The Visit Anchorage Board of Directors has approved the following slate of candidates, as prepared by the Nominations & Elections Committee. There are 14 candidates for seven seats, each with a three-year term beginning in January 2024.
Here are the candidates for Visit Anchorage's Board of Directors election:
Crystal Biringer
Toast of the Town, LLC
(Services - Events, Group & Meeting Planners)
Lori Brewer (Incumbent)
Caffe D’arte Alaska
(Dining)
Nicole Geils (Incumbent)
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
(Activities & Attractions)
Carissa Giliam (Incumbent)
Hilton Anchorage
(Accommodations)
Amy Green
UAA Hospitality Administration
(Agencies & Organizations)
Carl Johnson
Alaska Photo Treks
(Activities & Attractions)
Davis Johnson
RL AK Outdoors
(Activities & Attractions)
Jara Mouracade
American Red Cross of Alaska
(Agencies & Organizations)
Angie Oberlitner (Incumbent)
Alaska Step-On Guides
(Services - Events, Group & Meeting Planners)
Lana Ramos (Incumbent)
Spenard Roadhouse
(Dining)
Mark Robinson-Wilson
Pacific Alaska Tours
(Transportation)
Schawna Thoma (Incumbent)
Northern Compass Group
(Services - Professional)
John Woodbury
Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association
(Agencies & Organizations)
Matt Worden (Incumbent)
Go Hike Alaska
(Activities & Attractions)
Visit Anchorage election has moved to an online election system. Each designated voter of the Visit Anchorage membership will receive an e-ballot. E-voting will open at 12:00 a.m. on November 1 and close at 4:30 p.m. on December 2 (Alaska Standard Time). For additional information please contact Julie Saupe at jsaupe@anchorage.net.
Congratulations to our slate of candidates!
