Alaska Communications Hires Vice President of Human Resources
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Alaska Communications has a new leader in charge of its personnel operations. Jessica Linquist joins the team as Vice President of Human Resources.
In this role, Linquist oversees compensation and benefits, workforce development, employee engagement, performance management, and labor strategy for the Anchorage-based telecommunications provider. Linquist plays a key role in the broadband company’s vision to be the employer and provider of choice in Alaska.
A longtime professional in the natural resources sector, Linquist previously served in human resources roles at several of Alaska’s largest companies, including Hilcorp, BP, and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. She has a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University and a master’s degree in public administration from UAA.
Linquist lives in Anchorage with her husband and three daughters. They enjoy boating, snowmachining, skiing, and travel.
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