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
Dale Wade, Chair
Alaska Railroad
Lori Brewer, Vice Chair
Alaska Coffee & Restaurant Supply/Caffe D'arte
Jin Chen, Treasurer
Alaska Skylar Travel
Lisa Kruse, Secretary
Phillips Cruises and Tours
Denise Hanson, Past Chair
The Alaska Collection
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
Glen Hemingson
Copper Whale Inn
Liz Johnson
Icelandair
Maggie Kelly
Alaska Visitor Services
Jacob Lyon
Premier Alaska Tours
Tom Marriage
Sockeye Business Solutions
Chris Schutte
Municipality of Anchorage
Doug Thompson
Holland America Princess
Toni Walker
Logistics, LLC
John Woodbury
COAST Magazine/Alaska Adventure Media
Ex-Officio Board Advisors
John Parrott
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Bill Popp
Anchorage Economic Development Corp
Chris Swalling
Swalling & Associates, PC
President & CEO
Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage
