Board of Directors
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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.
Board of Directors Election
Each primary representative for an Anchorage Chamber member in good standing can vote for up to five (5) Board of Directors members. Please read about each candidate at the link below before continuing to place your votes.
Your name and votes will be kept confidential. Limit one voting ballot per company/organization. Deadline: 5 pm, July 30th.
2023-2024 Board of Directors
Elected
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Ryann Swalling
CHAIR
KPB Architects
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Emily Accipitar Stewart
Alaska Airlines
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Barbara Amy
NANA Regional Corp.
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Dianne Blumer
NavigateAK
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Leah Boltz
Bettisworth North Architects & Planners
![Jin Chen Jin Chen, Alaska Skylar Travel](https://www.anchoragechamber.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/1871/bb-plugin/cache/Jin-Chen-300x234-portrait.jpg)
Jin Chen
Brilliant Connection Consulting
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Laura Dean
Ameriprise Financial Services
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David Hannon
New York Life and Eagle Strategies
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Nancy Johnson
PAST CHAIR
Channel 2 & CBS 5
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Anthony Sean Jordan
Jordan Consulting Group LLC
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Skye Nevada
The Bridge Co.
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Dan Newman
CHAIR ELECT
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
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Jennifer Opsut
Alaska Regional Hospital
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Sheron Patrick
Alyeska Title Guaranty Agency, Inc.
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Danicia Shiryayev
VICE CHAIR
Wells Fargo
Appointed
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Vic Angoco
Matson
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Lisa Booth
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
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Dee Buchanon
Subway Development, Inc.
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Ed Hendrickson
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
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James Larson
Northrim Bank
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Michelle Maddox
Alaska Railroad Corp.
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Katie Mallard
First National Bank Alaska
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Caroline Schultz
ConocoPhillips Alaska
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Caleb Terpstra
Providence Alaska Medical Center
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Gwen Welch
Chugach Commercial Holdings, LLC
Ex-Officios
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Dr. Jharrett Bryantt
Anchorage School District
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Logan Burt
YPG Chair
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Kolby Hickel
Municipality of Anchorage
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George Martinez
Anchorage Assembly
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Dr. John Nofsinger
University of Alaska Anchorage
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Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage
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George Vakalis
(at-large)
Vakalis Consulting
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Jenna Wright
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation