Andrew “Dru” Alejandre was elected Chairman of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians from September 2016 and served in that capacity until September 2024. Prior to be elected Chairman, he served as Tribal Secretary starting in April 2014. Alejandre grew up in Williams, California, and moved to Corning, California, when the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indian Tribe opened Rolling Hills Casino in 2001. He graduated from Corning Union High School and earned a degree in graphic design from the Art Institute in Sacramento.

Alejandre also serves as the Chairman of the Tepa Companies Board of Directors. Tepa is the 8(a) business arm of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. He also oversaw the Paskenta Nomlaki Foundation which holds the annual Wish Upon a Par Golf Tournament for Northern California during his time as Chairman.

Alejandre received the Native American 40 Under 40 award in 2024 from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. 

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