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
Jacob Lyon, Chair
Premier Alaska Tours
Nina Bonito Romine, Secretary
The Kobuk
Jin Chen, Treasurer
Alaska Skylar Travel
Lisa Kruse, Vice Chair
Phillips Cruises and Tours
Lori Brewer, Past Chair
Alaska Coffee & Restaurant Supply/Caffe D'arte
Directors
Linda Brandon
Major Marine Tours
Adriel Butler
Aurora Expeditions
Lanie Downs
Cruise Line International Association Alaska
Raquel Edelen
Hotel Captain Cook
Charlie Grimm
BAC Transportation
Mandy Hawes
Alyeska Resort
Karen Kroon
Anchorage Museum
Tom Marriage
Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge/Alaska Collection
Sheron Patrick
Better Business Bureau
Pete Petersen
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Chris Schutte
Municipality of Anchorage
Derek Shanks
Chief Commercial Officer with RavnAir Group
Tara Stevens
BP Alaska
Doug Thompson
Holland America Princess
Dale Wade
Alaska Railroad
Toni Walker
Logistics, LLC
Sonya Wellman
Rasmuson Foundation
Di Whitney
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
John Woodbury
COAST Magazine/Alaska Adventure Media
Meg Zaletel
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Ex-Officio Board Advisors
Bill Popp
Anchorage Economic Development Corp
Jim Szczesniak
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Chris Swalling
Swalling & Associates, PC
President & CEO
Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage
