HDR Brings Matt Stone as Alaska Area Manager
The Anchorage office of architecture and engineering firm HDR brought in Matt Stone as Alaska Area Manager. He oversees a staff of more than 100 engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals working to responsibly develop critical infrastructure for Alaska.
Stone brings more than twenty years of experience in Alaska civil design and is a dedicated leader who fosters positive collaboration and teamwork among his staff. He is a registered professional engineer in both civil and environmental design.
Under Stone’s leadership, HDR will continue to provide exemplary service and innovative solutions to clients across Alaska in both the private and public sectors.
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October 2025
UMIAQ Environmental Promotes Policy and Permitting Manager
UMIAQ Environmental, a division of UIC Commercial Services, promoted Emily McDonald to Policy and Permitting Division Manager.
New Generation of Environmental and Marketing Talent at Nortech
Environmental Professional Megan Smoot and Marketing Assistant MJ Johnson are new to the Nortech team in Alaska.
Alaska Pacific Beverage Company Taps New GM
Jaime Jurado is promoted to General Manager of Alaska Pacific Beverage Company, the production facility for 49th State Brewing, Arctic Roots Cider, and Frontier Alaska Soda.
As we have annually since 1985, we are again celebrating the Top 49ers, local Alaska companies ranked by gross revenue. These home-grown companies participate in all of the state’s major industries, generate more than $28 billion in gross revenue, and employ more than 24,000 Alaskans. The special section holds not only the official 2025 Top 49ers ranks but also highlights of their activities, their plans for the future, and other exciting content. Enjoy!