Hickel Promoted to President of RHC
Sean Hickel recently assumed the role of President at Roger Hickel Contracting (RHC). In this role, Hickle is involved in estimating, project management, business development, and the overall financial management of the company. Sean joined RHC in 2010 working as an estimator and project manager. He has been in the construction industry his entire life and had various roles in the field. He is a board member of the Association of General Contractors of Alaska. Sean received a bachelor’s in business from Montana State University and is a lifelong Alaskan. He lives in Anchorage with wife and two daughters.
Current Issue
September 2026
What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.