Heimke Joins AIDEA as COO
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is pleased to welcome long-time Alaskan Dave Heimke as Chief Operating Officer.
Before joining AIDEA, Dave served as the executive vice president of risk and engineering at Alyeska Pipeline Services Company and was with the company for more than 10 years. He first came to Alaska in 1985 after working at scientific research stations in Antarctica. Throughout the years, Dave has managed numerous remote Alaska infrastructure development and improvement projects and has also served various technical and operational roles in project management, engineering, and consulting. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
As Chief Operating Officer, Dave is responsible for leveraging AIDEA programs to foster public and private investments for Alaska projects and to ensure effective internal communications, planning, management, and operations in fulfilling AIDEA’s mission for job growth and economic opportunity for all Alaskans.
Alaska Native Heritage Center Adds Director of Cultural Programs to Leadership Team
Alaska Native Heritage Center promoted Karla Gatgyedm Hana’ax Booth from gallery manager to the new role of Director of Cultural Programs.
KPMG Promotes Three at Anchorage Office
Al Asuncion, Joye Sumner, and Tyler VanAusdal, three accountants at the Anchorage office of KPMG, are promoted to Tax Manager and Audit Manager.
Operator Overhaul for Ketchikan Shipyard: AIDEA Puts JAG at the Helm
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority welcomes JAG Marine Group to replace Vigor Alaska as operator of the Ketchikan Shipyard.
Also in this issue: building a company and planning an exit strategy; several ESOPs, and UAS’ foray into a new model for tuition. Enjoy!