Woolston Steps Up as Old Harbor Native Corporation CEO
Photo Credit: Old Harbor Native Corporation
Although the former CEO of Cook Inlet Region Incorporated, Carl Marrs, retired in December after fifteen years leading Old Harbor Native Corporation (OHNC), he is remaining with the corporation for the Kodiak Island village, advising the board and management and serving on subsidiary boards. A successor for Marrs as OHNC CEO has been on deck since last summer, and starting this year Kristina Woolston officially took over.
Woolston was hired as Executive Vice President in July 2024, working alongside Marrs. In her new position as CEO, Woolston manages day-to-day operations and is responsible for achieving board and corporate goals, with a focus on maximizing opportunities for approximately 500 shareholders of OHNC residing in Old Harbor, Kodiak, Anchorage, and beyond.
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“We are enthusiastic about this next chapter in our story,” says OHNC Board Chair Lillian O’Brien. “With the breadth and depth of her experience and her vibrant leadership style, Kristina is well-equipped to build on the success of the corporation. We also wish to thank Carl Marrs for his many years of service leading OHNC to tremendous growth on behalf of our shareholders.”
Prior to joining OHNC, Woolston spent five years leading external affairs at Donlin Gold. She also spent ten years on the leadership team at Chenega Corporation and four years managing external affairs at offshore fiber company Quintillion. She recently served as senior fellow at Rasmuson Foundation working on statewide broadband issues.
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