Meet the Commissioners

The Denali Commission Act of 1998 establishes that the Commission is composed of seven members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to create the proposed annual work plan for the Denali Commission. Many of these Commissioners additionally serve as part of the Commission’s Advisory Bodies. These Commissioners represent perspectives throughout Alaska and include the Governor of the State of Alaska; the Presidents of the University of Alaska, Alaska Municipal League, Alaska Federation of Natives, AFL-CIO Alaska, Associated General Contractors of Alaska; and the Federal Co-Chair of the Denali Commission.

Julie E. Kitka
Julie E. Kitka
Federal Co-Chair, Denali Commission

Ms. Julie E. Kitka serves as the Federal Co-Chair of the Denali Commission

Mike Dunleavy
Governor of Alaska

Mike Dunleavy Serves as the Governor of Alaska.

Alicia Kresl
Alicia Kresl
Executive Director, Associated General Contractors of Alaska

Ms. Alicia Kresl serves as a Commissioner representing the Associated General Contractors of Alaska.

Ben Mallott
Ben Mallott
President, Alaska Federation of Natives

Mr. Ben Mallott serves as the President representing the Alaska Federation of Natives.

Nils Andreassen
Nils Andreassen
Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League

Mr. Nils Andreassen serves as a Commissioner representing the Alaska Municipal League.

Pat Pitney
Pat Pitney
President, University of Alaska

Ms. Pat Pitney serves as a Commissioner representing the University of Alaska.

Joelle Hall
Joelle Hall
Executive President, Alaska AFL-CIO

Ms. Joelle Hall serves as a Commissioner representing the Alaska AFL-CIO.