Two Professional Hires for MTA
MTA, the Palmer-based telecom, added two new professionals to its management ranks.
Elias Rojas joined MTA as Marketing Manager for Commercial Solutions. In his new role, Rojas focuses on marketing and business development for MTA’s array of enterprise and wholesale solutions, expanding MTA’s footprint across the state. A seasoned marketing professional with experience in multiple industries, Rojas comes to MTA from Alaska Pacific University, where he served as director of marketing and communications. Rojas has a master’s degree in business administration from Alaska Pacific University and a bachelor’s degree in international business from San Diego State University.
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August 2025
MTA hired Steve Brockman as its Commercial Solutions Analyst. In his new role, he is helping MTA to expand commercial solutions business in adjacent markets and government programs. Brockman was previously with Copper Valley Telephone, where he served as revenues assurance administrator for seven years and business analyst for the last three. Brockman earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing analytics from Liberty University. His service in the US Air Force from 1978 to 1982 brought him to Alaska.
Cordova Telecom Subsea Cable Route Survey Complete
Fiber optic firm Pioneer Consulting collected data for Cordova Telecom Cooperative’s subsea cables to Seward and Juneau, slated to begin operation by 2028.
Fundraising Pro Hired as Alaska SeaLife Center’s First Vice President of Advancement
Trina Bailey, an experienced fundraiser and public affairs strategist, becomes Alaska SeaLife Center’s Vice President of Advancement.
UMIAQ Design Hires Utilities Division Manager
UMIAQ Design, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Jacques Annandale as its new Utilities Division Manager.
