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Cassidy Owens, Executive Administrative Assistant Phone: (910) 668-6519 Email: cowens@lumbeetribe.com Finance Ronnie Locklear , Tribal Administrator Phone: (910) 522-2190 Email: ronlocklear@lumbeetribe.com Tammy Maynor, Director of Governmental Affairs Phone: (910) 522-2204 Email: tmaynor@lumbeetribe.com Kayla McNeill-Lowry, Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable Specialist Phone: (910) 52 2-5176 Email: klowery@lumbeetri be.com Amanda T aylor, Accounting II Tech Phone: 910-522-5469 Email: ataylor@lumbeetribe.com Jawana Jacobs, Procurement Officer Phone: (910) 522-5160 Email: jcjacobs@lumbeetribe.com Sharon Bell, Director of Finance Phone: (910) 522-2216 Email: sbell@lumbeetribe.com Sandra Eddings, Accounting Tech. II Phone: (910) 522-2194 Email: seddings@lumbeetribe.com Tanya Deese, Senior Finance Officer Phone: (910) 522-5188 Email: tdeese@lumbeetribe.com Matthew Davenport, Information Technology Specialist Phone: (910) 521-2209 Email: mdavenport@lumbeetribe.com Allen Hunt, Information Technology Specialist Phone: (910) 522-2209 Email: alhunt@lumbeetribe.com Human Resources Cheryl Chavis, HR Manager Phone: (910) 522-5189 Email: cchavis@lumbeetribe.com Telisha Oxendine, HR Assistant Phone: (910) 522-2217 Email: toxendine@lumbeetribe.com Front Desk / Receptionist Lorie Locklear, Front Desk Receptionist Phone: (91 0)521-7861 Email: lslocklear@lumbeetribe.com Mikayla Locklear, Grant Writer Phone: (910) 522-5475 Email: melocklear@lumbeetribe.com Grants Lisa Hunt, Grants Manager Phone: (910) 522-5162 Email: lhunt@lumbeetribe.com Taylor Davis, Communication Information Support Specialist Phone: (910) 522-5194 Email: tdavis@lumbeetribe.com Tasha Oxendine , Public Relations Manager Phone: (910) 522-5185 Email: taoxendine@lumbeetribe.com Public Relations Administrative Employees Administration Information Technology

Acerca de Agriculture & Natural Resources Department Mission Statement The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department is to steward Lumbee lands and waters by honoring our ancestors and their traditions, strengthening our existing farm community by advocating for Lumbee agricultural opportunities and promoting tribal food sovereignty. Program Overview/Goals Short-term and long-term goals for the department include the following: Food Distribution Agricultural Education Opportunities Financial Training and Resource Networking Agri-Tourism Forestry and Natural Resources Rural Development that strengthens the agricultural economy within our tribal communities Current Focus Areas/ Services Facilitate advocacy, networking, business assistance, educational opportunities, and training for our Native producers. Survey our Native producers located throughout tribal territory to fully understand our current resources and needs within our tribal food system. Strengthen existing efforts to defend and protect our land, air, water, and other natural resources from pollution, climate change, and unsustainable development. Serve as a resource for Native producers. Contact Larry Edwards Interim Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Manager ledwards@lumbeetribe.co m 910.522.2209 Harlen Chavis Culture Historic Preservation Officer hchavis@lumbeetribe.com 910.522.2188 Pat Dial Food Ways & Agriculture Coordinator pdial@lumbeetribe.com 910.384.7660 Location Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Department 171 Comtech Drive Suite B Pembroke, N.C. 28372 910.522.5465 or (910) 521.7861 We have created a survey that will help us learn who our farmers and producers are and how we can best serve you. If you are interested, you can also be listed in a future Lumbee Producers Directory, to help promote your business. Please complete the Lumbee Ag Producer Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lumbeeagproducersurvey

