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. Chair-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, with involvement from all categories of travel and tourism, 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.
Schawna Thoma, Chair
Northern Compass Group
Services - Professional
Mandy Hawes, Vice-chair
Aleut Corporation
Agencies and Organizations
Nicole Geils, Treasurer
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Activities and Attractions
Lana Ramos, Secretary
Spenard Roadhouse
Dining
Jin Chen, Immediate Past Chair
Vanderlust Vans
Transportation
Cyrus Aldeman
Alaska Trolley Tours
Activities and Attractions
Allison Bendis
Klondike Promotions
Services - Professional
Lori Brewer
Caffe D'arte / Alaska Coffee and Restaurant Equipment
Dining
Karen Bronga
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Government Appointment
Alexa Donahe
Pursuit - Alaska Collection
Trip Planning & Vacation Packages
Lanie Downs
Cruise Line International Association Alaska
Agencies and Organizations
Lauren Dreitzler
Delta Air Lines
Transportation
Raquel Edelen
Hotel Captain Cook
Accommodations
Carissa Giliam
Hilton Anchorage
Accommodations
Dr. Amy Green
UAA Hospitality Administration
Agencies and Organizations
Scott Habberstad
Alaska Airlines
Transportation
Carl Johnson
Alaska Photo Treks
Activities and Attractions
Jacob Lyon
Premier Alaska Tours
Transportation
Char McClelland
Alaska Destination Specialists, Inc
Services - Events, Group and Meeting Planners
Mike Monterusso
Alaska Botanical Gardens
Activities and Attractions
Angie Oberlitner
Alaska Step-on Guides
Services - Events, Group and Meeting Planners
Kameron Perez-Verdia
Municipality of Anchorage Assembly
Government Appointment
Lana Ramos
Spenard Roadhouse
Dining
Mike Robbins
Municipality of Anchorage
Government Appointment
Toni Walker
Logistics, LLC
Services - Events, Group and Meeting Planners
Sonya Wellman
Tikahtnu Commons - by CIRI and Browman Development
Shopping/Retail
Matt Worden
Go Hike Alaska
Activities and Attractions
Ex-Officio Board Advisors
Radhika Krishna
Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Chris Swalling
Swalling & Associates, PC
Jenna Wright
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
President & CEO
Julie Saupe
Visit Anchorage
