Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
Echo Hawk Names Bart Stevens as Acting BIE Director
Appointment temporary while process to fill critical post continues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk today announced that he has named Bartholomew “Bart” Stevens as Acting Director of the Bureau of Indian Education while the process for finding a permanent director continues.
The temporary appointment became effective February 2. The vacancy announcement for the post opened last November and closed on February 1. “This temporary move was necessary as we review and assess what we expect to be a talented slate of candidates for the critical position of Director of the Bureau of Indian Education,” Echo Hawk said. “I am pleased that Bart Stevens has assumed this leadership role to keep the Bureau on track in delivering quality education services to all BIE students.”