After receiving progression promotions within the Tribe’s Health Department, he was promoted to Director of the Social Services Department. Following his military service, he worked for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana as a medical clerk. A Native Louisianan, Chairman Pierite began his career by serving in the United States Marine Corps with a military occupational specialty in administration. For more than 30 years, he has held several elected positions on the Tribal Council including Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-Chairman, and Chairman of the Tribe. Marshall Pierite is the proud Chairman and CEO of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana whose reservation is located in Marksville, Louisiana.