Tulsa – October 28, 2026 -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has been named the 2026 Team Osprey Supplier of the Year after more than 20 years of supplying electrical wire harnesses and cables for the V-22 Osprey.

Team Osprey, a group of industry, government and military leaders supporting the V-22 program, announced the award at its 2026 Annual Team Osprey Working Group Conference. The event gathers leaders and suppliers from across the V-22 industrial base.

Tulsa, Okla. – October 06, 2026 -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has appointed veteran federal contracting executive Terri Malone as Chief Growth Officer, effective Oct. 12.

Tulsa, Okla. – September 18, 2026 -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has named Tom Watson as president, effective Oct. 1, to lead a $1 billion-plus portfolio of tribally owned federal contracting companies employing more than 5,000 people.