Promotions for MSI Communications Team
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Full-service marketing and public relations agency MSI Communications promoted two of its Anchorage employees to support clients statewide.
Asia Bauzon
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Asia Bauzon is now Associate Creative Director after five years as an art director. For the past three years, she has led creative strategy and development for some of MSI’s most visible clients. In her new role, Bauzon continues to develop and execute innovative creative strategies for branding, marketing campaigns, and high-impact client work across a variety of industries. Bauzon earned a bachelor’s degree in art at UAA and previously worked as a graphic designer at Spawn Ideas.
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September 2026
Mercy Nyaga Kuria
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Mercy Nyaga Kuria is promoted to Account Manager, responsible for strategic planning, marketing campaign development, budgeting, media strategy, and overall client communications. Kuria earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Nairobi. Over the past four years at MSI, Kuria has played a key role in delivering results-driven campaigns and building lasting client relationships. With a strong background in advertising and deep knowledge of multi-channel media strategy, Kuria brings both expertise and passion to exceeding client goals.
UA Foundation Adds Analytics, Strategy Leaders
The University of Alaska Foundation brought in Gwendolyn Gruenig as Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Stephanie Monahan as Director of Strategic Initiatives.
KPMG Promotes Audit Manager
The only “Big Four” accounting firm with a presence in Alaska, KPMG, promoted Jim Henderson to Audit Manager.
MEA Taps Cordova’s Koplin for CEO
Matanuska Electric Association selected Cordova Electric Cooperative’s Clay Koplin to succeed Tony Izzo as CEO, effective with the new year.
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