Hollis E. Roberts
Hollis Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | |
| In office January 13, 1978 – June 6, 1997 | |
| Deputy | Gregory E. Pyle |
| Preceded by | David Gardner |
| Succeeded by | Gregory E. Pyle |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives | |
| In office 1975–1979 | |
| Hugo City Councilman | |
| In office 1961–1975 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hollis Earl Roberts May 9, 1943 Hochatown, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 2011 (aged 68) Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Other political affiliations | Red Power |
Hollis E. Roberts (May 9, 1943 – October 19, 2011) was a Native American politician whose career was highlighted by his 19-year period as Chief of the Choctaw Nation. His reign saw the tribe modernize its social services and develop independent business partnerships in and beyond Oklahoma.