A new administration team is at the helm of Alaska Regional Hospital.

Mark Roberts joined Alaska Regional Hospital as CEO in June. Roberts has been with parent company HCA Healthcare since 2011, most recently as COO of Corpus Christi Medical Center in Texas. Roberts’ career began as a radiologic technologist, and he has led imaging programs at UC Davis Medical Center in California and at King Faisal Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Roberts holds a master’s degree in health administration from Webster University.

Paul Durkee is the new CFO, a position he previously held with HCA Healthcare’s supply chain and performance improvement organization HealthTrust, managing supply chains at nineteen hospitals across five states. Durkee received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Weber State University.

The new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Serene Perkins, was CMO at Providence Alaska Medical Group until she jumped over to Alaska Regional in June. A medical researcher in liver treatment and surgical oncology, Perkins is credited with dozens of published peer-reviewed studies, research activities, and lectures.

Laura Magstadt was promoted to Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in February, having previously served as assistant CNO. A registered nurse, Magstadt has also been CNO at Cache Valley Hospital in Utah. Magstadt holds a master’s degree in nursing, an MBA in healthcare management, and a PhD in leadership and organizational strategy.

To step up as Assistant CNO, Alaska Regional tapped its Director of Emergency Services, Todd Gilbert. A registered nurse with a master’s degree in nursing and an MBA, Gilbert has served in nursing leadership roles since 2012, and he joined Alaska Regional in 2024.

The executive team at Credit Union 1 now includes Chief Administrative Officer Ben Craig. A US Air Force veteran, Craig has diverse experience in government, technology, finance, sales, and marketing. He has served as a corporate officer for more than eighteen years across various industries.

The only mutual bank in Alaska, Mt. McKinley Bank, appointed Lisa Morrow as VP of Marketing and Community Outreach Officer to engage with depositor-owners in the Fairbanks, North Pole, and Delta Junction service areas. With deep roots in the Fairbanks community, Morrow most recently worked with Madden Real Estate and Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska in Fairbanks.

Coffman Engineers added a new principal to its ownership group, and other team members attained important certifications.

Jeff Brace, a civil engineer in Anchorage, was promoted to Principal Shareholder, along with three colleagues in San Diego, Dallas, and Atlanta. With more than twenty years of experience, Brace is a recipient of the Anchorage office’s Neil Pearson Service Award, selected by peers for mentorship, hard work ethic, and good nature.

Cynthia Cacy, the firm’s Corrosion Control Engineering Principal, became one of about 450 Cathodic Protection Specialists in the country. Cacy earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, and holds a master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Zack Wright, Senior Engineer at Coffman, became the firm’s seventh Cathodic Protection Specialist, the highest level available from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. Wright holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from UAF.

Jesse Wight-Crask is now a Certified Commissioning Authority, recognizing his knowledge in commissioning building systems, equipment, and facilities. Wight-Crask has seven years of engineering design experience, five of which include honing his skills in commissioning building systems and facilities.

Architecture firm Bettisworth North named David Popiel as its newest Principal. Based in Anchorage, Popiel has practiced in Alaska since 2009, managing projects in the hospitality, recreation, healthcare, housing, and childcare sectors. Popiel holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Colorado.

Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) added new staff and promoted professionals at its corporate office.

Anna Mae “Dotchie” Bartholomew, a BBNC shareholder, was hired as Shareholder Records Specialist, responsible for managing and maintaining shareholder services and records. Her duties also include data entry, preparing reports, supporting BBNC projects and events, and responding to shareholder inquiries.

Tasha King, a BBNC shareholder, joined the team as Administrative Services Specialist to assist with procurement and maintenance of office supplies, general office upkeep, and internal management. King also supports special projects and provides backup coverage for phones and mail handling.

Dax Skratch was hired as Records Technician I. He is responsible for managing electronic and physical records to ensure they are accurately organized, accessible, and in compliance with BBNC’s policies and procedures. His role includes classifying, processing, storing, retrieving, and when appropriate, destroying records.

Nicole McVittie was promoted to Senior Paralegal within BBNC’s legal department. She manages the collection of litigation information across the organization and provides support to BBNC, BBNC Settlement Trust, and BBNC Elder Trust by drafting minutes and preparing resolutions. McVittie also conducts legal research and reviews stock transfers.

Jacque Mills, a BBNC shareholder, was promoted to Corporate Accountant, Payroll and Shareholder Distributions. Originally hired in 2022 as a Senior Accounting Specialist, she rejoined the company full-time in March 2025 to oversee payroll processing and shareholder distributions.