Jon George

Jon A. George was born in Grand Ronde on May 25, 1961, and raised during the time of the Tribe’s Termination.

His parents are the late Lloyd “Al” George and Myrna Dickey. Jon has four siblings –  Jerry, Tim, Rick and one sister Tammy.

He is the grandson of Lloyd George Sr. and Alberta Riggs and the great-grandson of Lewis Riggs, Lena Norwest and Wilson Bobb Sr. He is a direct descendant of Chief Solomon Riggs.

He obtained an associate degree from Chemeketa Community College and has worked for the Tribe for 21 years, most of that time as a vocational rehabilitation specialist in the Tribe’s Portland office for 14 years and Nanitch Sahallie for seven years. During his years of employment, Jon was active within the community and served on the Tribe’s Health, Education and Powwow committees.   

He was elected to Tribal Council in September 2012 during his first run for Tribal office.

During that initial campaign Jon shared, “After prayer and counsel, I believe it’s my time to serve. I want to represent and empower the membership; to be a voice for the people; to encourage civil and reciprocal dialogue; to bring hope instead of politics as usual.”

As an elected leader, he represents the Tribe through his various appointments. He currently serves on the Oregon Tribal Consultation Task Force, Clackamas Heritage Partnership, Willamette Falls Landing Area Heritage Coalition, Clackamas County Indigenous Task Force, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), Native American Advisory Council, and the Yamhill County Action Partnership. Jon also serves as liaison to the Tribe’s Culture Committee.

Jon is married to Patricia Lynn Carroll (George) and has three sons – Jonathan, Trey and Tynan. He is a graphic artist as well as an active carver, basket weaver, and beader who can often be found at community events or working on projects to gift to those around him.