Engineer Named Southcoast Regional Director for Alaska DOT&PF
Christopher Goins is the new Southcoast Regional Director for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF). In that position, he oversees a region that spans 1,800 miles from Ketchikan to Adak. The region contains 1,859 highway lane miles, 186 bridges, 44 airports, and 20 maintenance stations.
“Mr. Goins will do a great job leading our transportation programs in Southeast and Southwest Alaska” says DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson. “He has a proven record of accepting challenges and solving problems.”
Goins started at DOT&PF in 2014 working on infrastructure projects after nearly a decade of engineering experience in Oregon. He is a licensed engineer and earned his degree from Oregon State University in 2006. He lives with his family in Juneau.
The previous Southcoast Regional Director, Lance Mearig, is leaving state service. “We wish Lance the best and appreciate his contributions to Alaska’s transportation system,” Anderson says.
Operator Overhaul for Ketchikan Shipyard: AIDEA Puts JAG at the Helm
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority welcomes JAG Marine Group to replace Vigor Alaska as operator of the Ketchikan Shipyard.
Takeoff Speed: Student Pilots Fly into the Wild Blue
With 1 in 100 Alaskans certified to fly—or six times the national average, per capita—the state has a thriving network of flight schools. What resources are available for those looking to take to the skies?
State Nets $17.5M in North Slope Lease Sale
Eleven companies bid $17.5 million for 287 tracts, covering 519,000 acres, for the largest state North Slope lease sale in a decade.
Also in this issue: building a company and planning an exit strategy; several ESOPs, and UAS’ foray into a new model for tuition. Enjoy!