Planning Staff
Senior Planner
Hayley Drywater
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Washington State University
Masters Certificate GIS, University of Colorado
Hayley Drywater is a CCT Senior Planner. Hayley completed her B.A. from Washington State University in Social Sciences and her Master's Certification in GIS from the University of Denver. Prior to working in Planning Hayley was the Capacity Core Coordinator for the NARCH grant project which focused on compiling data on health within the reservation boundaries. Hayley is a descendant of the Lakes band of the Colville Confederated Tribes. Hayley, her husband Val and her daughter River live in the San Poil valley.
Contact Info
Phone: 509.634.2575
Senior Planner
Adam Amundson
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Eastern Washington University
2022 Colville Tribes Attendance Award Recipient
2022 Most Inspirational Planner in Indian Country Recipient
2023 Most Inspirational Planner in Indian County Recipient
Adam Amundson is a CCT Senior Planner, and specializes in land use and building permits. Adam is very humble in his position with the CCT Planning Department.
Prior to joining the CCT Planning family, Mr. Amundson was a Dwight D. Eisenhower fellow while he attended Eastern Washington University (EWU). He did a traffic safety study on Highway 155. His study emphasized the inconsistency of data on the reporting of traffic fatalities happening on the reservation and did a poster presentation in Washington, D.C. 2015-2016. In his report he emphasized on a low cost solution of installing chevrons on the sharp corners along SR 155 to warn drivers of sharp curves were ahead.
Adam graduated from EWU in 2016. In 2017 he went to work for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe as the Planning Technician, and was the Transportation Planner, Economic Development Planner and the Land Use Planner for the next five years after graduating EWU.
Adam was in charge of the Coeur d’Alene Tribes, National Tribal Transportation Facilities Inventory (NTTFI), annual inventory updates of conditions of roads, trails and bridges. Five (5) year update to the Long Range Transportation Plan 2018, did the semi-annual narrative reports both for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and Department of Commerce (EDA), Five (5) year update: 2020 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
Contact Info
Phone: 509.634.2530
Associate Planner
Ronnie Bell
Ronnie Bell is the Planning department's Associate Planner. Prior to working with CCT planning, she worked at the Nespelem Senior Meal Site for six years, two of them as the Assistant cook and the last four years as the Head Cook/ Site Supervisor where she prepared meals for 70+ elders in the Nespelem area with the help of her staff. She completed her AAS-DTA (Associates of Arts and Science- Direct Transfer Agreement) 2-year Degree at Wenatchee Valley Community College in Omak in 2022 while working full-time at the Nespelem Meal Site. Some of her interests are beading, cooking, driving in the mountains, fishing, and spending time with her family.
She began her tenure with CCT Planning as an OA Senior and now occupies the Associate Planner role for the Department.
Contact Info
Office: (509) 634-2575
Grants Staff
Grant Development Coordinator
Deanna Angstrom
Deanna Angstrom is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and serves as the Grant Development Coordinator for the Tribal Planning Department. As the Tribe's primary grants professional, she serves as the central point of contact for grant development and submission efforts across the organization, coordinating competitive funding opportunities and working closely with Tribal departments to secure resources that support community priorities and long-term strategic initiatives.
Deanna brings more than two decades of experience in Tribal government and grants administration. She began her career with the Confederated Tribes working in the Information Technology Department before joining the Planning Department as an Administrative Assistant. She later served as a Contracts Analyst for the Colville Tribes Department of Transportation from 2010 to 2015, where she managed contracts and supported federally funded transportation projects. In 2016, she transitioned into grant development, where she has since built extensive expertise in researching funding opportunities, coordinating complex grant applications, and ensuring compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
Today, Deanna oversees the Tribe's grant submission process, working with departments across the organization to develop competitive proposals that advance Tribal priorities. Her knowledge of Tribal operations, attention to detail, and collaborative approach have made her an essential resource for departments seeking external funding and have strengthened the Tribe's overall grant development capacity.
Outside of work, Deanna enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly hunting, and values time with her family. A proud mother of three, she spent many years cheering on her children from the sidelines as a dedicated basketball mom, and she remains deeply connected to her community and Tribal traditions.
Contact Info
Office: (509) 634-2577
Grant Development Coordinator
Lachelle Ives
Lachelle Ives serves as a Grant Development Coordinator with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Planning Department.
Since joining the department in 2024, she has brought enthusiasm, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit to the Planning team. Beginning her role as a Grant Development Trainee, Lachelle has quickly developed her skills in grant research, proposal development, and coordinating funding opportunities that support Tribal programs and community initiatives.
Prior to joining the Planning Department, Lachelle served as the Colville Tribes' Elections Coordinator, where she helped administer Tribal elections and gained valuable experience in Tribal government operations, public service, and organizational coordination. Her background, combined with her willingness to learn and positive attitude, has made her a valuable member of the Tribe's growing grant development team.
While working full-time, Lachelle demonstrated an exceptional commitment to personal and professional growth by completing her degree at Eastern Washington University, graduating in June 2025. Balancing a full-time career, college coursework, and family responsibilities reflects the determination and work ethic she brings to every aspect of her life.
Outside of work, Lachelle is an active supporter of youth athletics and enjoys spending time with her family. As the proud mother of children involved in sports, she spends much of her free time cheering from the sidelines, volunteering, and encouraging young athletes in her community.
Contact Info
Office: (509) 634-2539