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
Lori Brewer, Chair
Alaska Coffee & Restaurant Supply/Caffe D'arte
Lisa Kruse, Treasurer
Phillips Cruises and Tours
Jin Chen, Secretary
Alaska Skylar Travel
Jacob Lyon, Vice Chair
Premier Alaska Tours
Dale Wade, Past Chair
Alaska Railroad
Directors
Stephen Blanchett
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Nina Bonito Romine
The Kobuk
Raquel Edelen
Hotel Captain Cook
Laurie Fagnani
MSI Communications
Charlie Grimm
BAC Transportation
Scott Habberstad
Alaska Airlines
Denise Hanson
The Alaska Collection
Corey Hester
Alaska Airmen Association
Maggie Kelly
Alaska Visitor Services
Linda Leary
Women’s Flyfishing
Tom Marriage
Sockeye Business Solutions
Sarah Nelson
Homewood Suites
Sheron Patrick
O'Malley's on the Green/Anchorage Golf Course
Steve Rader
Hilton Anchorage
Chris Schutte
Municipality of Anchorage
Doug Thompson
Holland America Princess
Toni Walker
Logistics, LLC
Sonya Wellman
Rasmuson Foundation
John Woodbury
COAST Magazine/Alaska Adventure Media
Di Whitney
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Ex-Officio Board Advisors
J.J. Harrier
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Bill Popp
Anchorage Economic Development Corp
Jim Szczesniak
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Chris Swalling
Swalling & Associates, PC
President & CEO
Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage
