Cota's team is committed to supporting tribal economies through thoughtful economic and strategic planning, by fostering innovative business opportunities, and developing resources for tribes that strengthen governance and sovereignty.
Roger Fragua
Roger Fragua (Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico) has dedicated his professional career to the advancement and development of American Indian communities. Roger is currently the President of Cota Holdings, LLC, whose mission is to support Tribal community and economic development in the energy, agriculture, health and telecommunication sectors. In his capacity as President of Cota Holdings, Roger has over 25 years of experience, developing Tribal energy projects, facilitating strategic planning, and producing Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS), master land-use plans, and other economic development initiatives. He has helped shape public health policy for Tribes and designed strategic frameworks to assess and address health priorities within Tribal communities, including substance abuse and chronic health conditions.
Prior to forming COTA, Roger served the Tribes as the Deputy Director of the Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT), based in Denver, Colorado. Under the direction of the elected leadership of the 47 federally recognized Tribes and four Canadian First Nations, CERT has dramatically restructured the federal-Indian relationship with respect to minerals, mining, taxation, and Tribal jurisdiction over environmental regulations on Indian lands.
Prior to joining CERT, Roger worked as a manager for Enron Corporation in Houston, Texas where he was instrumental in creating innovative business concepts and promoting partnerships between Tribes and Enron. Enron, the most innovative Fortune 500 Corporation in the U.S. over the last several years, developed a genuine interest in seeking partnerships with Tribes in many areas of energy development, not limited to but to include; gas, electricity, wind and water.
Roger currently serves as the Director of a national agricultural hub offering Tribal communities and individual agricultural producers technical assistance, eligibility, and access involving federal, state, local, and organizational resources.
Roger has also worked with the Western Governors’ Association and the National Tribal Environmental Council on State and Tribal relations as it relates to environmental issues. The basis for Roger’s commitment to Indian Country is steeped in his long tenured background as the Tribal Administrator for his own Pueblo. Roger served as the Tribal political and business resource of the Pueblo of Jemez for several years.
Roger is married to Clarice of San Felipe Pueblo, New Mexico and has three sons and one daughter.
Leslie Elgood
For over four decades, Leslie Elgood has applied her strategic acumen and executive leadership across healthcare, higher education, and community development. Her administrative career includes serving as a healthcare administrator for Sutter Health Systems, President of the University of New Mexico Foundation, and President & CEO of New Mexico Community Capital—a community development venture capital organization and capacity builder dedicated to empowering Native American entrepreneurs. Throughout her career, Leslie has excelled at guiding high-performing teams, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and driving organizational productivity. She is also a recipient of the SBA Small Business Innovator Award and the JCC Humanitarian Award for Good Investing, recognizing her visionary leadership in non-traditional investing and community economic development.
Bryn Fragua
Bryn Fragua uses his extensive background providing services to tribal governments, tribal associations and tribal communities in a variety of capacities. Bryn brings valuable insight from a client’s perspective and knowledge on issues concerning energy and environment projects. Driven by providing the highest service possible. Bryn takes pride in providing the best and most efficient solutions to COTA clients. Bryn has been recognized for his commitment to serving Tribal communities. From assisting with helping run health and fitness camps for Tribal community youth to executing and managing FEMA projects on Tribal lands.
Bryn is a member of the Pueblo of Jemez (NM) and a proud father to three happy children.
harleigh moore-wilson
Harleigh Moore-Wilson, a citizen of the Osage Nation, has a diverse set of talents and education that make her a well-rounded individual. With a background in Agricultural Engineering and Food Science and a dedication to Native American communities, she is promoting food sovereignty among Tribes across the United States. Harleigh's entrepreneurial spirit, paired with her MBA, empowered her to establish a company dedicated to serving Native American communities. Through this company, she leverages her expertise in Agricultural Engineering and Food Science to make a meaningful impact. Received a Doctorate in Food Science with a focus on Food Safety, Harleigh is committed to ensuring the quality and safety of indigenous food sources. Her focus on bison-related initiatives honors her heritage and preserves traditional food systems. Outside her academic and professional careers, Harleigh's passion for Osage culture shines through her engagement in teaching beadwork to younger generations ensures that Osage traditions continue to thrive. Harleigh's diverse approach to preserving indigenous knowledge and culture, both professionally and personally, shows her deep-rooted commitment to her community's well-being and cultural heritage. Her Osage heritage serves as a testament to the strength, courage, and enduring spirit of the Osage people, inspiring her to honor Osage legacy through her work and advocacy.
nicole mast
Nicole is a logistics expert and operations leader with over 15 years of experience driving efficiency and growth for small businesses, startups, and Native communities. Passionate about establishing sound organizational foundations, she combines hands-on operational management with strong financial oversight to keep broader organizational missions aligned.
Nicole leverages data analytics and performance metrics to streamline workflows, optimize operational costs, and drive long-term profitability. As a collaborative and articulate communicator, she excels at uniting cross-functional teams around shared priorities, ensuring daily operations seamlessly support scalable strategic targets.