Press Release

Atmore, Ala.  – The Native American Contractors Association (NACA) has announced the recent election of Mal McGhee to its Board of Directors as part of the organization’s recent board elections. McGhee joins NACA’s leadership team at a pivotal time as the association continues to strengthen its advocacy efforts and expand opportunities for Native-owned small businesses across the country. 

Six organizations competed for four open board seats, and the following representatives were elected to serve on the NACA Board of Directors:

• PCI Federal, represented by Mal McGhee, Executive Vice President
• Command Holdings, represented by Jon Panamaroff, CEO
• Diné Development Corporation, represented by Austin Tsosie, CEO
• Mohawk Networks, represented by Allyson Mitchell, General Manager

As a Tribal Citizen of the Poarch Creek Indians, McGhee serves as Executive Vice President of PCI Federal and brings decades of leadership experience supporting tribal economic development and Native-owned businesses. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in advancing tribal economic diversification, Native-owned federal contracting initiatives, and long-term business growth strategies that support sustainable economic impact for Tribal communities.

McGhee has led efforts across aerospace manufacturing, economic development, and strategic enterprise growth, helping expand the Tribe’s business portfolio and strengthen opportunities across government and commercial sectors. His leadership has contributed to the growth of a nationally recognized federal contracting organization with capabilities spanning multiple industries and partnerships.

In addition to his executive leadership responsibilities, McGhee has served in leadership roles within tribal government and on numerous tribal, community, and industry boards. He currently serves as Treasurer for the Aerospace States Association.

“I am honored to join the NACA Board of Directors and to support an organization that plays such a critical role in advancing Native economic opportunity,” said McGhee. “I look forward to working alongside fellow board members to strengthen advocacy efforts, expand opportunities for Native-owned businesses, and continue creating lasting economic impact for Tribal communities across the country.”

The newly elected board members bring decades of combined experience across construction, professional services, infrastructure, and government contracting. Their leadership will support NACA’s mission to advocate for policies that promote economic development and fair access to contracting opportunities for Tribal and Native-owned enterprises.

Formed in 2003, the Native American Contractors Association is the national organization representing companies owned by Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, collectively known as Native entity-owned companies. NACA’s mission is to enhance Native self-determination through preservation and advancement of government contracting participation based on the unique political and legal relationship between Native Americans and the federal government.

Today, NACA represents 45 organizations across the country that collectively serve more than one million Tribal citizens, Alaska Native shareholders, and Native Hawaiians.