RJS is 100% American Indian-owned, controlled, and staffed corporation with more than 35 years of experience providing a variety of professional services.
Ann (Swan) Gillham serves as the Secretary of the RJS Board. She lives in Billings with her husband, Nate and son, Nathan. Ann is the Senior Director at Charter Communications. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, crafting, and giving back to her community.
RING THE BELL! The Fort Peck Tribes have been awarded $1,714,489 under CTAS. These funds will be used to implement four different programs in the FPT justice system.
Congrats to the FPT and RJS teams!
RING THE BELL! The Chippewa Cree Tribe has been awarded $4,945,214 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds will be used provide new housing for 31 Senior Citizen households on the Rocky Boyโs Indian Reservation.
Congrats to the CCT and RJS teams!
Meet the RJS Team! Jon Swan serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors. He lives in Winchester, MA with his wife Robin and 4 kids. He currently is a Managing Director and Partner with the global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group.
RING THE BELL! Missoula County, in partnership with the Frenchtown Community Coalition, has received funding from SAMHSA to implement a Drug Free Communities Program.
Congrats to the Missoula County, Frenchtown Coalition, and RJS teams!
Diane Swan serves as the Office Manager and on the Board. She worked alongside her late husband, Dr. Bob Swan, as they built the company. She is the heart and soul of the team and her contributions to the business, day-to day operations, and team morale are invaluable.
RING THE BELL! The Fort Peck Tribes have been awarded $869,806 from the Administration for Children and Families Child Care and Development Block Grant to build a childcare center. It will provide space for 40 children.
Congrats to the FPT and RJS teams!
RING THE BELL! The Fort Peck Tribes have been awarded $30,000 from FEMA to develop a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. The last plan was developed in 2007 and updated in 2012. This plan will prioritize projects to be implemented by the Tribes.
Congrats to the FPT and RJS teams!
Meet the RJS Team! Neal Rosette, Sr. has been an associate at RJS for the past 2 ยฝ years. He has 5 children and 14 grandchildren and spends most of his time attending ceremonial events and being with his family. He is primarily a grant writer at RJS.
RING THE BELL! The Chippewa Cree Tribe has been awarded $129,345 from the ANA SEDS program. These funds will be used to develop a strategic plan, sustainability plan, and business plan to study timber resources.
Congrats to the CCT and RJS teams!
Meet the RJS Team! Walter White Tail Feather has been an Associate for 3 years. Walter grew up on the Fort Peck Reservation.He is father to Aries, 13, who enjoys football and wrestling. He is primarily a grant writer and also helps build strong relationships with our clients.
Ring the Bell! SCC has been awarded $191,199 from NIFA to implement a Cultural Parenting Project. The goal of this project is to facilitate the education of parents in their search for values inherent in our traditional parenting and child rearing practices.
Congrats!
Meet the RJS Team! Rose Swan has been an Associate at RJS for the last 9 years. She was raised in Box Elder and lived in Phoenix for 13 years, until she decided to travel the country in her RV full time. Rose is a grant writer, marketing specialist, and needs assessment expert.
RING THE BELL! The Rocky Boy Community Library has been awarded a Library Enhancement grant from the Institute of Library and Museum Services. These funds will be used to enhance the available library services to all Rocky Boy Community Members.
Congrats to the SCC and RJS teams!
Meet the RJS Team! Susan Hale has worked at RJS for the last 10 years. She was raised in Box Elder and moved to Denver where she spent 17 years until she returned to Montana. Susan has three children and 12 grandchildren. She loves to spend time with her family.
RING THE BELL! SCC has received a grant from Achieving the Dream. This will be used to implement holistic student supports which will integrate academic advising, career counseling, financial coaching, income/work supports, and wraparound services to all students.
Congrats SCC!
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY! First Nations, in partnership with Luce, is proud to launch the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship. This program will award fellowships to Native Americans engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people. https://t.co/JUFxNq3RSX
RJS has a great Board of Directors. Their strategic direction helps carry the legacy of Dr. Bob Swan forward. We are grateful for all they do for the company!
๐๐๐ The Nambe Pueblo Housing Entity located in New Mexico was recently awarded an Indian Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $800,000 to build five new homes in the Buffalo Range Subdivision.
Congrats to the NPHE and RJS teams!