Richard Arthur Hayward

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Richard Arthur Hayward, (born November 28, 1947 in New London, Connecticut) also known as Skip Hayward, was the tribal chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe for 23 years, from 1975, when the first election was held, until November 1, 1998. He was replaced by Kenneth M. Reels. Before becoming the tribal chairman, he worked as a pipefitter and lived in Stonington, Connecticut.[1] In 1994 University of Connecticut awarded him an honorary degree.[2]

He has a brother, Robert Hayward.[3] He is the grandson of Elizabeth George (?-1973), who was one of the two Mashantucket Pequots to remain on the reservation.[4] He married Aline Aurore Champoux (1951- ) on June 13, 1969 in Groton, Connecticut.[5] He is one of nine siblings, including Theresa Hayward, Cynthia Hayward, Susan Hayward, Belinda Hayward, Patricia Hayward, Sandra Hayward, and deceased Rodney Hayward.

Preceded by
Kenneth M. Reels		 Chairman of Mashantucket Pequot Tribe
1975-1998		 Succeeded by
Kenneth M. Reels

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Pequot Tribal Chairman Replaced By His Deputy", New York Times, June 22, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-06-21. "The tribal chairman behind the Mashantucket Pequots' success in turning their impoverished reservation into the world's largest casino has been voted out of office, according to a statement released yesterday. The chairman, Richard A. Hayward, was removed from the job on Sunday and replaced by Kenneth M. Reels, who had been the tribe's vice chairman. Mr. Hayward was elected to replace Mr. Reels. The Pequots operate the Foxwoods Resort Casino here, the world's largest casino and one of its most profitable. A tribal spokesman would not disclose vote totals. Tribal officials did not return telephone calls seeking comment yesterday. ..." 
  2. ^ Honorary Degree Recipients in the 1990s. University of Connecticut. Retrieved on 2007-02-14.
  3. ^ "At Foxwoods, Reigning Family Loses its Hold", New York Times, November 3, 1998. Retrieved on 2007-06-21. "Richard A. Hayward, a former pipefitter who led the tribe for 23 years, has rarely been seen on the reservation since being deposed as the Pequot leader several years ago. The rest of the 70-member Hayward clan say they, too, have been shunned by the Pequot family that now controls the tribal government. After years of infighting, the Haywards say they have been demoted, fired, pushed out of jobs. Several say it has gotten so bad that they are thinking of moving away from land they fought to reclaim. ..." 
  4. ^ Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Timeline. Retrieved on 2007-02-14.
  5. ^ Benedict, Jeff. Without Reservation: How a Controversial Indian Tribe Rose to Power and Built the World's Largest Casino. ISBN 9780060931964. Retrieved on 2007-02-14. 
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