2022 TOP 49ERS Alaska Companies Ranked by Revenue
2022 Top 49ers
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#1 Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
2021 Rank: 1 | 13% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $3,876,830,000
Expedition Leader: Rex A. Rock Sr., Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 71.29219923, Long -156.7863626 Expedition Contact: 907-852-8633, asrc.com
Employees: 14,656 Worldwide | 3,165 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: We are proud to report that in 2021 ASRC achieved record revenues and its second highest adjusted EBITDA in the corporation’s history, despite the global pandemic and its effects. ASRC further strengthened its stable financial foundation built by its past and present leadership. Services: ASRC has six major business segments: government contract services, industrial services, petroleum refining and marketing, energy support services, construction, and resource development.
#2 Bristol Bay Native Corporation
2021 Rank: 2 | 28% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $2,162,939,000
Expedition Leader: Jason Metrokin, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.2061556, Long -149.8912328 Expedition Contact: 907-278-3602, bbnc.net
Employees: 5,128 Worldwide | 1,187 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: BBNC subsidiary Bristol Wild Seafood Co. was recently announced as a Microsoft Product with Purpose. Microsoft celebrated by featuring Bristol Wild’s Bristol Bay sockeye salmon and Alaska cod in dining locations on campus and by holding a Seafood Sustainability panel and a salmon culinary demonstration. Services: Industrial services, construction, government services, seafood, tourism, and natural resources.
#3 NANA Regional Corporation
2021 Rank: 3 | 15% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $1,769,700,000
Expedition Leader: John Aġnaaqłuk Lincoln, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 66.89182454, Long -162.6072898 Expedition Contact: 907-442-3301, nana.com
Employees: 15,323 Worldwide | 4,602 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: John Aġnaaqłuk Lincoln was named NANA president/CEO. Previously he was VP, external affairs; VP, business development; and VP, lands. He graduated from Stanford. NANA distributed $32.8 million in CARES Act relief funds to shareholders, $27.8 million to the shareholder trust, and $3.7 million to social and cultural programs. Services: Resource development, land management, federal contracting, engineering and design, surveying and mapping, food and facilities management, camp services, security, industrial and commercial fabrication and installation, drilling services.
#4 Chenega Corporation
2021 Rank: 5 | 16% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $1,100,000,000
Expedition Leader: Charles W. Totemoff, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1464085, Long -149.8870593 Expedition Contact: 907-277-5706, chenega.com
Employees: 7,196 Worldwide | 109 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1974
Noteworthy Events: Chenega continues to maximize our business opportunities, support shareholders, and work on our infrastructure projects in the village. Services: Chenega provides expertise and support to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. Through our portfolio of companies, Chenega can compete in 8(a), small business, and full and open markets.
#5 Lynden
2021 Rank: 4 | 13% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $1,080,000,000
Expedition Leader: Jim Jansen, Chairman Base Camp: Lat 61.159052, Long -149.9724401 Expedition Contact: 907-245-1544, lynden.com
Employees: 2,472 Worldwide | 944 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1982
Noteworthy Events: Lynden was voted the Best Cargo/Logistics provider in the 2022 Best of Alaska Business awards. Alaska West Express received the 2021 Alaska Safe Truck Fleet of the Year Award. Bering Marine received the Transportation Safety Award from the American Red Cross. Services: The Lynden family of companies provides transportation and logistics solutions. They serve the entire state of Alaska and offer a full range of transportation options across all modes—air, land, and sea—so customers can optimize time and money when shipping to, from, or within Alaska.
#6 Chugach Alaska Corporation
2021 Rank: 6 | -15% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $783,000,000
Expedition Leader: Sheri Buretta, Board Chair Base Camp: Lat 61.18557, Long -149.89259 Expedition Contact: 907-563-8866, chugach.com
Employees: 4,500 Worldwide | 1,000 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: Earned record operating profit and net income (both 2020 and 2021); committed $24.2 million in CARES Act funds to support region/shareholders during COVID-19; awarded Best Place to Work, Best COVID Response, and Community Citizen in the 2022 Best of Alaska Business awards; welcomed new presidents in all three holding companies; generating carbon project revenue. Services: Chugach has a portfolio of complementary businesses across a range of industries including government, energy, and facilities services. Chugach also manages an investment portfolio and land and natural resource development projects in the region.
