Alaska Communications Adds Patrick Bergt to Leadership Team
Anchorage-based telecom Alaska Communications hired Patrick Bergt as Deputy General Counsel. In this role, he leads legal functions, including contract administration, regulatory compliance, regulatory advocacy, and risk management.
Bergt is an experienced attorney in civil, criminal, municipal, and regulatory matters unique to Alaska.
He’s a lifelong Alaskan and lives in Anchorage with his family. He speaks Spanish and enjoys being outdoors.
Current Issue
September 2026
What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.