Joshua Wilks
Sales
Joshua Wilks
Account Manager
Josh Wilks has been on the other side of an advertising transaction. His previous career was with NAPA Auto Parts, starting in his hometown of Fairbanks. By 2018, when he was promoted to statewide sales manager, Wilks moved to Anchorage. “Honesty is all we have,” says Wilks.
In his previous position, Wilks was responsible for maintaining good relationships between NAPA Auto Parts and repair shops statewide. The company awarded him Sales Manager of the Year for 2018. He was attracted to Alaska Business Publishing Company by the potential to form business relationships and help clients with their business.
Outside of work, Wilks enjoys riding his motorcycle, golfing, and working out at The Alaska Club with his son. He’s also an aspiring knifemaker.
What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.