James R. Floyd
James Floyd | |
|---|---|
| Principal Chief of the Muscogee Nation | |
| In office January 4, 2016 – January 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | George Tiger |
| Succeeded by | David Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Carol Tustison |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City Northeastern State University (BS) Portland State University (MPA) |
James R. Floyd was the chief executive of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Floyd won 2,964 votes constituting 62% of the votes in the 2015 general elections, which took place on November 2, 2015, to beat incumbent Chief George Tiger. On January 2, 2016, Floyd was sworn in as Muscogee (Creek) Nation principal chief by MCN Supreme Court Chief Justice Andrew Adams III during an inauguration ceremony at the Mvskoke Dome in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His term officially began on January 4, 2016.
As chief executive, he oversees the Departments of Housing, Heal, Social Services, Education, Training, Economic Development, Law Enforcement, Language, Tourism, Cultural/Historic Preservation, Media/Public Affairs, Community Development, Environmental, Veterans Services, and Roads. He further coordinates with traditional church and ceremonial ground leaders (Mekkos), Tribal communities, Tribal Legislative and Judicial branches, as well as with other tribal, city, state and federal governments.
In June 2019, Floyd announced that he will not seek re-election as chief executive stating that he wants to spend more time with his family. He will remain in office until the end of his term in December 2019.