Eklutna Appoints Foster as CEO
The Eklutna Board of Directors announced the promotion of Kyle Foster to CEO. Foster joined the Eklutna team as general manager in July 2020. As the CEO, he leads the parent company as well as provides leadership and works with the senior management teams of Eklutna’s subsidiaries, Eklutna Services, the natural resources division, and Eklutna Construction & Maintenance. Foster received his bachelor’s in international business from Seattle Pacific University and his master’s in business administration from West Texas A&M University.
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October 2025
UMIAQ Environmental Promotes Policy and Permitting Manager
UMIAQ Environmental, a division of UIC Commercial Services, promoted Emily McDonald to Policy and Permitting Division Manager.
New Generation of Environmental and Marketing Talent at Nortech
Environmental Professional Megan Smoot and Marketing Assistant MJ Johnson are new to the Nortech team in Alaska.
Alaska Pacific Beverage Company Taps New GM
Jaime Jurado is promoted to General Manager of Alaska Pacific Beverage Company, the production facility for 49th State Brewing, Arctic Roots Cider, and Frontier Alaska Soda.
As we have annually since 1985, we are again celebrating the Top 49ers, local Alaska companies ranked by gross revenue. These home-grown companies participate in all of the state’s major industries, generate more than $28 billion in gross revenue, and employ more than 24,000 Alaskans. The special section holds not only the official 2025 Top 49ers ranks but also highlights of their activities, their plans for the future, and other exciting content. Enjoy!