every day, no matter where life takes them.

As Katherine Bastow, VP of People Operations, puts it: "We're proud to be recognized for our remote-first culture, which empowers our people with flexibility and trust, brings together diverse perspectives across locations, helps us attract exceptional talent without geographic limits, and enables us to better serve one another, our communities, and our clients."

This recognition adds to a growing list of 2026 Top Workplaces honors for REDW, including six Culture Excellence awards and regional recognition in both Arizona and New Mexico.

This national recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback, with no nominations, essays, or outside judging involved.

Interested in joining our people-first culture? We'd love to meet you. 👉 https://na2.hubs.ly/H07xrvF0

🔗 Read more: REDW Named a 2026 Top Workplace for Remote Work — Third Consecutive Year | REDW Advisors & CPAs
https://na2.hubs.ly/H07xqZ_0

08/27/2026

✨ Sponsor spotlight time! We're thrilled to recognize the organizations helping make the 4th Annual Tribal Leadership & Management Conference a reality.

GBS Benefits Inc., a full-service employee benefits consulting firm, is dedicated to helping organizations streamline benefits, cut healthcare costs, and improve the overall employee experience — ensuring your team gets the coverage they deserve. ✨

Learn more about GBS Benefits: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07tlMk0

Thank you so much for your support, GBS! Your commitment makes events like this possible, and we're grateful to have you as part of the TL&M community.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? There's still time to secure your spot and get your organization in front of Tribal leaders from across Indian Country: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07tkz30

🔗 Learn more about the conference: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07tlrJ0

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08/21/2026

08/14/2026

Earlier this year, Soaring Bird Solutions joined REDW — and on this episode, founder Karla Bylund sits down with host Wes Benally to tell that story firsthand.

They talk about the meaning behind Karla's Potawatomi name, Pneshi Bmashi ("Bird Who Soars"), the gap in HR support across Indian Country that led her to build Soaring Bird Solutions in 2015, and why she chose REDW for the next chapter. The conversation also looks ahead to the Tribal Leadership & Management (TL&M) Conference this October in Las Vegas, an event Karla helped build from the ground up.

Insight in Indian Country subscribers get an extended Early Bird discount on TL&M registration — watch or listen to learn more: https://www.redw.com/soaring-bird-solutions-tribal-hr-consulting-tlm-conference-karla-bylund/

Or search "Insight in Indian Country" wherever you listen.

08/07/2026

In this special episode of Insight in Indian Country, REDW HR Consulting Business Partner Jessica Goodfox sits down with Senior HR Consultant Taryn Reynolds to bring their sold-out session from the WEWIN National Conference straight to the podcast: Breaking the Need to Explain Yourself.

So many of us — especially Indigenous women in leadership — carry the pressure to over-explain, over-apologize, or soften a boundary just to be understood. Jessica and Taryn unpack why that happens, share the "Rewrite the Script" exercise they used to help a packed room turn over-explained responses into clear, respectful ones, and talk about how honoring cultural values like humility and respect can go hand in hand with speaking up for yourself.

Clear is kind. Give it a listen.

🎧 Watch now or pick your platform here: https://pod.link/1570303767
💻 Download the Rewrite the Script worksheet and permission slips, here: https://www.redw.com/breaking-the-need-to-explain-yourself-indigenous-women-boundaries/

08/07/2026

💰 A strong understanding of finances is essential for effective leadership.

Tribal leaders, join REDW Client Advisory & Accounting Services Senior Manager, Marcus Benally, at the 2026 Tribal Leadership & Management Conference for "Financial Literacy for Tribal Councils." Gain the essential knowledge needed to effectively oversee Tribal finances, make informed decisions, and uphold fiduciary responsibilities.

Whether you're a seasoned council member or stepping into leadership for the first time, this session delivers practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
🔗 Register now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H073QrR0

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08/05/2026

📱 TL&M Conference 2026 is just around the corner!

The TL&M event app is officially LIVE on Whova. Download it to get everything you need right at your fingertips:

✓ Personalized agenda builder
✓ Browse sessions & session details
✓ Speaker & attendee profiles
✓ Event announcements & notifications
✓ Plus more!

Whether you're planning your sessions in advance or connecting with other Tribal leaders before the event, the app makes it easy to get the most out of your TL&M experience.

🔗 Learn more about the conference: https://na2.hubs.ly/H071NV_0

📲 Download the app and start exploring: https://na2.hubs.ly/H071N7T0

See you in Las Vegas! 🎉

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