Jason Martin
Leadership
General Manager & Vice President
Jason is proudly following in his father’s footsteps as Alaska Business‘ General Manager. Having been with ABM for thirteen years prior, Jason is familiar with the business and is continuously impressed with the talented staff. One of the youngest managers in Walmart history, he supervised more than forty employees before being recruited by the Odom Corporation. While there he created statewide marketing material, covered sales routes, and helped set pricing for the state. Jason originally joined the fantastic team at Alaska Business in 1997 as a graphic designer. He is a third generation Alaskan and one of the founders of Alaska’s longest running comedy improv troupe, Scared Scriptless. He enjoys spending time with his amazing wife and delightful son and is passionate about kayaking, sailing, biking, camping, mountaineering, theater, and improv.
In This Issue
Spreading the Word
September 2020
When Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) first aired TV commercials featuring the tagline, “A Place That’s Always Been,” the reaction was surprising. Not only because they received numerous accolades and marketing awards for the campaign but because, at the time, it was rare for Alaska Native corporations to market themselves through the media.