Cherokee Nation Principal Chief names Daniel Mead as Acting Cherokee Nation Marshal | News [Video]

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Daniel Mead has been named Acting Marshal of the Cherokee Nation by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr, effective January 1, 2025. 

Mead’s appointment will fill the vacancy of retiring Marshal Shannon Buhl, who has held the position since 2012. 

Buhl announced his retirement earlier in November. He will take on a new role consulting on security matters for the Cherokee Nation Businesses. 

“Daniel Mead has the experience and temperament to lead the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service,” said Chief Hoskin. “Although the law provides for him to serve in an acting capacity for now, I would have no hesitation to nominate him for council confirmation as Marshal because he is absolutely ready to lead the agency and has my full confidence.” 

Mead began his career with the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service (CNMS) as a Deputy Marshal in 2006. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant. 

He is also a Marine Corps Veteran and has received various …