The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Lucas LaRose as the organization’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Lucas LaRose is an enrolled Winnebago tribal member and attorney with more than a decade of professional experience spanning legal practice, tribal economic development, federal procurement compliance, federal government relations, business development, and public policy. He brings extensive experience conducting legal research, drafting policy and legal memoranda, analyzing statutes and regulations, and advising executive leadership on complex operational and legal/regulatory matters.
In his role as CAO, Lucas will help strengthen NAIHC’s organizational foundations with a focus on grant administration, compliance, policy development, legal review, and he will provide support for finance and operations functions as well. His background in compliance oversight, policy implementation, and organizational process improvement will help support NAIHC’s continued operational stabilization and long-term growth.
Lucas has extensive experience in compliance and auditing roles where he monitored federal government regulations, drafted policies, developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), and worked collaboratively across departments to improve workflows. His work has consistently centered on advancing Tribal sovereignty, strengthening Native institutions, and helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments with practical and mission-driven solutions.
“Lucas brings a unique combination of legal expertise, compliance experience, operational insight, and a strong understanding of Tribal governance that will be incredibly valuable to NAIHC,” said Rudy Soto. “He has even spent time working on Capitol Hill, which gives him a firsthand understanding of how Washington, D.C. operates and how policy decisions impact our communities. That perspective will be a force multiplier for our organization as we continue strengthening our internal operations while advancing Tribal housing priorities at the national level.”
NAIHC welcomes Lucas to the team and looks forward to the leadership and expertise he will bring in support of Native housing and Tribal self-determination.