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Reid D. Milanovich
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| Chair of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians | |
| Assumed office April 5, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Jeff Grubbe |
| Vice Chair of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians | |
| In office November 5, 2019 – April 5, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Larry N. Olinger |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Gonzales III |
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| Born | 1982/1983 (age 41–42) U.S. |
| Spouse | Halstyn Milanovich |
| Relations | LaVerne Saubel (grandmother) Richard M. Milanovich (father) |
| Residences | Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California Baptist University |
| Profession | Politician |
Reid D. Milanovich is a leader of the Cahuilla people. The Cahuilla are a Native American tribe from Southern California. Since April 2022, he has been the Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. This tribe lives in Riverside County, California. As Chairman, he helps make important decisions for his community. He has served on the tribal council, which is like a governing body, for five terms.
About Reid Milanovich's Early Life and School
Reid D. Milanovich was born in the early 1980s. His family has a strong history of leadership. His father, Richard Milanovich, was the Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for 28 years. His mother is Melissa Milanovich. Reid has five brothers and sisters.
His grandmother was LaVerne Saubel. She was also a leader for the tribe. She helped write the tribe's constitution, which is like a rulebook for their government.
Reid went to California Baptist University. He studied political science there. This subject is about how governments work.
Reid Milanovich's Career Journey
Even though his father was a politician, Reid Milanovich didn't always want to be involved in politics. After college, he returned to Palm Springs, California in 2011. That's when he started to get interested.
He began going to the tribe's meetings. He joined a group that helps students get scholarships. From 2012 to 2014, he was on the board of directors for the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. This museum shares the history and culture of the Agua Caliente people.
In 2013, he tried to get elected to the tribal council but didn't win that time. Later, he worked as a proxy, which means he could vote for someone else on the council.
In April 2014, he was elected to the tribal council. This was a big step in his career. In November 2019, he became the Vice Chairman of the tribe. Then, on April 5, 2022, Reid Milanovich was sworn in as the Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Reid Milanovich's Personal Life
Reid Milanovich lives in Palm Springs, California.
