About Us

Tigua Inc. was established by Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (YDSP) in 2008 as a tribally-owned holding company. Driven by the dream to sustain the Tigua tribal community for future generations by diversifying the economic opportunities available. The company has a dedicated Board of Directors whose role is to guide strategy and assess the corporation’s performance. Tigua Inc. holds multiple subsidiaries as individual companies and independent business units. This structure allows us to operate multiple businesses with one committed administrative staff.

Who We Are
Since the hiring of Tigua Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer, John Baily in August of 2010, the company has refocused and restructured its business policies and procedures to further develop leadership within the company’s management team. The company has effectively identified business development strategies and management goals to enhance the company’s expertise and credibility in the marketplace. Tigua Inc. and its subsidiaries pride themselves in providing the best services and products to clients and customers nationwide.

Mr. Baily’s leadership was key to establishing 8(a) certifications under the Small Business Administration's business development program to allow the pursuit of multiple ventures that have resulted in Tigua Inc.'s subsidiaries obtaining Federal Government contracts that benefit Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo.  Tigua Inc. has demonstrated that it has a strong and stable business environment with opportunities for growth in the upcoming years. Additionally, Tigua Inc. is working to increase the number of Tribal employees that hold important roles throughout all lines of business.  

Native Americans have a long history of patriotically contributing to the U.S. Military. Today, Native American small businesses in the fields of engineering, construction, IT, and other areas, continue to supply the Department of Defense with dependable high-quality supplies and services. Despite recent upward trends in economic activity, Indian reservations still suffer some of the worst poverty in the country. In an effort to boost Native American economic development, Congress has authorized Federal contracting agencies to “encourage” the use of Native American owned subcontractors. The Department of Defense Indian Incentive Program (IIP) is a viable example of this encouragement. For additional information please visit the following website: http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sb/programs/iip/

​It is Tigua Inc.’s goal to grow the tribal economy by strengthening business capabilities. As the company grows and diversifies its professional competencies, its objective is to build a network of business opportunities that strengthen revenue streams and help cultivate and move the Pueblo forward in a manner that provides for long-term sustainability of Tigua culture and community.

​Serving the Military
​ As part of the Association of the United States (AUSA) Bradley Strong Program, Tigua Inc. serves as the Unit Guardian for the 1at DIVARTY based out of Fort Bliss, Texas. Tigua has proudly watched over and served this Brigade for close to a year now. DIVARTY  is not the only unit that Tigua Inc. and its subsidiaries support. Tigua works closely with the United Service Organizations (USO), to support events that will essentially boost the morale of our Ft. Bliss soldiers