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 three-year terms and chairman appointed members serve one-year terms.
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. The President & CEO serves as a non-voting member, as well. They set policy, guide Visit Anchorage, and develop strategic plans for the future.
Officers
Lisa Kruse, Chair
Phillips Cruises and Tours
Nina Bonito Romine, Vice Chair
The Kobuk
Mandy Hawes, Treasurer
Alyeska Resort
Sonya Wellman, Secretary
Rasmuson Foundation
Jacob Lyon, Past Chair
Premier Alaska Tours
Directors
Linda Brandon
Major Marine Tours
Lori Brewer
Alaska Coffee & Restaurant Supply/Caffe D'arte
Steve Busby
Greatland Adventures
Adriel Butler
Aurora Expeditions
Jin Chen
Alaska Skylar Travel
Lanie Downs
Cruise Line International Association Alaska
Raquel Edelen
Hotel Captain Cook
Charlie Grimm
BAC Transportation
Scott Habberstad
Alaska Airlines
Karen Kroon
Anchorage Museum
Tom Marriage
MILEPOST/Alaska Magazine
Sheron Patrick
Better Business Bureau
Pete Petersen
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Jim Powell
Judy's Touch of Class B&B
Chris Schutte
Municipality of Anchorage
Doug Thompson
Princess Cruises and Tours
Dale Wade
Alaska Railroad
Toni Walker
Logistics, LLC
Di Whitney
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Meg Zaletel
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Ex-Officio Board Advisors
Bill Popp
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Chris Swalling
Swalling & Associates, PC
Jim Szczesniak
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
President & CEO
Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage
