New CEO at Koniag Energy & Water
Koniag
A subsidiary of the Alaska Native regional corporation for Kodiak Island has a new CEO. Phil Vollands is now in charge at Koniag Energy & Water (KEW).
As CEO, Vollands will focus on developing new market opportunities and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to establish KEW as a leading provider of comprehensive and innovative solutions.
KEW provides operational support in the oil and gas and water and wastewater industries, including design, engineering, automation, fabrication, and installation. KEW is based in Alaska with a presence in Texas, New Mexico, North Dakota, Georgia, and Ohio. It includes second-tier subsidiaries Dowland-Bach, Glacier Services, Inc., Big G Electric & Engineering, Great Northern Engineering, and TecPro.
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September 2026
Prior to joining KEW, Vollands held executive positions in prominent energy companies, gaining expertise in operational success, project development, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Vollands earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oxford University and a Master of Management from the University of Michigan.
“I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Koniag Energy & Water,” says Vollands. “I am excited to lead the company and drive sustainable and meaningful growth.”
Vollands succeeds Koniag Energy & Water CEO Art Garrod, who is retiring after leading the company since 2018.
“We are thrilled to welcome Phil Vollands aboard as the next CEO of Koniag Energy & Water,” says Koniag chairman and CEO Ron Unger. “His extensive background in the global energy transition and in leading successful businesses are an ideal combination for growing the sector. Vollands’ leadership will strengthen and accelerate our competencies in and outside of Alaska and will ensure that we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional results for our customers.”
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