Bruce "Two Dogs" Bozsum, Chairman

Bruce "Two Dogs" Bozsum was first elected to the Tribal Council in 2004. He won re-election to the Tribal Council in 2005 and was selected by his fellow Councilors to serve as Chairman. He is an appointed ceremonial Pipe Carrier, a long-honored Mohegan tradition, and a self-taught, indigenous flutist. Bozsum previously served as the Manager of Cultural and Community Programs for the Tribe, responsible for educational outreach programs, the annual Wigwam Festival and Cultural Week. Before that he worked as a Floor Supervisor for the Tribe's High Stakes Bingo operation.

Marilynn "Lynn" Malerba, Vice Chairwoman

Marilynn "Lynn" Malerba brings decades of managerial experience to her first term on the Tribal Council. As Director and later Executive Director of the Tribe's Health and Human Services Department from 1997 until 2005, she was responsible for the development of the department and the programs that directly benefit the membership. Prior to her employment with the Tribe, Malerba held director and manager positions with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut, and currently serves on its Board of Directors. Malerba is following in the footsteps of her mother, Loretta Roberge, who was serving on the Tribal Council when the Tribe was federally recognized.

Allison D. Johnson, Recording Secretary

First elected to the Tribal Council in 2005, Allison D. Johnson brings ten years of management experience and a background in employment law. Johnson has been active in Tribal affairs since relocating to Connecticut in 2000. Johnson most recently served as a Human Resources Manager for both the Tribal government and Mohegan Sun. Prior to her service for the Tribe, she held management positions in commercial leasing and retail sales and support. Johnson served as an Alternate Commissioner for the Tribal Employment Rights Commission. She is a graduate of San Diego Miramar College in California with a degree in liberal arts.

Ralph James Gessner Jr., Corresponding Secretary

Ralph James Gessner Jr. brings nine years of casino experience to his first term as Tribal Councilor. He started his Mohegan Sun career as Executive Host in 1997, was promoted to Manager and then Director of Executive Hosts and finally to Vice President of Casino Marketing prior to being elected in 2005. Before joining Mohegan Sun, Gessner worked as a marketing associate for a food service company after graduating from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management.

William Quidgeon Jr., Treasurer

William Quidgeon Jr. was elected to the Tribal Council in 2005 after serving in several capacities for the Tribal government and the Mohegan Sun. Quidgeon was first hired as an electrician for the casino and within six months was promoted to Facilities Manager. He left the casino in 1999 to become a Senior Project Manager for the Mohegan Tribal Development Department where he was responsible for renovations and construction within the casino and Tribal government. He also served as Board Chairman of Mohegan Information Technology Group, a limited liability company majority-owned by the Mohegan Tribe.

Mark F. Brown, Councilor

Elected to the Tribal Council in 1995, Mark F. Brown served as Chairman from 2000 to 2005, during the completion of the $1 billion Project Sunburst expansion that made Mohegan Sun one of the world's top destination resorts. A direct descendant of the renowned Mohegan Chief Matahga, Brown was actively involved in the Mohegan Tribe's efforts to achieve federal recognition. He left a lifelong career in law enforcement to devote himself fulltime to the Mohegan people. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and the National Indian Gaming Association.

Mark W. Hamilton, Councilor

Mark W. Hamilton served as Mohegan Sun's General Counsel/Vice President for nine years prior to being elected to Tribal Council in 2005. As General Counsel Hamilton was responsible for reviewing and approving contractual agreements, establishing guidelines and procedures for legal issues related to operations, patrons, vendors and regulating agencies, overseeing the legal staff and budget preparation. Prior to his employment with Mohegan Sun, Hamilton worked as an attorney in a private practice.

Thayne D. Hutchins, Jr., Councilor

Thayne D. Hutchins, Jr., the most recently elected member of the Tribal council, was inducted into office on October 1, 2007. Mr. Hutchins was well-prepared for his new position, having served for six years in the finance department of the Mohegan Tribe. As a staff accountant, Mr. Hutchins’ business skills were employed in a variety of responsibilities, including the analysis and monitoring of the Tribe’s wide-ranging financial concerns. Mr. Hutchins graduated Magna Cum Laude from Eastern Connecticut State University holding a B.A. in Economics with a concentration in accounting.

Cheryl A. Todd, Councilor

Ms. Todd served the Tribe as Executive Assistant to the Tribal Chairman for 11 years prior to being elected to the Tribal Council in 2007. Her position enabled her to participate in the daily operations of the Tribe, interacting with every department within the government and Mohegan Sun; federal, state and local government representatives; officials from other Indian Nations; and corporate and financial executives. In addition to her work experience with the Tribe, Ms. Todd also served on the Mohegan Strategic Planning Committee and the Mohegan Election Committee. Prior to her employment with the Tribe, Ms. Todd held multiple positions at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Connecticut.