The Visit Anchorage Board of Directors has approved the following slate of candidates, as prepared by the Nominations and Elections Committee, for the 2027 Board of Directors election. There are eleven candidates for seven seats, each with a three-year term beginning in January 2027.
Here are the candidates:
Lori Brewer (I)
Caffe D’arte/Alaska Coffee and Restaurant Equipment
Dining
Parker Butzke (I)
Embassy Suites
Accommodations
Brad Erickson (I)
Erickson Unlimited
Entertainment
Eli High
Alaska Helicopter Tours
Activities & Attractions
Carl Johnson (I)
Alaska Photo Treks
Activities & Attractions
Kris Miller
MSI Communications
Services-Professional
Antonio Luca Portillo
Alaska Pablo’s Bicycle Rentals & Tours
Activities & Attractions
Schawna Thoma (I)
Northern Compass Group
Services-Professional
Toni Walker (I)
Logistics LLC
Services-Event, Group & Meeting Planners
Mike Westbay
Alaska Sausage and Seafood
Shopping
Matt Worden (I)
Go Hike Alaska
Activities & Attractions
Incumbent = I
According to Visit Anchorage bylaws, an additional candidate may be nominated by petition, signed by not less than 15% of the designated representatives in good standing, and filed within 15 days after the notification of the approved slate of candidates. The deadline to file a petition is no later than 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. For additional information please contact Julie Saupe at jsaupe@anchorage.net.
Ballots will be emailed using an online election system to each designated voting representative in good standing. E-voting will open at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 (Alaska Standard Time).
Congratulations to our slate of candidates.