Sitnasuak Native Corporation Taps Afognak Exec for Operations, Development Chief
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The former COO of Afognak Native Corporation is taking up the same job in Nome. Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) appointed Matt Thorpe as its Chief Operations Officer, Corporate Development.
At SNC, Thorpe can leverage his expertise in team building, strategic planning, and shareholder development to enhance operations and expand corporate development. His proven ability to drive revenue growth, build high-performing teams, and foster strong community relationships aligns with SNC’s commitment to excellence and innovation.
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While most recently leading Afognak’s diverse range of commercial operations, building a commercial division from zero revenue to more than $112 million annually, Thorpe has an extensive track record of leadership and strategic growth. He founded Delta Leasing, a vehicle and equipment leasing company now majority owned by Old Harbor Native Corporation. He also served as general manager for Anchorage Chrysler Center, where he achieved top rankings in profitability and customer satisfaction.
Representing more than 3,000 shareholders, SNC is the largest of sixteen village corporations in the Bering Straits region, with more than $146 million in annual revenues.
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