#7 Calista Corporation
2021 Rank: 7 | -1% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $722,630,000
Expedition Leader: Andrew Guy, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1766714, Long -149.8886257 Expedition Contact: 907-275-2800, calistacorp.com
Employees: 3,200 Worldwide | 700 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: Calista passed a major milestone with more than $100 million in lifetime distributions to shareholders. Calista shareholder enrollment has grown to more than 35,100. Additionally, internships and scholarships are continually offered, with $5.9 million in scholarships to date. Services: Calista Corporation is the parent company of 30+ subsidiaries in the industries of defense contracting, construction, real estate, environmental services, natural resource development, marine transportation, oilfield services, and heavy equipment.
#8 Afognak Native Corporation
2021 Rank: 9 | 0% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $657,600,000
Expedition Leader: Greg Hambright, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 57.7844988, Long -152.4000657 Expedition Contact: 907-486-6014, afognak.com
Employees: 3,576 Worldwide, 330 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1977
Noteworthy Events: Afognak Native Corporation contributed more than $11 million of CARES Act relief funds to households, small businesses, community organizations, and hunting and subsistence programs to ensure food security and pandemic assistance. We look forward to growing partnerships for the benefit of all. Services: Afognak Native Corporation, Alutiiq, LLC, Afognak Commercial Group, and subsidiaries provide exceptional service in government and commercial sectors, including leasing, timber, engineering, security, logistics and warehousing, facility maintenance, retail liquor stores, and oilfield services.
#9 Cook Inlet Region, Inc.
2021 Rank: 11 | 28% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $611,749,000
Expedition Leader: Sophie Minich, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.19920033, Long -149.8693371 Expedition Contact: 907-274-8638, CIRI.com
Employees: 80 Worldwide | 80 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: CIRI, in partnership with its tribal designated organizations and affiliated nonprofits, distributed $111.8 million of CARES Act funds to projects and programs focused on Alaska Native healthcare, child and elder needs, homelessness and housing instability, workforce re-entry, and family impacts. Services: Through earnings from a well-balanced portfolio, CIRI is committed to providing meaningful and sustainable benefits to CIRI shareholders, descendants, and the more than 60,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people in the CIRI region and beyond.
#10 Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC)
2021 Rank: 10 | 10% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $582,554,430
Expedition Leader: Dr. Pearl K. Brower, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 71.29893, Long -156.75306 Expedition Contact: 907-852-4460, uicalaska.com
Employees: 4,428 Worldwide | 490 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1973
Noteworthy Events: UIC set another record for revenues and income from operations. The board of directors distributed its largest dividend payment of $30 per share. 2022 looks to be another stellar year with more than 20 percent revenue growth. In May, UIC was also pleased to welcome HC Contractors to its family of companies. Services: Diversified commercial, government services, and government contracting, technical/professional services, logistics/support services, heavy civil/vertical construction, oilfield support, architectural/engineering services, marine transportation, real estate management, manufacturing, and remote operations/support and services.
#11 Goldbelt, Incorporated
2021 Rank: 18 | 82% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $497,000,000
Expedition Leader: McHugh Pierre, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 58.3724289, Long -134.598331 Expedition Contact: 907-790-4990, Goldbelt.com
Employees: 1,513 Worldwide | 264 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1974
Noteworthy Events: Goldbelt Incorporated continues to accomplish record-breaking profitability through our pursuit of creative business solutions. We are committed to excellence in serving both our shareholders and customers. We value investing in Alaska through partnerships with other Alaska-based organizations. Services: Tourism, government contracting, facility management, IT consulting, transportation, security services, and construction.
#12 Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
2021 Rank: – | – Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $486,106,000
Expedition Leader: Geofferey S. Lundfelt, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.18511903, Long -149.890182 Expedition Contact: 907-563-4567, AlaskaUSA.org
Employees: 2,047 Worldwide | 1,183 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1948
Noteworthy Events: After a merger with Global Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska USA is the 16th largest credit union in the United States. Together we are stronger, benefiting our members, employees, and communities in five states plus three branches on US military bases in Italy. Services: Financial services for consumers and businesses: deposits (such as savings, checking, money market, certificates, HSA, etc.), loans, investments, mortgage and real estate, and personal insurance.
#13 Bering Straits Native Corporation
2021 Rank: 12 | 3% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $468,215,000
Expedition Leader: Gail R. Schubert, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1464085, Long -149.8870593 Expedition Contact: 907-563-3788, beringstraits.com
Employees: 2,014 Worldwide | 625 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: In October of 2021, BSNC wholly acquired Central Environmental, Inc. and four related sister companies: Central Recycling Services, C.I. Contractors, Environmental Management, Inc., and Concrete Coring Services. Services: Government contracting, logistics, base operations support services, aircraft and airfield services, special training and security, management and consulting services, IT services, construction and renovation, communications.
#14 Koniag
2021 Rank: 13 | 13% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $464,068,000
Expedition Leader: Ron Unger, Chairman/CEO Base Camp: Lat 57.7844988, Long -152.4000657 Expedition Contact: 907-486-2530, koniag.com
Employees: 2,700 Worldwide | 200 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: Koniag has continued its trend of year-over-year growth. Our government contracting sector led company growth with years of consistent contract performance and customer relationships built on trust. Services: Koniag’s principal lines of business include investments in various operating companies, commercial real estate investments, and ANCSA natural resource management. For another company with 200 Alaska employees explore this graph.
#15 Chugach Electric Association
2021 Rank: 21 | 49% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $354,500,000
Expedition Leader: Arthur Miller, CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1663423, Long -149.903095 Expedition Contact: 907-563-7494, chugachelectric.com
Employees: 460 Worldwide |460 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1948
Noteworthy Events: 2021 was the first full year as a combined utility after closing on the acquisition of Municipal Light & Power on October 30, 2020. Services: Through superior service, safely provide reliable and competitively priced energy.
#16 Ahtna, Inc.
2021 Rank: 14 | -4% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $324,071,788
Expedition Leader: Michelle Anderson, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 62.1371485, Long -145.8220535 Expedition Contact: 907-822-3476, ahtna.com
Employees: 1,114 Worldwide | 321 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: Ahtna has launched the HOPE (Helping Our People Excel) shareholder program with a primary goal of getting more shareholders employed and gaining work experience. Supporting education and professional development opportunities is an important aspect of the program. Services: Construction, engineering, environmental, facilities management, surveying, security, military training, janitorial, healthcare and medical records management, government contracting, land management, resource development, and oil and gas pipeline services.
#17 Three Bears Alaska
2021 Rank: 16 | 16% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $323,438,062
Expedition Leader: David A. Weisz, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.58108561, Long -149.5984192 Expedition Contact: 907-357-4311, threebearsalaska.com
Employees: 904 Worldwide | 840 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1980
Noteworthy Events: Now operating eighteen stores in Alaska. Services: Retail grocery, general merchandise, sporting goods, pharmacy, Ace hardware, fuel, and beer, wine, and spirits.
#18 Tyonek Native Corporation
2021 Rank: 19 | 14% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $289,709,829
Expedition Leader: Stephen Peskosky, CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.2209598, Long -149.8873336 Expedition Contact: 907-272-0707, tyonek.com
Employees: 1,480 Worldwide | 30 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1973
Noteworthy Events: Tyonek Native Corporation has achieved significant growth over the past five years. Through the dedication of our valued employees, 60 percent of whom are US military veterans, we have supported the critical missions of our customers and provided increasing value to our shareholders. Services: TNC specializes in cyber security training, land management of more than 200,000 acres in the Cook Inlet region, construction services, oil and gas services support, sea-land transportation support, aerospace and defense manufacturing, and aircraft maintenance, modification, and overhaul.
#19 Doyon, Limited
2021 Rank: 15 | -11% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $283,000,000
Expedition Leader: Aaron Schutt, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 64.8453889, Long -147.7206773 Expedition Contact: 907-459-2000, doyon.com
Employees: 896 Worldwide | 562 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: Na-Dena`, a Doyon and Huna Totem Corporation joint venture, is working alongside Klawock Heenya Corporation to build a passenger port in Klawock. Oceania Cruises will be the first cruise line scheduled to visit on May 24, 2023, with three additional calls in the 2023 season. Services: Doyon, Limited operates a diverse family of companies in the areas of oilfield services, utilities, construction, detailsrmation technology, natural resource development, tourism, laundry, real estate, and wireless telecommunications.
#20 Olgoonik Corporation
2021 Rank: 20 | 7% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $259,700,000
Expedition Leader: Hugh Patkotak Sr., Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1464085, Long -149.8870593 Expedition Contact: 907-562-8728, olgoonik.com
Employees: 1,260 Worldwide | 125 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1973
Noteworthy Events: Throughout the pandemic, Olgoonik maintained our commitment to preserving our workforce. Our employees showed resilience and innovation that helped us pursue our goals and bring in important new contracts that will keep us busy for years to come. Services: Specializing in construction, logistics and operations, security, environmental and engineering, well site plugging and remediation, and commercial electrical projects.
#21 The Aleut Corporation
2021 Rank: 17 | -16% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $231,893,388
Expedition Leader: Skoey Vergen, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.0890329, Long -149.8372703 Expedition Contact: 907-561-4300, aleutcorp.com
Employees: 855 Worldwide | 95 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: The Aleut Corporation finalized transfer of ownership of thirteen of its 8(a) subsidiaries under Aleut Federal Holding Company in four business lines which include environmental services, construction services, infrastructure, and technology services. Services: Government contracting, O&M, training and education, logistics, construction, technology, environmental, remediation, real estate, fuel and port services, and engineering, prototype, and manufacturing.
#22 TDX (Tanadgusix) Corporation
2021 Rank: 25 | 13% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $200,000,000
Expedition Leader: Christopher Mandregan Jr., CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1464085, Long -149.8870593 Expedition Contact: 907-278-2312, tdxcorp.com
Employees: 600 Worldwide | 218 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1973
Noteworthy Events: TDX Corporation is owned by and represents the business interests of more than 600 Aleut shareholders of St. Paul Island. Services: TDX business groups are diversified, serving the technology, government contracting, hospitality, and seafood industries.
#23 Choggiung Ltd.
2021 Rank: 24 | 0% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $182,286,396
Expedition Leader: Cameron Poindexter, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 59.04017243, Long -158.4614012 Expedition Contact: 907-842-5218, choggiung.com
Employees: 475 Worldwide | 110 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1972
Noteworthy Events: Choggiung Limited has created a new subsidiary company brand, Wood River Federal, to support the federal government with an array of solutions built from our background and experience. Check out our website at woodriverfederal.com to learn more. Services: Construction, federal contracting services, hotel and diner, apartments, and commercial real estate.
#24 First National Bank Alaska
2021 Rank: 26 | -2% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $171,091,000
Expedition Leader: Betsy Lawer, Board Chair/CEO/Pres. Base Camp: Lat 61.18850045, Long -149.883848 Expedition Contact: 907-777-4362, FNBAlaska.com
Employees: 590 Worldwide | 590 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1922
Noteworthy Events: First National celebrated its centennial in 2022, uncommon for Alaska businesses. Alaska Business readers voted the bank Best Place to Work for the seventh year running in the 2022 Best of Alaska Business awards. A new Loan Production Office in Ketchikan expanded the bank’s reach to nineteen communities. Services: Friendly, knowledgeable Alaskans offer convenience, service, and value with a full range of deposit, lending, and wealth management services, and online and mobile banking. With twenty-eight locations in nineteen communities and assets of more than $5.3 billion, we believe in Alaska and have since 1922.
#25 Matanuska Electric Association
2021 Rank: 27 | 1% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $157,629,815
Expedition Leader: Tony Izzo, CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.5922, Long -149.1174186 Expedition Contact: 907-761-9300, mea.coop
Employees: 218 Worldwide | 218 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1941
Noteworthy Events: MEA currently produces 16 percent of its power from renewable energy sources and over the last decade has reduced its carbon emissions by 27 percent. Services: Alaska’s oldest and second largest electric cooperative, MEA serves more than 54,600 members in communities across the entire Mat-Su Borough, Eagle River, and Chugiak with power. In 2021, MEA celebrated eighty years as a member-owned and led electric co-op.
#26 Cape Fox Corporation
2021 Rank: 28 | 19% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $147,183,908
Expedition Leader: Chris Luchtefeld, CEO Base Camp: Lat 55.31715185, Long -131.592623 Expedition Contact: 907-225-5163, capefoxcorp.com
Employees: 1,132 Worldwide | 302 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1973
Noteworthy Events: CFC has enjoyed several years of growth, and we are translating that growth into more opportunities for our shareholders. Our growth is expanding into new areas of investment, with a new tourism transportation company, a pizzeria, new local properties, and a renovated tram at Cape Fox Lodge. Services: Cape Fox Corporation has two lines of business, one for tourism in Alaska with restaurants, a lodge, and retail, and one with government contracting with multiple subsidiaries that offer capabilities in IT and cybersecurity, healthcare, professional services, and construction.
#27 Sitnasuak Native Corporation
2021 Rank: 22 | -22% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $145,579,765
Expedition Leader: Charles Fagerstrom, CEO Base Camp: Lat 64.49816412, Long -165.4083016 Expedition Contact: 907-387-1200, snc.org
Employees: 1,243 Worldwide | 114 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1973
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#28 Northrim Bank
2021 Rank: – | – Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $136,869,000
Expedition Leader: Joseph Schierhorn, Chairman/CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.19209599, Long -149.8858452 Expedition Contact: 907-562-0062, Northrim.com
Employees: 481 Worldwide | 440 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1990
Noteworthy Events: #1 PPP loan originator in the state. Opened a new Loan Production office in Nome in April 2021. Services: Banking services such as deposits and loans available through our network of seventeen branches Statewide and through robust online and mobile banking platforms. Now offering new commercial purchase card and integrated payable products.
#29 Davis Constructors & Engineers
2021 Rank: 34 | 42% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $133,579,001
Expedition Leader: Luke Blomfield, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.163646, Long -149.881523 Expedition Contact: 907-562-2336, davisconstructors.com
Employees: 237 Worldwide | 237 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1976
Noteworthy Events: In 2007 Davis established an endowment with the Alaska Community Foundation fund to support our community. To date, $449,942 has been donated to Alaska causes through the Davis Constructors & Employees Fund. The Davis committee comprises current and past Davis “10 year” employees. Services: Davis Constructors & Engineers offers complete project management services to assist with design and construction of all types of building projects. We have completed more than $2.6 billion in Alaska projects, representing more than 7.8 million square feet of construction.
#30 The Kuskokwim Corporation
2021 Rank: 40 | 68% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $122,795,621
Expedition Leader: Andrea Gusty, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1843051, Long -149.88442 Expedition Contact: 907-243-2944, kuskokwim.com
Employees: 379 Worldwide | 34 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1977
Noteworthy Events: The Kuskokwim Corporation (TKC) has been focused on improving the lives of our shareholders beyond just dividends. Profits from subsidiaries in the Lower 48 are being brought home to find energy, cost of living, and housing solutions for rural Alaska and the residents of TKC’s Middle Kuskokwim region. Services: Construction, government services, environmental services, lighting, aerospace, aircraft maintenance and repair, real estate, and rural retail.
#31 Construction Machinery Industrial
2021 Rank: 29 | -2% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $115,000,000
Expedition Leader: Ken Gerondale, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1807098, Long -149.8618981 Expedition Contact: 907-563-3822, cmiak.com
Employees: 105 Worldwide | 105 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1985
Noteworthy Events: Despite dealing with lead times and logistical issues that all of us are facing, CMI is still committed to providing best customer support. Services: Distributor of construction, mining, and logging equipment in Alaska. Representative for Volvo, Hitachi, Atlas Copco, Doosan, Metso, Link-Belt, and many other manufacturers.
#32 Usibelli Coal Mine
2021 Rank: 35 | 0% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $94,300,000
Expedition Leader: Joseph E. Usibelli Jr., Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 64.8429654, Long -147.7215335 Expedition Contact: 907-452-2625, usibelli.com
Employees: 182 Worldwide | 155 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1943
Noteworthy Events: In September 2021, UCM achieved a historic reclamation milestone when the State of Alaska approved Phase III bond release for 367 acres of mined lands within the Poker Flats mining area. The Poker Flats mining area is only the second area in Alaska to be approved for Phase III bond release. Services: Currently the only operational coal mine in Alaska, UCM is supported by the most modern mining equipment and state-of-the-art engineering. Today, UCM supplies affordable, reliable, and ultra-low sulfur coal to the five power plants located in Interior Alaska.
#33 Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Center
2021 Rank: 37 | 7% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $90,038,000
Expedition Leader: Corey Meyers, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 61.2175529, Long -149.8648891 Expedition Contact: 907-276-1331
Employees: 100 Worldwide | 100 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1963
Noteworthy Events:Services: Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge new and used vehicle sales and service. Your hometown dealer for forty-seven years. Use the graphic below to explore Top 49ers by Business Classification.
#34 Cruz Construction
2021 Rank: 31 | -9% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $89,558,663
Expedition Leader: Dave Cruz, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 61.5762948, Long -149.4107091 Expedition Contact: 907-746-3144, cruzconstruct.com
Employees: 200 Worldwide | 200 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1981
Noteworthy Events: Cruz Construction enjoyed a diverse year throughout Alaska. We moved more than 5.5 million tons of material, mobilized a 3.2 million pound drill rig down the Dalton Highway, constructed hundreds of miles of ice road and snow trail, and barged late into the operating season. Services: Oil and gas operations, ice roads, snow trails, tundra transport, heavy haul, heavy-civil, equipment, marine transportation, camps, logistics, oilfield exploration, engineering, and consulting.
#35 Colville
2021 Rank: 33 | -18% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $79,442,093
Expedition Leader: Dave Pfeifer, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 70.142509, Long -149.085327 Expedition Contact: 907-659-3198, colvilleinc.com
Employees: 145 Worldwide | 145 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1981
Noteworthy Events: Colville Aviation Services acquired the North Slope assets of Northern Oilfield Solutions on July 1, 2022, enabling us to expand our fuel storage and distribution capabilities. Services: Oil and gas industry support services and supplies, solid waste utility, aviation support services, logistics, and camp operations.
#36 Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corp.
2021 Rank: 38 | -4% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $79,307,587
Expedition Leader: Thomas Kennedy, CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1772407, Long -149.8865352 Expedition Contact: 907-277-7884, kikiktagruk.com
Employees: 236 Worldwide | 35 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1973
Noteworthy Events: Continued growth in the scientific services arena with the US Food & Drug Adminitration and the National Institutes of Health. Started SABER IDIQ contract with Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia. Services: Construction, commercial and residential rental properties, and retail sales of hardware, lumber, and auto parts. Government JBOS contracts, construction contracts, and professional service contracts.
#37 H C Contractors
2021 Rank: 42 | 9% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $77,150,650
Expedition Leader: Bill Hoople, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 64.81150931, Long -147.5620421 Expedition Contact: 907-488-5983, hccontractors.net
Employees: 134 Worldwide | 134 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1993
Noteworthy Events: Completed 18 miles of waterline from North Pole to Moose Creek at Eielson AFB, FIA Runway, Wendell Avenue Bridge, Little Goldstream Bridge, Chokosana Bridge, and Richardson Hwy 82-97 resurfacing. Services: Heavy civil construction, asphalt paving, bridge construction, and aggregate production.
#38 Everts Air Cargo & Everts Air Alaska
2021 Rank: 41 | 5% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $75,000,000
Expedition Leader: Robert Everts, CEO/Owner Base Camp: Lat 64.81137213, Long -147.8802518 Expedition Contact: 907-450-2300, EvertsAir.com
Employees: 364 Worldwide | 342 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1978
Noteworthy Events: 2021 was a year of updating strategy and finalizing projects that were impacted by COVID and the associated business environment. It was a year to appreciate and support the hard work and dedication of an amazing group of employees while at the same time pursuing ambitious goals. Services: Everts Air Cargo provides scheduled and charter air freight services in Alaska and on-demand charter services throughout North, Central, and South America, including the Caribbean. Everts Air Alaska, based in Fairbanks, provides passenger, freight, and charter service using PC12s and Caravans.
#39 Gana-A’ Yoo, Limited
2021 Rank: 39 | -10% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $74,041,908
Expedition Leader: Dena Sommer-Pedebone, CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1933963, Long -149.8754876 Expedition Contact: 907-569-9599, ganaayoo.com
Employees: 473 Worldwide | 37 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1978
Noteworthy Events: While Gana-A’Yoo and our family of companies certainly felt the economic impacts of COVID on all our business lines, this year was still our third most profitable year in history. Services: Gana-A’Yoo and our family of companies continue to grow to meet our clients and shareholders needs. We provide services in the areas of construction, IT, logistics, demolition, janitorial, camp services, manufacturing, professional services, O&M, and waste remediation.
#40 Vitus Energy
2021 Rank: 49 | 21% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $71,500,000
Expedition Leader: Mark Smith, CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.163646, Long -149.881523 Expedition Contact: 907-793-9700, vitus-energy.com
Employees: 189 Worldwide | 189 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 2009
Noteworthy Events: Opened four locations: Fairbanks, Healy, and two in Anchorage. Services: Fuel and freight sales in Alaska.
#41 Gene’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
2021 Rank: 48 | 21% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $71,376,792
Expedition Leader: Lane Nichols, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 64.8361288, Long -147.7179754 Expedition Contact: 907-458-3200, geneschrysler.com
Employees: 90 Worldwide | 90 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1945
Noteworthy Events: TIME magazine Dealer of the Year nominee. Services: Retail sales of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep automobiles, trucks, parts, and services.
#42 Credit Union 1
2021 Rank: 43 | 8% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $70,736,844
Expedition Leader: Mark Burgess, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1375185, Long -149.8002147 Expedition Contact: 907-339-9485, cu1.org
Employees: 390 Worldwide | 349 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1952
Noteworthy Events: We’re always looking for better ways to serve our large and diverse state while keeping in tune with our members’ needs, adapting and innovating. In 2021 we opened a “first of its kind” financial center in South Anchorage that introduces Alaskans to interactive teller machines and one-tap service. Services: Credit Union 1 is a full-service financial institution known for its affordable, personalized loans, community outreach, and cutting-edge money management tools. We value accessible, “people first” lending as one of our most vital community services.
