Biography

David Reede is a life long resident of the Gilson Wash District of San Carlos, where he resides with his wife Nadine and their four children Taveah, Xavier, Zachery, and Xanthus. He is the son of the late Salton L. Reede Sr. and Victoria Hunter Reede. Mr. Reede has worked to improve the lives of Apache people for many years. His experience includes the direction of three programs within the San Carlos Apache Tribe. These programs include the Recreation Department, the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program and the Wellness Center. In the fall of 2005, he was elected into the San Carlos Apache Tribe Government as a Councilman for the Gilson Wash District. His primary focus in the district was economic development and community empowerment.

David is a graduate of Northern Arizona University (NAU) with a Baccalaureate Degree in Education. Mr. Reede is also a graduate of the Central Arizona College Police Academy. He has recently reconnected with his Alma Mater, NAU, to pursue a Graduate Degree. He is an active member of the San Carlos School Board.