The Visit Anchorage Board of Directors has approved the following slate of candidates, as prepared by the Nominations and Elections Committee, for the 2026 Board of Directors election. There are twelve candidates for six seats, each with a three-year term beginning in January 2026.

Here are the candidates:

Incumbent = I

Cyrus Aldeman (I)
Anchorage Trolley Tours
Activities & Attractions

Allison Bendis (I)
Klondike Promotions
Services — Professional

Parker Butzke
Embassy Suites - Anchorage 
Accommodations

Lauren Dreitzler (I)
Delta Air Lines
Transportation

Brad Erickson
Erickson Unlimited
Entertainment

Brian Huling
Courtyard by Marriott (JL Hospitality Management)
Accommodations

Carl Johnson (I)
Alaska Photo Treks
Activities & Attractions

Cadence Maddox
Alpine Air Alaska
Activities & Attractions

Kerry McCourt (I)
Anchorage Museum Store
Shopping

Mike Monterusso (I)
Alaska Botanical Garden
Activities & Attractions

Rick Peterson
Princess Cruises and Tours (HAP)
Trip Planning & Vacation Packages

Sonya Wellman (I)
Tikahtnu Commons - by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI)
Shopping

Ballots are emailed on October 31 using an online election system to each designated voting representative in good standing. E-voting closes at 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (Alaska Standard Time).