Doyon Promotes Communications Manager
Doyon, Limited, the Fairbanks-based regional Native corporation for the Interior, promoted Cheyenna Kuplack to Communications Manager. In this role, she manages the internal and external communications for the corporation—including print and digital media, the company website and Intranet, press and public relations—and she assists with special projects and events.
A Doyon, Limited descendant, Kuplack is Gwich’in Athabascan and a tribal member of Gwichyaa Zhee. She serves on the board member of the Fairbanks Youth Soccer Association and is also a member of the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Fairbanks Diversity Council, and Public Relations Society of America Alaska Chapter.
Current Issue
January 2026
Evans Becomes North Pacific Fisheries Management Council’s Fifth Executive Director
The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council promoted Diana Evans to become the federal regulatory panel’s fifth-ever Executive Director.
RDC’s Hajdukovich Elevated to Executive Director
Experienced military advisor Connor Hajdukovich can remove “interim” from his title as Executive Director of the Resource Development Council for Alaska.
NANA Acquires Drake Construction, Expanding Infrastructure Capabilities
NANA Regional Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Drake Construction, a Kotzebue-based general contractor.
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!