Leadership

Sheri has served as Chugach’s Chairman since 1998. In addition, she serves as a board director for the Alaska Federation of Natives, Copper Mountain Foundation, Native American Contractor’s Association, Russian Orthodox Sacred Sites in Alaska (ROSSIA), The Tatitlek Corporation, and as a Regent for the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Sheri resides in Anchorage and her family is originally from the Village of Tatitlek.

Matt has served on the Chugach Board of Directors since 2005 and is the Vice Chairman and Compensation Committee Chair. He holds an MBA and is the owner and Business Consultant for Alaska Corporate Consulting. Additionally, he works part-time as the CEO for Pedro Bay Corporation. Matt resides in Anchorage and his family is originally from Cordova.

David first served on Chugach’s Board of Directors in 1979. Since then, he has served from 2000 to 2003, and from 2004 to present. He is Chugach’s Corporate Secretary and Lands and Cultural Resources Committee Chair. He also serves as a Commissioner for the North Pacific Rim Housing Authority. David resides in the Village of Tatitlek where he is retired and a co-owner of Possibility Bags.

Violet has served on the Chugach Board of Directors since 2005 and is the Corporate Treasurer and Audit & Finance Committee Chair. Additionally, she serves as a board director for the Alaska Community Action on Toxins and works as a Manager at The Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage. Violet and her family are originally from the Village of Port Graham.

Brenda has served on the Chugach Board of Directors since 2014. Additionally, she serves as Commissioner for the Colorado Springs Human Relations Commission, Director for One Nation Walking Together, Native American Advisory Member to the El Pomar Foundation and member of the Shareholder Advisory Committee for The Eyak Corporation. Brenda is self-employed as a Communications Strategist for Dukart Communication Strategies in Colorado and her family is originally from Cordova.

Julie is the President and CEO of the Alaska Federation of Natives and first served on the Chugach Board of Directors from 1982-1988 and has since served from 2005 to present. Additionally, she serves as a Commissioner for the Denali Commission and as a director for the ANCSA Regional Association and the Alaska Native Justice Center. Julie resides in Anchorage and her family is originally from the historic village of Nuchek.

Mike has served on the Chugach Board of Directors since 2006. Additionally, he is the President and Chairman of the Chugach Heritage Foundation. Mike is retired in the state of Oregon and his family is originally from Seward.

Vince has served on the Chugach Board of Directors since 2018. Additionally, he serves on the Descendant Enrollment Committee for The Eyak Corporation. Vince is the Principal and Business Consultant for Mulcahy Consulting INC and a Video Forensics Officer for USIT. Vince resides in Washington state and his family is originally from Cordova.

Josh has served on the Chugach Board of Directors since 2016. Additionally, he is the Owner/GM and Business Consultant for Independent Northern Services in Anchorage. Josh’s family is originally from Cordova.

Sheri is serving as Chugach’s Interim President and CEO. In addition, she serves as a board director for the Alaska Federation of Natives, Copper Mountain Foundation, Native American Contractor’s Association, Russian Orthodox Sacred Sites in Alaska (ROSSIA), The Tatitlek Corporation, and as a Regent for the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Sheri resides in Anchorage and her family is originally from the Village of Tatitlek.

Angie oversees the planning, implementation, management and control of the corporation’s financial activities. She has more than 18 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance. In her spare time, she is an active community volunteer for organizations like the Alaska Run for Women and YWCA.

Melanie has served as Chugach’s lead in-house counsel since 2014, providing guidance and leadership across the Chugach portfolio of companies. In her current position, she also oversees risk management, human resources and facilities. Melanie has spent her career representing tribal organizations and Alaska Native Corporations, garnering more than 18 years of experience as both in-house and outside counsel. She serves the local community through organizations like Alaska Legal Services Corporation and The Nature Conservancy.

Josie drives Chugach’s long-term land management strategy, and leads related land and resource development projects. She was instrumental in executing groundbreaking land development opportunities for the corporation, including our carbon offset project and Bering River coal rights transaction. She was inducted into the Athena Society in 2012 for outstanding leadership in both business and community service, demonstrated by her volunteerism for organizations like the Alaska Sealife Center and Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council.

Melissa is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, central treasury, and for maintaining sound accounting records and comprehensive internal controls at Chugach. She has been with the company for eight years, and has more than 21 years of experience in accounting and finance. She has been an active community member, serving on the Blood Bank of Alaska’s Board of Directors for seven years.

John works to ensure cultural preservation, documentation and propagation for the Chugach Region. He has over 40 years of experience helping Chugach reclaim historical sites and artifacts, and serves as a global ambassador for the Chugach people. In his spare time, John likes to plan and design improvements for Nuuciq Spirit Camp, which he established and developed over the last 25 years.

Millie is an original Chugach shareholder, and joined the company in 2001. Her role includes empowering Chugach shareholders and descendants through employment, scholarship, training and mentorship programs. She is proud to play a hand in mentoring and serving the next generation of Chugach leaders.

Hoops brings over 30 years of increasing leadership experience and responsibility to Chugach Government Solutions. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Vice Commander of the US Air Forces’ Warfare Center. He has committed 15 years to Chugach in varying leadership roles.

Steve joined Chugach in 2009 and touts more than 35 years of experience in business development. He is responsible for all business development activities at Chugach Government Solutions and its subsidiaries including marketing, proposal development, contract transition and implementing a corporate-wide estimating system.

Kathy has been with Chugach for over 25 years. She brings more than 35 years of finance and accounting experience to the team. She is also active in the local business community including involvement in the local Rotary.

With more than 25 years of combined leadership and management experience, Mr. Andersen has held the position of President at Chugach Alaska Services and senior leadership positions at UIC Arctic Response Services and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. In these roles, Mr. Andersen has continuously led a dedicated workforce of professionals and subject matter experts in operations, maintenance, training and safety providing services to large, complex client organizations. A lifelong Alaskan born and raised in Cordova, Alaska, Andersen spent many years as a commercial fisherman in Prince William Sound, Kodiak Island and the Bering Sea. He and his wife Karie have two daughters.