James Barnhill
Business Staff
James Barnhill
James Barnhill is the Full-Charge Bookkeeper and Accounting Manager for Alaska Business Publishing with eight years of bookkeeping experience. James graduated from Galena City High School in the Yukon River village before attending UAA for two years and is also an eleven-year veteran of the US Marine Corps where he served as an aircrewman and drill instructor. His experience with military training was handy in his previous position just outside of Camp Pendleton: for four years, he was principal of West Coast Baptist School, a private K-12 school with thirty students in Oceanside, California. James earned his bachelor of science degree in accounting from National University of La Jolla, California. In his spare time James enjoys his family, reading, and the outdoors.
We’re honored again this year to celebrate our partnership with Junior Achievement of Alaska, a nonprofit that educates local youth about enterprise, business, money, and financial literacy. In the special section, three Junior Achievement of Alaska students weigh in on their experience with the exceptional volunteers and teachers involved with the program.
And in Industry Support, we explore the range of varied services that industry in Alaska requires, from mancamps to spill response to off-grid energy solutions.
Outside the special sections, make sure to check out the 2026 Economic forecast, where Alaska leaders share their insights on what may lie ahead in the coming year. Enjoy!