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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Sealaska’s leadership team takes our responsibility to our 23,000 shareholders incredibly seriously. Our obligation to them extends beyond the legal and financial requirements, we are obligated to them as family. All of us are part of the greater community of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with ancestral ties to Southeast Alaska.
One of our core values as a people is the concept of Haa Aani – this is our commitment to care for the oceans and lands because they have always been, and always will be, the foundation of our people.
In recent years, we have earned record profits because we have embraced Haa Aani through our investment in companies that are helping solve some of the earth’s most urgent environmental challenges. Our carbon sequestration business simultaneously preserves and monetizes the towering forests in which we live, hunt and fish. Our innovative ocean-based food businesses seek to produce more value from each fish, feeding more people while reducing the impact on our oceans. Our water-services businesses provide analysis, geotechnical services, remediation and monitoring with an emphasis on responsible development and sustainability.
We are humbled to be in a position to live out our true cultural identities and values through our work while generating profits that will help sustain our people and communities for generations to come.
OPERATIONS
Sealaska, Chief Executive Officer
Anthony guides the investment decisions that directly impact Sealaska’s people, communities, and the natural environment, all while focusing on increasing profits and benefits for shareholders. He is also a passionate advocate for community and works closely with organizations and partners throughout the region to bring people together for the benefit of all Southeast Alaska. He is Tlingit, Eagle, Tsaagweidí (Killerwhale) Clan, as well as Koyukon Athabascan, Caribou Clan. His Tlingit name is Gunnuk'.
ANTHONY MALLOTT
Sealaska
Chief Executive Officer
Sealaska, Chief Operating Officer
Terry is responsible for corporate strategy, all business activities, and M&A activity at Sealaska. Since joining in 2012, Terry has worked to restructure the corporate culture of the organization while simultaneously streamlining existing businesses and acquiring and merging with others. At the center of Terry’s approach is a new corporate philosophy that focuses equally on profitability and environmental responsibility – specifically addressing climate change, which he views as the greatest challenge facing the world today.
TERRY DOWNES
Sealaska
Chief Operating Officer
Sealaska, Vice President, Policy & Legal Affairs
Jaeleen leads Sealaska’s public policy efforts, advocating for Alaska Native rights and privileges at local, state and national levels. Her work focuses primarily on subsistence rights, land allotments, and rural area education. She also oversees shareholder board of directors’ elections annually. She carries two clan names from the L’eeneidí (Dog Salmon) Central house in Angoon including Kajoohein and Kinagoo.ut. She is a child of the Teikweidí (Brown Bear) Clan.
JAELEEN KOOKESH
Sealaska
Vice President,
Policy & Legal Affairs
Sealaska, General Counsel
Kent leads Sealaska’s corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives. He guides business transactions, negotiates critical contracts, oversees litigation, and is integral in Sealaska’s acquisition and joint venture activities. Emphasizing approachability, Kent assists people across Sealaska’s businesses to find solutions to legal-related issues by using his good judgment, operational familiarity, and willingness to teach others.
KENT RASMUSSEN
Sealaska
General Counsel
Sealaska, Chief Financial Officer
Carrie leads Sealaska’s Finance and Information Technology departments. In this role, she oversees the company's financial management, its accounting and internal control systems, the company's budget and financial reporting matters, and systems. She supports the success of the company’s businesses through creative problem solving, strategic insight, and analysis that supports informed decision-making. She is building systems that scale as Sealaska continues to grow, ensuring that her team is a consistent, reliable high-performing resource for the organization. Her efforts are guided by her strong values and in support of Sealaska’s mission.
CARRIE ROREM
Sealaska
Chief Financial Officer
Sealaska, Director of Finance Operations
Mary’s career spans 30 years of financial leadership, including two decades as cash manager at The Seattle Times. She has helped lead a variety of financial systems overhauls and overseen the introduction of numerous payment processes. Before joining Sealaska to direct financial operations, Mary served as treasury manager at Zulily and, later, Starbucks. She holds an MBA with a concentration in finance from Seattle University.
MARY DESMOND
Sealaska
Director of Finance Operations
Sealaska, Director of Human Resources
A passion for creating expansive, fulfilling experiences in the workplace – while ensuring employees feel safe and supported – infuses Max’s work in human resources. A self-described “experience-driven person,” Max’s resume features a host of ski resorts, theme parks and cruise lines that involved decades of cultivating teamwork during summers in Southeast Alaska. Max also brings a lifelong association with Indigenous cultures to HR leadership at Sealaska. Max’s mantra: Let’s use our powers for good.
MAX McCULLAR
Sealaska
Director of Human Resources
Sealaska, Director of Accounting | Corporate Controller
John leads the company's accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions. He brings strong organizational and interpersonal skills, shaped over more than a decade of financial leadership roles at firms focused on geotechnical engineering, mobile broadband and marine design and construction. John's passion for helping organizations achieve operational efficiency led him to Sealaska, where his work enables financial accuracy and accountability for the company's 23,000 Alaska Native shareholders.
JOHN YEGLIC
Sealaska
Director of Accounting &
Corporate Controller
LANDS
Sealaska, Carbon Offset Administrator
Mitchell administers Sealaska’s carbon project, which involves managing more than 175,000 acres of forested lands for the purpose of sequestering carbon. His responsibilities include ongoing monitoring, field work and stewardship activities such as engagement with Community Forest Partnerships. Mitchell’s environmental-studies degree, together with his experiences playing and coaching football, inform his leadership toward improving health and balance for people and planet. He is Tlingit, Eagle, Wooshkeetaan, and Tsimshian.
MITCHELL HALDANE
Sealaska
Carbon Offset Administrator
Sealaska, General Manager Haa Aani
As manager of activities on Sealaska land related to natural resources, Jason’s focus is on working with local communities to develop opportunities for cultural and economic benefit. With a degree in Environmental Systems, Jason combines his in-the-field forestry experience with academic study to help manage Sealaska’s resources respectfully and effectively. Jason spent his childhood in the Tongass and has a passion for exploring the abundance of our lands.
JASON GUBATAYAO
Sealaska
General Manager Haa Aaní
OTHER BUSINESSES
The shared heritage of our 25,000 shareholders, whose people have lived in relationship with land and ocean for 10,000 years, inspires Sealaska’s approach to business. Through Sealaska’s Woocheen business platform, geophysicists, entrepreneurs, data analysts and seafood masters work together to foster ocean health. Our companies – encompassing sustainable seafood, geotechnical work, groundwater remediation, data sciences and marine and land-based construction – bring a shared commitment to people and planet.
Learn more about these businesses and their leaders at Woocheen.com/about.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chair
“Sealaska is a local company that is on mission to make a positive impact globally. Today our ancient values – our connection to place and our collective identity -- are driving our profits, partnerships and decisions.”
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Board Chair
Joe Nelson
Juneau, AK
Board Vice Chair
“As a teenager growing up in Juneau I always felt it was my obligation and destiny to serve our Native people. I am in a good position to help make a difference in the lives of our people through IPEC and now as a Sealaska board member. It’s a responsibility this board takes very seriously.”
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Board Vice Chair
JODI MITCHELL
Juneau, AK
"As a Sealaska director, it would be beneficial for corporations and tribes to create meaningful business partnerships. If we are to benefit Our People and Communities, We have to walk down the path together, equal and hand in hand. Let's make our land claims settlement together. Collectively, we can achieve great ideas. This director is interested in you, so share your ideas."
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MICHAEL BEASLEY
Juneau, AK
“My life’s ambition is to protect and cultivate Alaska Native rights to provide environmental, cultural, social, and economic well-being to current and future generations.”
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'Wáahlaal Gíidaak (Barbara Blake)
Juneau, AK
“The Native people of Southeast Alaska are some of the strongest, most innovative people in the world. I am proud to represent our people and work together to build a strong, enduring corporation that will benefit future generations.”
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BARBARA CADIENTE - NELSON
Juneau, AK
“I’m honored to be the second shareholder descendant to join the board. I will help build true relationships with our shareholders. I will encourage use of technology to reach out to our shareholders in different ways, to hear their voices and to help where I am needed.”
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DR. Angela Michaud
Anchorage, AK
“I am honored to be able to serve on this board of directors representing shareholders near and far. Sealaska is continually improving its business investments, balancing success and weaving in the rich Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian culture of our ancestors.”
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KAREN TAUG
Haines, AK
“It’s an honor to serve our shareholders and help guide Sealaska into a future of profitability and open communications.”
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NICOLE HALLINGSTAD
Bethel, AK
“It is with great commitment and passion that I serve on the Sealaska board of directors. I have a deep, personal connection to Sealaska’s mission and to serve in this leadership position fulfills an obligation to my grandparents and our ancestors.”
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MORGAN HOWARD
Kirkland, WA
“My professional goals have always included working for our Native communities and being part of innovative solutions to the issues facing our people and our corporation. Currently, we are working to find opportunities to increase the financial, cultural and community benefit from our land ownership.”
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RICHARD RINEHART
Kenmore, WA
“ We stand at a profound intersection of time, facing extraordinary challenges none of us have ever experienced here in Alaska and beyond. With a cultural world view, I hope to become a part of the evolving Sealaska team who collectively creates balanced and innovative solutions for our region and our shareholders. The skills I would offer as a Sealaska director draw upon my deep cultural values, education and personal commitment to strengthening our economic base.”
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Lisa Lang
Hydaburg, AK
“My grandmother, Vesta Johnson from Hydaburg, taught me to be helpful; to be respectful of our elders, culture, nature, and subsistence food. She said: ‘If you see someone struggling; help them. Don’t stand by and watch.’ I embrace this philosophy and am eager to bring this mindset to my role on Sealaska’s board as I uphold my fiduciary responsibility to the shareholders.”
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Vicki Soboleff
Blaine, WA
"With profound gratitude for our Ancestors, I will continue to find ways to bring our peoples 10,000+ years of best practices into the work we do for our communities, homelands, our shareholders, no matter where they live, and our corporation. Being connected to who we are and ensuring there are rich cultural, language, and ways of life experiences and connection to our Tribes for our shareholders is critical to the well-being of our peoples and our corporation."
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LIZ MEDICINE CROW
Kake, AK
" I am grateful to be able to participate in our culture and live by our tribal values. I can say from experience that our culture and values can heal and make us feel whole."
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Board Youth Advisor
CONNOR ULMER
Juneau, AK