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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.

Officers

Jin Chen, Chair
Brilliant Connection Consulting

Mandy Hawes, Treasurer
Get Lost Travel Vans

 

 

Schawna Thoma, Secretary
Northern Compass Group

Sonya Wellman, Immediate Past Chair
Tikahtnu Commons - by CIRI and Browman Development

Directors

Cyrus Aldeman
Alaska Trolley Tours

Allison Bendis
Klondike Promotions

Lanie Downs
Cruise Line International Association Alaska

Lauren Dreitzler
Delta Air Lines

Raquel Edelen
Hotel Captain Cook

Nicole Geils
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Carissa Giliam 
Anchorage Museum Store

Scott Habberstad
Alaska Airlines

Glen Hemingson
Alaska Skylar Travel

Lisa Kruse
Phillips Cruises and Tours

Jacob Lyon
Premier Alaska Tours

Mike Monterusso
Alaska Botanical Gardens

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

Lana Ramos
Spenard Roadhouse

Dale Wade
Alaska Railroad

Toni Walker
Logistics, LLC

Matt Worden
Go Hike Alaska

 

Ex-Officio Board Advisors

Radhika Krishna
Anchorage Downtown Partnership

Bill Popp
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

Chris Swalling
Swalling & Associates, PC 

President & CEO

Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage