Board of Directors
The Visit Anchorage Board of Directors represents 10 membership categories. Directors are elected by the membership in the last quarter of each year and seated in the first quarter to serve a three year term. Chairman-appointed board members serve a one-year term.
The members of the Board of Directors donate their time and talents to promote the community to visitors for the benefit of the entire membership. The board is comprised of representatives from Visit Anchorage's membership, including the public and private sectors. Visit Anchorage’s President & CEO serves as a non-voting member. The board sets policy, guides Visit Anchorage, and develops strategic plans for the future.
Sonya Wellman, Chair
Rasmuson Foundation
Jin Chen, Vice Chair
Brilliant Connection Consulting
Schawna Thoma, Secretary
Northern Compass Group
Tom Marriage, Treasurer
MILEPOST/Alaska Magazine
Nina Bonito Romine, Immediate Past Chair
The Kobuk
Allison Bendis
Klondike Promotions
Lori Brewer
Alaska Coffee & Restaurant Supply/Caffe D'arte
Lanie Downs
Cruise Line International Association Alaska
Raquel Edelen
Hotel Captain Cook
Nicole Geils
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Scott Habberstad
Alaska Airlines
Mandy Hawes
Get Lost Travel Vans
Glen Hemingson
Alaska Skylar Travel
Lisa Kruse
Phillips Cruises and Tours
Jacob Lyon
Premier Alaska Tours
Angie Oberlitner
Alaska Step-on Guides
Kameron Perez-Verdia
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Pete Petersen
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Jim Powell
Judy's Touch of Class B&B
Michele Robuck
Alaska Mint
Kate Sprout
Hilton Anchorage
Doug Thompson
Princess Cruises and Tours
Dale Wade
Alaska Railroad
Toni Walker
Logistics, LLC
Ex-Officio Board Advisors
Bill Popp
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Chris Swalling
Swalling & Associates, PC
President & CEO
Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage
