The Board of the Reindeer Herders’ Association

The Board of the Reindeer Herders’ Association is elected in the General meeting for a three-year term. The General meeting chooses the members of the board; the chair, vice-chair and twelve other member representing different parts of the cooperative area. In addition, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Sámi parliament also appoint one representative each to the Board.

The Board of the Reindeer Herders’ Association 2024-2026

Matti Riipi Chairman +358 40 706 6832
Äärelä Antti Vice-chairman +358 40 031 8711
Keränen Ensio Member +358 40 028 4002
Hannula Jari Member +358 40 742 0291
Hirvonen Seppo Member +358 40 585 3663
Holster Matti Member +358 40 732 8773
Koskela Antti I. Member +358 40 846 8321
Kustula Niko Member +358 40 844 6247
Kutuniva Ilkka Member +358 40 963 9407
Käsmä Mika Member +358 40 017 3980
Mustonen Janne Member +358 40 127 8990
Oinas Pasi Member +358 40 963 5543
Pirttilä Ensio Member +358 40 128 505
Väisänen Urho Member +358 40 569 6592
Representative of the
Finnish Sámi Parliament
Katja Holmala State representative +358 29 532 7206