Fliss Earns New Certification
Margo Fliss recently became the third certified Strategic Doing Workshop Instructor in Alaska. As the Manager of Strategic Engagement at the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development (UA CED), Fliss regularly leads planning sessions for clients across the state. Strategic Doing enables leaders to design and guide new networks that generate innovative solutions. A new strategy discipline, it teaches people how to form collaborations quickly, move them toward measurable outcomes, and make adjustments along the way. Fliss holds a master’s in public policy from Mills College and a bachelor’s in political science and government from UAF. She earned her “Foundations in Design Thinking” certification from IDEO in 2018, and currently serves on the boards of the University Economic Development Association and thread.
Current Issue
January 2026
RDC’s Hajdukovich Elevated to Executive Director
Experienced military advisor Connor Hajdukovich can remove “interim” from his title as Executive Director of the Resource Development Council for Alaska.
Moore Takes Over GCI Consumer Services for Retiring Landes
With the impending retirement of longtime GCI executive Paul Landes, leadership for overall consumer services transfers to Maureen Moore.
Walmart Pro Steps Up as New Boss for TOTE Maritime Alaska
Corey Nichols, previously a distribution official for Walmart, succeeds Art Dahlin as Vice President and Alaska General Manager for TOTE Maritime Alaska.
We’re honored again this year to celebrate our partnership with Junior Achievement of Alaska, a nonprofit that educates local youth about enterprise, business, money, and financial literacy. In the special section, three Junior Achievement of Alaska students weigh in on their experience with the exceptional volunteers and teachers involved with the program.
And in Industry Support, we explore the range of varied services that industry in Alaska requires, from mancamps to spill response to off-grid energy solutions.
Outside the special sections, make sure to check out the 2026 Economic forecast, where Alaska leaders share their insights on what may lie ahead in the coming year. Enjoy!