Secretary of Natural Resources | Dr. Jann Hayman

Jann Hayman is a native of Skiatook and a citizen of the Osage Nation. She began working with the Osage Nation Department of Natural Resources in 2006 as a Natural Resource Specialist and was promoted to Director in 2012. During her time with the Osage Nation, she has worked with many federal and state agencies to implement wildlife, oil and gas, and other environmental and natural resources programs. Recently, Jann has worked extensively on food sovereignty initiatives for the Osage Nation, including developing the Harvest Land and Butcher House Meats facilities. Jann received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education with a minor in Animal Science and a Master of Agriculture from Oklahoma State University.  More recently, she also obtained a Doctor of Education from Kansas State University, where her research interests are related to the development and implementation of Native Nation agriculture and agricultural education programs. She and her husband, Brad “Turnip,” have two children and reside in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

The Osage Nation's Natural Resources Cabinet includes: 

• Butcher House Meats
• Environmental Programs
• Harvest Land
• Heritage Trail