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Governor Dunleavy Announces 57 Boards and Commissions Appointments

Nov 13, 2020

November 13, 2020 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today he is appointing and reappointing 57 Alaskans to various State of Alaska boards and commissions.

Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council

Arpad Bruce Magyar – Anchorage

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 9/7/2023

 

Advisory Council on Libraries

Lindsay Hallam – Kenai

  • Term: 1/1/2021 – 1/1/2024

 

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

Lindsay Hallam – Kenai

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 3/1/2024

 

Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board of Directors

Dan Coffey – Anchorage (Reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 9/13/2025

 

Alaska Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee

Kimberly Bergey – Palmer

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 3/1/2024

 

Alaska Labor Relations Agency

Justin Mack – Anchorage

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2024

 

Alaska Pioneers’ Home Advisory Board

Deidra Estrada – North Pole

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 6/30/2024

 

Alaska Police Standards Council

Justin Doll – Anchorage (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

Larry Nicholson – Kodiak (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

Alaska Retirement Management Board

Michael Collins – Anchorage

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 3/1/2024

 

Alaska Safety Advisory Council

Chris Warner – Anchorage

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 8/1/2022

 

Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy

Lance Johnson – Anchorage

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 3/1/2024

 

Alaska State Council on the Arts

Peggy Ferguson – Fairbanks (reappointment)

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 6/30/2023

 

Alaska Worker Compensation Board

Christina Gilbert – Juneau

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 3/1/2024

 

Robert Weel – Anchorage (reappointment)

Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2024

 

Bronson Frye – Anchorage (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2024

 

Jason Motyka – Anchorage

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 3/1/2022

 

Anthony Ladd – Anchorage

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 3/1/2023

 

Alaska Workforce Investment Board

Marie Selle – Anchorage

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 10/12/2024

 

Marcus Trivette – Fairbanks (reappointment)

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 10/13/2023

 

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Diane Thompson – Anchorage

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2024

 

Aviation Advisory Board

Lee Ryan – Unalakleet (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2024

 

Frank Neitz – Bethel (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2024

 

Board of Agriculture and Conservation

Charles Hale – Wasilla (reappointment)

  • Term: 10/29/2020 – 9/1/2023

 

Stu Davies – North Pole (reappointment)

  • Term: 10/29/2020 – 9/1/2023

 

Board of Barbers and Hairdressers

Holly Andrews – Wasilla

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Brian Larson – Soldotna (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

Gabriel King – North Pole

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 3/1/2024

 

Controlled Substances Advisory Committee

Sola Olamikan – Anchorage

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 11/25/2022

 

Local Boundary Commission

John Harrington – Ketchikan (reappointment)

  • Term: 1/31/2021 – 1/31/2026

 

Marijuana Control Board

Nicholas Miller – Anchorage (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2024

 

Marine Transportation Advisory Board

Walter Marsh – Ketchikan

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 9/12/2022

 

North Pacific Research Board Nominees

Ragnar Alstrom – Alakanuk

  • Term: To be determined by US Commerce Dept

 

Tom Robinson – Unalaska

  • Term: To be determined by US Commerce Dept

 

Mike Miller – Sitka

  • Term: To be determined by US Commerce Dept

 

Occupational Safety and Health Review Board

Thomas Trosvig – Kodiak

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

Professional Teaching Practices Commission

Jennifer Stafford – Eagle River

  • Term: 10/21/2020 – 3/1/2023

 

State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors

Elizabeth Johnston – Fairbanks (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

Jacob Maxwell – Anchorage

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board

Jodi Pfeiffer – Wasilla

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2025

 

Statewide Suicide Prevention Council

Terese Kashi – Soldotna

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 10/1/2024

 

Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission

James Rhodes – Ketchikan (reappointment)

  • Term: 3/1/2021 – 3/1/2026

 

Yukon River Panel Nominees

Sven Paukan – St Marys

  • Term: Determined by US State Department

 

John Lamont Jr – Wasilla

  • Term: Determined by US State Department

 

Virgil Umphenour – North Pole

  • Term: Determined by US State Department

 

Erik Weingarth – St Marys

  • Term: Determined by US State Department

 

Ragnar Alstrom – Alakanuk

  • Term: Determined by US State Department

 

Andrew Bassich – Eagle

  • Term: Determined by US State Department

 

Rhonda Pitka – Beaver

  • Term: Determined by US State Department

 

Yukon River Panel Advisory Committee

James Kelly – Fort Yukon (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 1/31/2023

 

David Walker – Holy Cross (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 1/31/2023

 

Darcy Peter – Fairbanks (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 10/31/2022

 

Brooke Wright – Fairbanks (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 10/31/2022

 

Matilda Oktoyuk – Emmonak (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 10/31/2022

 

Jennifer Hooper – Bethel (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 10/31/2020

 

Jennifer Williams – Anchorage (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 1/31/2023

 

Edward Adams – Nunam Iqua (reappointment)

  • Term: 11/5/2020 – 1/31/2023

 

For a list of vacancies, and to apply for a board appointment, click here.

 

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Media Contact: Jeff Turner jeff.turner@alaska.gov (907) 310-4961

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