Upon the retirement of Janis Plume from Alaska Business Publishing Company, the Sales Department gained a new Account Manager. Chelsea Diggs applies her experience from personnel services firm Airswift to the world of advertising. From the healthcare and oil and gas sectors, Diggs gained expertise in project management, strategic planning, and data analysis. She has served as president of the Anchorage Petroleum Women’s Association and volunteers at the Anchorage Pioneer Home and with her local parent-teacher association.

Developers of the Donlin gold prospect in the Middle Kuskokwim region hired an industry veteran as General Manager. Todd Dahlman comes to Donlin Gold after previously serving as vice president and deputy general manager at Kinross Gold’s Fort Knox Mine. Dahlman succeeds Enric Fernandez, Donlin Gold’s permitting and environmental manager, who served as interim general manager. Dahlman began his mining career in 1986 in his hometown of Butte, Montana. Dahlman holds a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from Montana Technological University and an executive MBA from the University of Utah. In 2024, he completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Schwabe welcomes Molly Gunther to the law firm’s Anchorage office as an Associate in the Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations industry group. An enrolled member of the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and a shareholder in regional and village corporations, Gunther advises Alaska Native corporations and tribal governments on corporate governance, business development, employment, and more. Gunther earned her JD at Seattle University School of Law.

Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) promoted six executives and managers at its corporate office.

Shaun Andrew, a BBNC shareholder, is now a Senior Specialist, Entity Operations and Governance, responsible for data management and document control. He manages the Diligent Entity Management system, ensuring organizational records, documents, and data across BBNC’s corporate, subsidiary, and partner entities are accurate and up to date.

Lisa Andrus is promoted to Senior Manager, Records and Information Management, overseeing management of records and information assets across BBNC’s enterprise of companies, ensuring compliance, security, and accessibility. She is responsible for classification and destruction of inactive records and developing policies and procedures that guide BBNC’s records and information practices.

Carmell Engebretson, a BBNC shareholder, takes the new position of Vice President, Communications, in charge of internal and external marketing and communications strategies. With her deep expertise in branding, messaging, and stakeholder engagement, Engebretson ensures that all communications reflect BBNC’s brand and objectives.

Casey Sifsof, a BBNC shareholder, is now Senior Director, Shareholder Development, in charge of training, career development, and employment opportunities for shareholders. She oversees strategic initiatives and programs to prepare for employment and long-term career growth. Sifsof also manages the Training Without Walls leadership development program.

Polly Watson, a BBNC shareholder, is promoted to Vice President, Operations, in charge of BBNC’s compliance with the US Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program. Watson manages program applications and regulatory reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Her expertise in compliance, federal contracting, project management, and process improvement strengthens BBNC’s operational effectiveness.

Kala Wilson, a BBNC shareholder, takes on the title of Senior Manager, Communications, executing strategic communications across BBNC’s print, digital, and social platforms. She manages BBNC’s newsletter, website, texting platform, shareholder portal and mobile app, and she supports the production of the annual report, proxy statement, and statewide media campaign.

Bowhead Transport, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Kevin O’Shea as its new Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager. At Bowhead, O’Shea oversees safety protocols and vessel inspections, supporting regulatory compliance and commitment to a proactive safety culture. O’Shea has more than thirty years of experience in health, safety, and environmental management, with expertise in oil spill response and marine operations. He is a veteran of the US Coast Guard, where he served as a marine science technician, and has held safety leadership roles at Vitus Energy, Trident Services, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

UMIAQ Design, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Sarah Moyers as its new Engineering Manager. In this role, Moyers oversees engineering operations, leads departmental improvements, and guides project delivery across key sectors, including utilities and land development. Moyers joined UMIAQ in 2010. A licensed professional engineer in both civil and environmental engineering, Moyers has more than twenty years of experience and holds dual degrees in civil engineering and system dynamics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Civil engineering, surveying, and environmental firm R&M Consultants established a Land Development Group and hired Dave Whitfield as Senior Planner. With Whitfield aboard, R&M now offers comprehensive land development services. Most recently the Planning and Zoning Manager and Platting Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage, Whitfield serves as project manager and technical expert at R&M. He holds a bachelor’s degree in geography from Southern Oregon University and is a member of the American Planning Association and International Right of Way Association.