Right Moves
Welcome to Right Moves! Every day in the Last Frontier Alaskans are finding new positions, moving up the ranks at their current employer, or pursuing professional development through ongoing education and certifications. We’re pleased to share all of this positive career movement whenever we can, so here you’ll find Alaska-based job hires, promotions, and professional certifications.
And since people are the foundation of every business, in HR Matters we’ve asked local experts to offer their guidance on human resource trends, issues, and best practices, as well as listing articles from around the state about what businesses—and their employees—are doing to keep the focus on the people.
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RISQ Consulting Hires Swenor as Strategy Consultant
RISQ Consulting is excited to announce that Colby Swenor has joined its team as a Strategy Consultant.
McCoy Appointed Acting Chief of Police
Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson appointed Kenneth McCoy, Deputy Chief of Police for the Anchorage Police Department (APD), as APD’s Acting Chief of Police.
Coastal Villages Region Fund Announces New Hire and Promotion
Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) announced the promotion of Nathaniel Betz to Director of Community Programs and the hiring of Oscar Evon as Director of Regional Affairs.
The Alaska Community Foundations Welcomes Huffines As New Vice President of Programs And Grants
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) has welcomed a new VP of Programs and Grants: Eleanor Huffines accepted the position in early 2021.
McKinley Announces Leadership Promotions
McKinley Management, LLC announced the promotion of two of the firm’s senior team members.
Dr. Stuart Named Executive Director for Tyonek Tribal Conservation District
Tyonek Tribal Conservation District (TTCD) is proud to announce that Dr. Laurie Stuart has accepted the position of Executive Director.
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HR Matters
Small Businesses Can Lower Healthcare Spend with Association Health Plans
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: There are exciting new health insurance options for small businesses in Alaska being offered through group association plans that allow smaller companies to access health insurance savings.
A Journey of Engagement Amidst Change
SPONSORED BY AES: While the recent worldwide pandemic plays out as a major economic influence, keeping our employees engaged and productive is more important and challenging than ever.
Preventing Builder’s Risk Claims
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: Although the perils to a building under construction are many, integrating preventive measures during the planning stages and implementing them in the field greatly decreases the likelihood of filing a builder’s risk claim.
In This Issue
Meeting in the Middle
May 2021
In January, when the Biden administration announced its ban on the future sale of oil and gas leases on federal land, the news understandably ruffled the collective feathers of Alaska’s oil and gas industry.