Hollis E. Roberts

Hollis Roberts
Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
In office
January 13, 1978 – June 6, 1997
Preceded byDavid Gardner
Succeeded byGregory E. Pyle
Member of the
Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1975–1979
Hugo City Councilman
In office
1961–1975
Personal details
Born
Hollis Earl Roberts

(1943-05-09)May 9, 1943
Hochatown, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 2011(2011-10-19) (aged 68)
Hugo, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyDemocrat
Other political
affiliations
Red Power

Hollis E. Roberts (May 9, 1943 – October 19, 2011) was a Native American politician whose career was highlighted by his 19-year period as Chief of the Choctaw Nation. His reign saw the tribe modernize its social services and develop independent business partnerships in and beyond Oklahoma.