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Sealaska Seeks Qualified Shareholder to Run for Board Election
Friday, February 1, 2019

*PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED (deadline was February 15, 2019)

Sealaska is looking for qualified shareholders to run as board-endorsed nominees for the 2019 board election. There will be four positions up for election during the 2019 Annual Shareholder meeting. The board-endorsed candidates will most likely include a mix of incumbents and non-incumbents. The Board of Directors will make a final determination at the end of March. 

Interested shareholders must submit a statement of interest and resume to the Corporate Secretary by Thursday, February 14, 2019 by 5pm AKST.

  • By email to corpsec@sealaska.com
  • Or by mailing to Sealaska, ATTN Corporate Secretary, One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400, Juneau, AK 99801
  • Deliver in person to Corporate Secretary, One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400, Juneau, AK 99801

Sealaska is experiencing unprecedented financial success because of disciplined teamwork.  This nominations process is a part of that discipline and commitment to more intentional shareholder engagement and continuous improvement. 

CRITERIA (in no particular order)

  • Leadership skills, ability and potential
  • Business experience
  • Financial acumen
  • Commitment to ownership of Native lands in perpetuity
  • Commitment to Sealaska’s strategic vision
  • Education
  • Sufficient time to devote to board responsibilities
  • Understanding of village economies, lifestyles, cultures
  • Constructive connections in the community
  • No conflicts of interest
  • Character and integrity

Shareholders who prefer to run as an independent candidate will need to complete and submit a Sealaska nominees’ packet. The packet will be available Thursday, February 7, 2019, on Sealaska.com.

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