Flores is a retired U.S. Navy Veteran, former Tribal Fire Chief and former Special Advisor for
National Tribal Affairs to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. In his latter position, he advocated
for a department-wide FEMA Tribal Consultation Policy and advised all component agencies
within FEMA of their responsibilities toward tribal consultation. He also advised the FEMA
Administrator on tribal issues for establishing, maintaining, and coordinating a nation-to-nation,
federal-tribal relationship. Served on TAG 2016-2025
Tribal Advisory Group
Richard Flores
Tribal Advisory Group
NW Tribal Emergency Management Council (NWTEMC)