The Lumbee Tribe us dedicated to our culture, traditions and history. We offer many services to our nation. Lumbee Tribe of N.C. honors former Lt. Governor Jefferson E. Keel of the Chickasaw Nation Federal Recognition Step Photo 2025 New Construction Lumbee Tribe of N.C. honors former Lt. Governor Jefferson E. Keel of the Chickasaw Nation 1/66 Welcome to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Culture. Tradition. History. Welcome to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. We are the People of the Dark Water. Our Lumbee Tribal Territory is located in Southeastern North Carolina in Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, and Scotland Counties. The Lumbee People are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their focus on education. We welcome you to visit our homeland. Lumbee Tribal Citizens, we hope you register through the Lumbee Member Portal, if you have not done so already, to stay engaged, connected, as well as apply and/or check the status of services available to you. Our tribal website list information and staff details for available services for your families which include, but are not limited to Tribal Support Services, Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing services for families and college students, Enrollment assistance, Energy assistance, Transitional Housing Services, Youth Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Veteran Services, Youth Services through Project Create and much more. If you have questions, please reach out to our staff. We are here to help. Also, our Lumbee Tribal Enrollment Office is now open late on Monday afternoons to better assist you. The main number for the Lumbee Housing Complex is 910.521.7861. As always, I am thankful for this opportunity to serve as your chairman. Chairman Monthly Update Official Merchandise Store Lumbee Member Portal General Legal Counsel Services RFP Finance Committee Meeting 4/23/26 6:30pm. April 2026 Tribal Council Calendar May 2026 Tribal Council Calendar LTNC Federally Recognized Lumbee Today Newsletter Online Update Instructions Dist. 18: 4/21 @ 5:30 pm Dist. 3: 4/18 @ 12 pm Tribal Gala: 12/12/26 2026 Fed Rec Events Rehab/HIP Checklist Golf Tournament: May 1 2025 Accomplishments Dist. 8: 4/14 @ 6 pm

Location: 6984 NC Hwy 711 West Pembroke, NC 28372 Pembroke Boys and Girls Club behind Turtle Building DISCLAIMER: Please e-mail cultureclass@lumbeetribe.com if you need to cancel your scheduled session. For more information, please dial 910-522-5474

Press Release Lumbee Tribe Cuts the Enrollment Update Wait Time for its Citizens by Bringing Updates online Pembroke, NC (April 22, 2026) – Beginning this week, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will begin accepting enrollment updates online. Lumbee citizens who are updating their enrollment may go into the Tribal portal on the Lumbee Tribe website at www.lumbeetribe.com to complete the process versus coming to the tribal headquarters in Pembroke. Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery has been working with the staff and tribal council for several months to make the new change a reality. “This initiative reflects our continued commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our community. By embracing digital tools, we are working to reduce many of the barriers our members have faced, including travel constraints, long wait times, and delays with paperwork,” said Chairman Lowery. Tribal Citizens can see a step-by-step walk-through of the online process on the Lumbee Tribe website at www.lumbeetribe.com Chairman Lowery said once citizens put in their updated application on the portal, the system will automatically send them an email with their case number which tells them that a representative will be contacting them about picking up their card. Citizens are still required to pick up the card in-person at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex. You must bring a valid form of ID for verification at the time of pickup. Citizens may still update their enrollment in person at the Lumbee Tribe Housing Complex if they choose to do so. For more information or questions about enrollment, you may reach the enrollment staff at enrollment@lumbeetribe.com

Veterans, mark your calendar for the Lumbee Tribe Veterans Stand Down on June 6th at the Lumbee Tribe Boys & Girls Club in Pembroke, N.C. The event, which runs from 10 am till 2 pm, will offer health screenings, employment assistance, Housing/shelter assistance, haircuts, assistance with Veterans' benefits, some great gear and much more. The event is sponsored by NC Works, Lumber River Workforce Development, UNC, UNC Health Southeastern, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Veterans Services of the Carolinas. All Veterans are welcome! Scan the QR code to register. Veterans will need to present proof of a Veterans status, DD-214, Veteran ID, or VA Verified on Site.