Buel Anglen - Honored Alumnus 2005
Class of 1969

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Buel is one of seven children born to Leon and Annabelle (Juby) Anglen. He has lived in the Sperry and Skiatook areas for more than 50 years. He and wife Clara have been married since 1970 and presently reside in Skiatook, OK. They have two daughters, Christy and Peggy. They are also the proud grandparents of four grandchildren, Trenton, Blake, Clara Ann and Chloe.

Buel received his diploma from Sperry High School in 1969. He is a graduate of the Carpenter's Union #943 Trade School. He is a former owner of Hometown Building Supply in Sperry, OK and presently owns Sperry Boat Storage and Anglen Construction Company. Buel was a general contractor on the Cherokee Housing Authority building addition and also constructed the Cherokee Nation Bingo Outposts at Catoosa and West Siloam Springs. In 1994, he was named Cherokee Nation "Outstanding Employer of the Year" for hiring almost 90% Native American Indians within his company.

Buel was a member of the Sperry Board of Education for five years, a trustee for the Resthaven Cemetery, a member of the Sperry Merchants Association, an Honorary Chapter Farmer for the Sperry FFA, a youth softball coach for eight years and is also a Lifetime FFA Alumni member.

In July of 2002, Buel was appointed by the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council to serve on the Council. Of the eight Tribal Council Committees, Buel is a member of seven and is Co-Chair of the Employment Committee.

Buel is currently a member of the Tulsa Cherokee Community Organization, the Victory Cherokee Organization in Collinsville, and the Washington County Cherokee Organization in Bartlesville. Chief Chad Smith appointed him to serve on the Tulsa Mayor’s Indian Affairs Commission. Buel was chosen to serve on the Five Civilized Tribes Council by his colleagues on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council.

Buel is very proud of his Indian heritage. He is 3/16 Cherokee/Shawnee. He devotes most of his time and efforts to serving his Cherokee constituents. As a testimony to this, Buel frequently organizes or attends monthly community meetings in both Tulsa and Washington counties. Since becoming a tribal council member, Buel has been committed to keeping the Cherokee people informed of beneficial information and new programs that are available from the Cherokee Nation. Addressing the needs and concerns of the Cherokee people is his sworn duty and privilege.