Charles Locust grew up in Stilwell, Okla. He holds a Bachelor's in Social Science degree with emphasis in Business Administration. He has twelve hours toward his Masters of Business Administration Degree from Northeastern State University.

Assistant Chief Locust has held positions as Executive Director of Tribal Operations, Executive Director of Housing (HUD), and Executive Director of Social Services, Budget Analyst, Financial Analyst, Construction Liaison, Administrative Officer, General Manager of a Gaming Facility, and Director of Gaming. He was also the Chairman of the Gaming Commission. He was also employed by the Gaming Enterprise Corporation and has held the positions of President of Gaming Division, Sales and Marketing Director and Vice President of Administration.

Mr. Locust was inaugurated in January of 2005 as the Assistant Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma. He has been married to Brenda (Hooper) for 19 years. They have one daughter, Rozlyn Hana, 13.

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