Board of Directors

For over 108 years, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce has been able to advance a successful business climate because of its hard-working staff and dedicated Board of Directors. The board represents both large and small businesses with diverse backgrounds and vocations and makes decisions about issues with the needs of the entire membership in mind. The board is composed entirely of volunteers who support the business community, attend monthly board meetings, and Anchorage Chamber events.
Former members of the board of directors include Mayors George Wuerch and Zach Loussac; Augie Hiebert, who was instrumental in bringing telecommunications to Alaska; and Robert Atwood, who was a pioneer in the Anchorage newspaper industry.
2023-2024 Board of Directors
Elected

Ryann Swalling
CHAIR
KPB Architects

Emily Accipitar Stewart
Alaska Airlines

Barbara Amy
NANA Regional Corp.

Dianne Blumer
NavigateAK

Leah Boltz
Bettisworth North Architects & Planners

Jin Chen
Brilliant Connection Consulting

Laura Dean
Ameriprise Financial Services

Neil Gunn
Venture North Group

David Hannon
New York Life and Eagle Strategies

Nancy Johnson
PAST CHAIR
Channel 2 & CBS 5

Tana Skye Nevada
The Bridge Seafood & Catering

Dan Newman
CHAIR ELECT
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals

Sheron Patrick
Alyeska Title Guaranty Agency, Inc.

Gary Scott
Thompson & Co.

Danicia Shiryayev
VICE CHAIR
Wells Fargo
Appointed

Vic Angoco
Matson

Lisa Booth
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.

Ed Hendrickson
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.

Anthony Sean Jordan
Jordan Consulting Group LLC

Michelle Maddox
Alaska Railroad Corp.

Katie Mallard
First National Bank Alaska

Jennifer Opsut
Alaska Regional Hospital

Caroline Schultz
ConocoPhillips Alaska

Sarah Skeel
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Ethan Tyler
Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)

Gwen Welch
Chugach Commercial Holdings, LLC
Ex-Officios

Dr. Jharrett Bryantt
Anchorage School District

Logan Burt
YPG Chair

Kolby Hickel
Municipality of Anchorage

George Martinez
Anchorage Assembly

Dr. John Nofsinger
University of Alaska Anchorage

Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage

George Vakalis
(at-large)
Vakalis Consulting

Jenna Wright
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation