Anchorage, Alaska — Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) is proud to announce the promotion of Randi Jo Gause to Vice President of Marketing & Communications.
In her position, Gause will oversee enterprise marketing and communications for Chugach, including brand strategy and stewardship, internal and external communications, executive communications, media relations, and integrated marketing programs that support the corporation’s expanding portfolio and a unified brand presence.
“Randi brings a combination of strategic discipline and creative leadership to how we communicate Chugach’s purpose and performance,” said CEO Jonathan Dalrymple. “She has strengthened our brand and elevated how we engage with customers, employees, shareholders, and communities. As Chugach continues to grow and diversify, her leadership is essential to ensuring our marketing and communications remain cohesive and aligned to the long-term vision we are working towards.”
Gause joined Chugach more than a decade ago as Communications Manager and has advanced into senior leadership, most recently serving as Marketing & Communications Director, helping establish and build the corporation’s marketing and communications function to support enterprise priorities. Before joining Chugach, she held marketing roles in both agency and nonprofit environments. Her work has been recognized for excellence and impact, including being named one of the Alaska Journal of Commerce’s 2020 Top 40 Under 40. Under her leadership, Chugach’s marketing and communications team has also received multiple honors from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Alaska Chapter and Ragan Communications.
“I’ve been privileged to be part of Chugach through many seasons of change, and I’m grateful to our leadership for the opportunity to support this next chapter of growth,” said Gause. “Our business portfolio and our shareholder community are expanding and diversifying, and there’s real momentum across the enterprise. My focus is helping us show up with one clear voice even as we evolve – sharing our story in a way that’s authentic, people-centered, and grounded in the value we create for shareholders and customers.”
Gause holds an MBA in International Business from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a B.S. in Public Relations from the University of Utah, and has completed professional certificate programs through Harvard Business School. As a lifelong Alaskan, she is also active in the community, supporting organizations including Covenant House Alaska, STAR Alaska, and mentoring women entrepreneurs through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.
About Chugach Alaska Corporation: Established in 1972 under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) 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 2,700 shareholders. Chugach fulfills its mission through a range of investments and operating businesses that provide government, industrial, and energy services.