My name is Sidney Curnow, your new Housing Director. I served as Housing Director for the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and Deputy Director of Housing, Facilities, and Public Works, for the Skokomish Indian Tribe. I had worked for federal and state governments for over 25 years.
I had earned my Masters of Business Administration while working for the Utah Departments of Transportation and Environmental Quality. My undergraduate consists of a Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance option, with emphasis in engineering.
I had earned my Compliance Review Officer and STAR certifications while working for the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and my Certified Public Manager certification while working for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
My professional role will include, but is not limited to, responsibility for the administration, management and delivery of all tribal housing programs, and properties within the Burns Paiute Tribe under the terms and conditions of the Burns Paiute Tribe Housing policy(s), Federal and State rules and regulations, Tribal Ordinances, etc.
Some achievements of mine, and not all inclusive here, are successfully working with the Housing and Urban Development in relation to Indian Housing Plans (IHPs), Annual Performance Reports, Healthy Homes Grant, Indian Community Development Block (ICDBG) grant and others.
Also, I served on a Code Enforcement group for tribal safety and security.
Community Development has been a part of my roles and niche throughout my career.
My passion is to serve the higher purpose and to go by the platinum rule, namely, “Treat others the way they want to be treated.” Excellent customer service will be my focus.
My personal interests include traveling, trying new foods, study of Theology, billiards, horseback riding, bowling, staying fit, etc.
I am very optimistic and open to new ideas! I am looking forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Sidney Curnow, Housing Director
