New CEO for Shee Atiká Native Corporation
The urban Native corporation for Sitka has appointed Tim Castro as President and CEO. Castro has been working for Shee Atiká since June 2019, first as president of its subsidiary, Alaska Northstar Resources, and then as president of Shee Atiká Government Services. Under his leadership, the holding company comprising four 8(a) government contractors grew its portfolio from startup to more than $40 million in revenue.
“Tim has been the driving force behind the growth and profitability of our subsidiaries,” says Shee Atiká Board Chair Rob Allen. “The board is grateful to him for stepping into his new role as president and CEO.”
Having served in a shared role as Interim Senior Executive since September 2022, Castro is responsible for strategic planning, management, and operations across Shee Atiká’s business platforms.
Castro says, “It’s my priority to ensure that our companies are successful in order to provide meaningful benefits and opportunities to Shee Atiká shareholders for generations to come.”
Castro has more than twenty years of experience across information technology, government contracting, and entrepreneurial startups. He graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems.
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