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Carl Artman
Official portrait of Carl J. Artman.
Official portrait of Carl J. Artman.
10th Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs
In office
March 5, 2007 – May 23, 2008
President George W. Bush
Preceded by Dave Anderson
Succeeded by Larry Echo Hawk
Personal details
Born
Carl Joseph Artman, III

(1965-03-15) March 15, 1965 (age 60)
Des Moines, Iowa
Nationality American, Oneida
Alma mater Columbia College of Missouri (B.A.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.B.A.)
Washington University in St. Louis (J.D.)
University of Denver College of Law (L.L.M.)

Carl Joseph Artman, III (born March 15, 1965) is an American lawyer and a member of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. He has held important positions in the United States government. From 2007 to 2008, he served as the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. In this role, he oversaw government programs and policies for Native American tribes. Before that, he was an Associate Solicitor for Indian Affairs from 2005 to 2007.

Carl Artman's Early Life and Education

Carl Artman was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He studied at several universities to become a lawyer and a business expert.

His College Degrees

  • He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Columbia College of Missouri.
  • He received a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.
  • He earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, which is a law degree, from Washington University in St. Louis.
  • He also completed a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) degree from the University of Denver College of Law.

Carl Artman's Career in Government and Law

Carl Artman has had a significant career, especially in areas related to Native American affairs.

Serving in the Government

In 2006, Carl Artman was chosen to be the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. The Senate approved his nomination on March 5, 2007. He worked in this important government role until May 23, 2008, when he resigned.

Work After Government Service

After his time in government, Carl Artman continued to work in law and education. He is now a professor at Arizona State University College of Law. He also directs their Tribal Economic Development Program. This program helps Native American tribes create strong economies.

Artman is also an Advisory Board Member for the Native American Venture Fund. This fund helps create economic growth for Federally Recognized Tribes across the United States.

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