Lynn Rust Henderson to Lead AEDC Board Into 2019

The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation kicked off 2019 by announcing Lynn Rust Henderson, Vice President of Sales and Service for Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, as AEDC’s board Chair.

Joining her on the board’s executive team are David Knapp, Head of Control for BP Alaska, as Vice Chair; Michael Huston, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for Northrim Bank, as Secretary and Treasurer; Raquel Edelen, Vice President of Operations for the Hotel Captain Cook, as immediate past board chair and finally Steve Noble, Vice President of Alaska Operations for DOWL, as at-large executive committee member.

“These five individuals have already made great contributions to AEDC, and we’re lucky to have them as our executive board leadership this year,” said Bill Popp, President and CEO of AEDC. “Their combined years of experience in some of Anchorage’s most important industries are invaluable to our organization’s mission.”