Former professional bull rider Chad Eneas elected with voters picked him to be the new chief of the Penticton Indian Band.

Eneas collected 54 per cent of the popular vote to unseat the incumbent, Jonathan Kruger, who had held the post since 2008.

Kruger is quoted in other media as saying the progress may have been to quick for some.

He is thought to be a very progressive leader mentored by Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.