I am the grandson of Thomas J. Hansen, who was a Tlingit from the Eagle clan. My grandfather was an orphan, born in Ketchikan and raised in a Sitka boarding school. His mother was Anne Johnson.

Bring in more job opportunities and profit for our shareholders.

Our people are smart and can impact the world in ways we have never seen. We are doing good work, but I know we can do better. My business plan is to significantly grow Sealaska’s environmental, scientific, technology and construction services. There are untapped potentials that would bring in revenue to continue funding our cultural programs and promote our core values, while promoting shareholder hiring with high-paying jobs. My desire is to see our corporation and our Native shareholders thrive for a better future.

My experience involves working for many years as an electrical engineer/project lead for a variety of highly successful companies. I know what it takes to succeed and to be profitable. I hold several money-making patents.

Those who know me are aware that I listen to our fellow shareholders and that I am known for doing what I say I will do. I humbly ask for your consideration.

Gunalchéesh! Háw’aa!

AGE: 51

CITY / STATE: Bellevue, WA

OCCUPATION: Electrical Engineer/Program Manager for MicroVision 2021 to present; Blue Origin, Avionics Hardware Validation and Verification Engineer 2018 to 2021

CURRENT AND PREVIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN SEALASKA CORPORATION AND/OR SEALASKA SUBSIDIARIES: Previous Chairman of Sealaska Participants Committee (SPC) Outside of Alaska

DIRECTORSHIP(S) HELD IN OTHER ENTITIES: Grants Committee cochair, Tlingit and Haida Indians of Alaska Washington Chapter

EDUCATION: University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; University of California at Berkeley, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

AFFILIATIONS: Delegate Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska; Tribal Citizen Tlingit and Haida Indians of Alaska Washington Chapter; Former President of Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering Society); SHI STEAM (Science Technical Engineering Arts Mathematics) mentor; Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers