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John Hawkins Jr. Promoted to Tribal Transportation Manager
Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is pleased to announce the promotion of John Hawkins Jr. to Tribal Transportation Manager.
The Kuskokwim Corporation Names New President and CEO
The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) shareholder Andrea Gusty has been selected as the corporation’s next President and CEO. “This was a big decision and not one that we took lightly,” says Board Chair Dunia Morgan.
Bristol Bay Native Corporation Announces Leadership for Bristol Bay Seafood Investments
As part of its new investment into Alaska’s seafood industry, Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) has hired Amy Humphreys as President and CEO and BBNC…
Chugach Government Solutions Hires Senior Vice President of Operations Support Kathleen Grimes
Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) promoted Kathleen Grimes to Senior Vice President of Operations Support. In this role, Grimes will serve as chief of staff over general and administrative support service functions.
Discover Kodiak Honors Alutiiq Ancestors’ Memorial
The Alutiiq Museum is the 2019 recipient of Discover Kodiak’s Chinook Award, an honor recognizing a community contribution by a non-profit organization.
Tlingit & Haida Welcomes Brent Mulvaney as Tribal Child Support Attorney
Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) is pleased to welcome the new Tribal Child Support Attorney Brent Mulvaney.
TDX Appoints Tina Woods as Chief Administrative Officer
TDX Corporation, announced that Tina Woods, PhD, has been appointed as Chief Administrative Officer. In her new role, Woods will be responsible for overall leadership of the TDX Support Services Center.
State of Alaska to Offer Its First Mobile DMV in Bristol Bay
After a year of partnership and coordination, the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles and Bristol Bay Native Corporation announced the first mobile DMV in Alaska.
TDX Global Receives 2019 Raytheon EPIC Award
Tanadgusix Corporation announced that the Raytheon Company has awarded its subsidiary TDX Global, a leading provider of power generation systems to mission-critical sites and locations around the world, with its 2019 EPIC Supplier Excellence Award.
Hans Roeterink Joins Cook Inlet Tribal Council as Chief Technology Innovation Officer
Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) is proud to announce the appointment of its new Chief Technology Innovation Officer (CTIO), Hans Roeterink of Seattle.
Calista Corporation Welcomes Kristi Williams as Government Relations Manager
Kristi Williams joined Calista Corporation as the Government Relations Manager this summer. Prior to her employment with Calista, Williams owned a consulting firm in Anchorage that specialized in Alaska Native tribal advocacy.
Bethel Native Corporation promotes General Manager
Bethel Native Corporation (BNC) announced the promotion of Robbie Lynn to General Manager of BNC’s Construction Division.
In This Issue
The Art of Architecture
February 2020
Architects often find themselves facing something of a chicken and egg dilemma. When it comes to design, what takes precedence—form or function?
“It’s a great question, and it’s probably a loaded question,” says David McVeigh, president of RIM Architects. “You can ask ten different architects and get ten different answers.”
Many of the factors that influence those answers land outside the architect’s control. The client’s vision for the building, its location and intended use, the project budget, and whether the design must conform to specific guidelines are all details the architect must consider when determining how much emphasis to place on aesthetics and how much on function.