About

Larry Robinette

Blackhawk Consulting is led by an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation with more than 20 years in Tribal government and enterprises.

Larry Robinette of Blackhawk Consulting

A problem-solver who starts by asking how he can help

Larry Robinette is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, descended from the Ukwnain (Okanagan) and Sinixt bands that are part of the Confederation.

He has worked more than 20 years within Tribal government and enterprises. He began working with TERO programs in 1993 and has stayed connected to them in some form ever since.

Larry describes his career as that of a problem-solver and an innovator, someone who tests what has not been tested and delivers successful results for the organization he is part of. He has worked for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. In the 1990s, Blackhawk Consulting held a Washington State Department of Transportation contract to assist minority- and women-owned businesses.

See Larry's experience and results

“I am there to be of service. Together we will figure out what the need is, develop a plan, then execute it. We will review the results of the plan and modify it anywhere between the start and finish of the project.”

Larry Robinette, Blackhawk Consulting

What makes Blackhawk different

Experience, perspective and practical follow-through

  • Experience with Tribal governments, Native organizations and public-sector systems

  • A Native-owned perspective grounded in service, relationships and respect

  • The ability to meet immediate needs while seeing the larger organizational picture

  • Practical recommendations that can be carried out, not reports that sit on a shelf

  • Flexible support through projects, training, advisory work and selected interim roles

What guides the work

Service, trust and respect

  • Service

    Begin by listening to what the organization needs and asking how Blackhawk can be useful.

  • Trust and relationships

    Build credibility through honesty, consistency, respect and long-term follow-through.

  • Respect and cultural grounding

    Work with an understanding of Tribal identity, sovereignty, community and organizational context.

  • Practical problem solving

    Turn complex issues into clear priorities, workable plans and actions people can carry forward.

  • Tenacity and follow-through

    Stay engaged when the work is difficult and help move important work toward completion.

  • Accountability

    Be clear about scope, commitments, limitations and results.

How can I be of service?

If your organization is working through a workforce, structure or readiness challenge, let's talk. Blackhawk is available for project-based, training and advisory engagements.

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