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Northrim’s Schierhorn Passes CEO and President Titles to Huston
The board of Northrim BanCorp selected Mike Huston as the successor to Joe Schierhorn as President and CEO, while Schierhorn remains Chairman of the Board.
Alaska SeaLife Center Promotes Scientist to CEO
The board of the Alaska SeaLife Center chose Wei Ying Wong, previously chief science and education officer, as the new President and CEO.
Wayland Baptist University Alaska Leader Takes on Global Duties
Don Ashley, the executive director of Anchorage and Fairbanks campuses for Wayland Baptist University, takes on a new title as the first Executive Director of Global Initiatives for the multi-state network of Christian colleges.
Four PEs at Promoted to Senior Engineer at PND
PND Engineers promoted Cameron Klatt, Kannon Lee, Taylor Mortensen, and Jared Kinney to the position of Senior Engineer upon their successful completion of the Principles & Practice of Engineering exam.
Two New Vice Presidents for Natives of Kodiak
The Alaska Native urban corporation for Kodiak named Eric McLaurin as Vice President of the Services Sector and Tamie Taylor as Vice President of Construction.
New COO for Alaska Communications Parallels Some of CEO’s Background
Jeff Vogt, the new Chief Operating Officer for Alaska Communications, has experience at several of the same tech companies where the telecom’s new CEO used to work.
Strategic Leadership Promotions at Optima Public Relations
Becca Koonce is promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Sarah Paulus is now Chief Technology Officer at Optima Public Relations in Anchorage.
Catholic Social Services Selects Kris Palmatier as Chief Financial Officer
The new Chief Financial Officer for Catholic Social Services in Anchorage is Kris Palmatier, previously an executive at the Rasmuson Foundation.
Alaska Community Foundation Selects Alexandra McKay as New President and CEO
Alexandra “Alex” McKay, most recently an executive with Rasmuson Foundation, is the choice of the Alaska Community Foundation to become its new President and CEO.
Survey Technicians Join R&M Consultants
Laron Thomas and Lauren Hurst joined R&M Consultants as Survey Technicians in the firm’s Geomatics Department.
NMS Names Strategic Account Manager
NMS, a subsidiary of NANA Regional Corporation’s holding company NANA North, made Bradley Berberich its Strategic Account Manager to enhance customer satisfaction in Alaska’s resource sector.
New General Manager at All American Oilfield
All American Oilfield, a portfolio company of Chugach Alaska Corporation, appointed a new General Manager, Shane Jolin.
In their company kitchens, the Corporate 100 blend wholesome ingredients with exquisite utensils to create the scrumptious ambrosia that keeps employees gratified and contented. Meet the top Alaska employers ranked by number of Alaskans on their payroll, and learn the recipe for success. This issue also includes a focus on economic development initiatives in Anchorage and Kodiak.