The Quapaw Tribe loses their tribe’s top position over the weekend.

 Chairman Joseph Byrd resigned from the position Saturday. In a statement released on their website, the tribe says Byrd resigned during the tribe’s monthly business meeting.  No reason was given for his resignation.

 Byrd served as the Chairman of the Quapaw Nation Business Committee since 2020. He also worked for the Cherokee Nation as a compliance manager and was a marketing manager for Downstream Casino Resort.