An honorably discharged US Army veteran, Talee is a member of the Osage Tribe and resides in the Pawhuska, Oklahoma area. Talee currently serves as a Project Manager and is also on the 3rd Osage Minerals Council. Talee is finalizing his PhD in model development for oil and gas enhanced oil recovery operations. Previously, Talee was president of his own company that investigated enhanced oil recovery operations. In the past Talee has worked as a research Engineer for ConocoPhillips. Talee is very active in Osage and tribal cultural activities. Talee also speaks and teaches Osage Language classes. Talee has a daughter Wilma and an son TJ.