1. HOME
  2.  | 
  3. Industry
  4.  | 
  5. Finance
  6.  | Alaska USA Selects New Executive Leadership

Alaska USA Selects New Executive Leadership

Jan 27, 2022 | Finance, Right Moves

Dan Byron

Dan Byron is the new Vice President, Payment Technologies. Byron joins Alaska USA Federal Credit Union with more than twelve years of experience in the payment and card technologies industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Metropolitan State University.

Current Issue

Alaska Business Magazine January 2026 cover

January 2026

Clinton Hess

Clinton Hess has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Intelligence. Hess has been with Alaska USA for more than fourteen years, most recently as vice president, Financial Analysis. Hess holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alaska, as well as a master’s degree in business administration from Alaska Pacific University.

David Vanzant

David Vanzant has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Enterprise Security. Vanzant has been with Alaska USA for more than five years, most recently as vice president, Enterprise Security. Vanzant holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Eastern New Mexico University and a master’s degree in homeland security/strategic studies from Marine Corps University.

Julie Moore

Julie Moore has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Mortgage Operations. Moore has been with Alaska USA for more than twelve years, most recently as vice president, Mortgage Administration and Compliance. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on accounting and a master’s degree from Eastern Washington University.

Leisa DeYarmon

Leisa DeYarmon has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Special Credits. DeYarmon has been with Alaska USA for more than eight years, most recently as vice president, Special Credits Collections.

Athar Nazir

Athar Nazir has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Consumer Lending Operations. Nazir has been with Alaska USA for more than nine years, most recently as vice president, Special Credits Operations. Nazir holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in finance.

Related Articles
Alaska Business Magazine January 2026 cover
In This Issue
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ALASKA + INDUSTRY SUPPORT
January 2026
In our first issue of 2026, we are again featuring two special sections: Junior Achievement of Alaska and Industry Support.

We’re honored again this year to celebrate our partnership with Junior Achievement of Alaska, a nonprofit that educates local youth about enterprise, business, money, and financial literacy. In the special section, three Junior Achievement of Alaska students weigh in on their experience with the exceptional volunteers and teachers involved with the program.

And in Industry Support, we explore the range of varied services that industry in Alaska requires, from mancamps to spill response to off-grid energy solutions.

Outside the special sections, make sure to check out the 2026 Economic forecast, where Alaska leaders share their insights on what may lie ahead in the coming year. Enjoy!

Share This