(Anchorage, Alaska) – Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) announced today that President & CEO Gabriel Kompkoff will step down, effective immediately. The Board of Director’s has named Chugach’s Chair of the Board Sheri Buretta as interim President and CEO.

Kompkoff served on Chugach’s Board of Directors from 2010 through 2011, before joining the company in 2012 as the leader of the commercial division, Chugach Commercial Holdings LLC. Soon after, he was appointed by the Board as Chugach’s President and CEO from 2012 to 2017.

“The Board thanks Gabe for nearly a decade of service and leadership in building the business, and wishes him well in his next endeavor,” said Buretta. “His passion for the Chugach mission helped advance the Board’s vision to diversify our portfolio. We’re all tremendously grateful that Gabe dedicated himself to helping steward Chugach through these critical years.”

Kompkoff said, “It has been a great honor to build and lead this great company on behalf of the shareholder community, and I look forward to seeing the corporation continue to grow and thrive under its next evolution in leadership.”

For more information, please contact Randi Jo Gause at (907) 261-0348.

About Chugach Alaska Corporation:
Established in 1972 under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Chugach Alaska Corporation exists to serve the interests of the Alaska Native people of the Chugach region with a focus on profitability, celebration of our heritage and ownership of our lands. Through responsible management of our lands, businesses and assets, we provide meaningful opportunities and benefits to our community of 2,500 shareholders. Chugach fulfills its mission through a range of investments and operating businesses that provide government, facilities and energy services. Learn more at www.chugach.com.

Contact: Randi Jo Gause,
Director of Business Innovation & Communications
(907) 261-0348 (w)
(907) 301-8886 (c)
randi.gause@chugach.com

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