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ANTHC Taps TCC Attorney as Interim CEO
Natasha Singh, previously general counsel for the Tanana Chiefs Conference, takes over for Valerie Nurr’araluk Davidson as Interim President and CEO of Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
New Executive Leaders Under Northrim Bank’s New CEO
Leadership changes at Northrim Bank did not end with Chairman of the Board Joe Schierhorn yielding his President and CEO titles to Mike Huston. Several team members were given new titles as Executive, Senior, or Associate Vice President.
APU Hires Chief Advancement Officer
Alaska Pacific University hired media veteran Allison Knox as Chief Advancement Officer, responsible for fundraising strategy, alumni relations, and major gifts.
Tlingit & Haida Elevates Communications, Customer Service, and Printing & Engraving Leaders
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elevated some new leaders, hiring a new director in the Communications department and promoting managers for the Customer Care and Printing & Engraving departments.
New Executive Director for Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital
The new Executive Director of Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital, Margaret M. Horvath, previously led the Alaska Health Alliance, a Providence-sponsored clinically integrated network.
Cape Fox Corporation Hires Senior Vice President of Construction Services
Cape Fox Corporation hired Jason Brown, a strategic development executive at Bristol Bay Native Corporation, to become Senior Vice President of Construction Services.
International Fisheries Nonprofit Chooses Alaskan as Executive Director
An international nonprofit that supports sustainable fisheries picked an Alaskan as its next Executive Director. Ocean Outcomes selected Kelly Harrell, previously executive director of the Alaska Marine Conservation Council.
New Executive Director for Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association has a new Executive Director. The board promoted its head of marketing, Lilani Dunn.
New General Manager for Convention Center Operator ASM Global
The international firm that operates Anchorage’s city-owned convention centers hired Steve Rader, previously general manager of The Lakefront Anchorage hotel.
United Way of Anchorage Promotes Vice President of Philanthropy
Greg Gallagher, United Way of Anchorage’s individual giving officer since 2022, is promoted to senior leadership as Vice President of Philanthropy.
Northrim’s Schierhorn Passes CEO and President Titles to Huston
The board of Northrim BanCorp selected Mike Huston as the successor to Joe Schierhorn as President and CEO, while Schierhorn remains Chairman of the Board.
Alaska SeaLife Center Promotes Scientist to CEO
The board of the Alaska SeaLife Center chose Wei Ying Wong, previously chief science and education officer, as the new President and CEO.
Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.