#43 Roger Hickel Contracting
2021 Rank: – | 25% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $69,204,276
Expedition Leader: Sean Hickel, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 61.1209719, Long -149.8839557 Expedition Contact: 907-279-1400, rogerhickelcontracting.com
Employees: 80 Worldwide | 80 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1995
Noteworthy Events: This year Roger Hickel Contracting celebrated its 27th year in business and will remain 100 percent Alaskan owned. We are excited to be a part of the construction industry in Alaska. Services: General contractor of civil, industrial, and commercial projects throughout the state of Alaska
#44 UNIT COMPANY
2021 Rank: 47 | 8% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $64,804,997
Expedition Leader: Michael Fall, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 61.2251936, Long -149.8696727 Expedition Contact: 907-349-6666, unitcompany.com
Employees: 32 Worldwide | 32 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1977
Noteworthy Events: UNIT and our partner ASRC Builders are concluding more than $250 million worth of work on the Clear Long Range Discrimination Radar project, one of our nation’s newest weapons. UNIT is proud to be part of this critical portion of our nation’s defense. Services: UNIT is a commercial general contractor specializing in a wide variety of project delivery methods such as design-build, CM/GC, and design assist projects. We work both on and off the road system throughout Alaska and are very familiar with the various logistical challenges that exist.
#45 Seekins Ford Lincoln
2021 Rank: 44 | 2% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $64,496,631
Expedition Leader: Ralph Seekins, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 64.8569621, Long -147.6797362 Expedition Contact: 907-459-4000, seekins.com
Employees: 93 Worldwide | 93 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1977
Noteworthy Events: Awarded Power Stroke Diesel Volume & Growth Top 50 in recognition of achieving national Top 50 dealership status in Power Stroke Diesel parts volume and growth. Services: New and used auto sales, parts, service, and body shop.
#46 Airport Equipment Rentals
2021 Rank: 45 | 2% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $63,260,000
Expedition Leader: Jerry Sadler, Owner/Pres. Base Camp: Lat 64.8129849, Long -147.7784435 Expedition Contact: 907-456-2000, airportequipmentrentals.com
Employees: 96 Worldwide | 96 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1986
Noteworthy Events: AER is expanding into leasing yachts. Services: Heavy equipment rental/sales company providing sales, services, and rentals for the construction, mining, logging, and oil and gas industries. AER also provides products for individuals and residential markets.
#47 Craig Taylor Equipment
2021 Rank: – | – Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $56,109,877
Expedition Leader: Chris Devine, Pres./CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.2242092, Long -149.8855693 Expedition Contact: 907-276-5050, craigtaylorequipment.com
Employees: 105 Worldwide | 105 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1954
Noteworthy Events: In January of 2021, CTE acquired Peterbilt of Alaska from the previously out-of-state ownership. That business is now 100 percent locally owned and operated, allowing it to focus on providing solutions to the unique challenges that Alaska presents. Services: Craig Taylor Equipment is a full service dealership for John Deere, Peterbilt, Bobcat, Doosan, Dynapac, and many other manufacturers. Providing equipment sales, parts, service, and rental for the industries that are building Alaska’s future.
#48 Udelhoven Oilfield System Services
2021 Rank: – | -8% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $52,581,004
Expedition Leader: Jim Udelhoven, CEO Base Camp: Lat 61.1725787, Long -149.883021 Expedition Contact: 907-344-1577, udelhoven.com
Employees: 235 Worldwide | 172 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1970
Noteworthy Events:Services: Mechanical and electrical inspection, functional check-out, quality assurance/quality control, plumbing, welding, modular fabrication, and industrial and commercial construction.
#49 Cornerstone General Contractors
2021 Rank: – | 34% Change in Revenue | 2021 Revenue: $52,000,000
Expedition Leader: Joe Jolley, Pres. Base Camp: Lat 61.1843051, Long -149.88442 Expedition Contact: 907-561-1993, cornerstoneak.com
Employees: 68 Worldwide | 68 Statewide Year Founded in Alaska: 1993
Noteworthy Events: Won the 2021 Associated General Contractors Meeting the Challenge of A Job Over $20 Million award for Gruening Middle School earthquake repair. Services: General contracting utilizing collaborative project delivery methods for new commercial construction and the precision renovation of existing facilities for Alaska’s leading academic, civic, industrial, medical, nonprofit, oil and gas, and private development organizations.