Bryan Rookok, Jr
Savoonga,AK
Summary
Experienced governance and operations professional with long-term leadership in board oversight, policy writing, budget review, and compliance monitoring. Known for guiding strategic planning and facilitating effective meetings across public and corporate settings.
Overview
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1
Language
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Committee Member
Study of Environmental and Arctic Change Committee
Savoonga, Alaska
01.2019 - Current
Commissioner
Alaska Eskimo Whaling Comission
Savoonga, Alaskaa
01.2018 - Current
Chairman, Board of Directors
Savoonga Village Corporation
Savoonga, Alaska
01.2016 - Current
- Led board governance activities for Savoonga Village Corporation, aligning strategic priorities with organizational goals.
- Led board meetings for village corporation governance and policy decisions.
- Guided strategic planning with directors and corporate leadership.
- Reviewed budgets, reports, and land management matters for board approval.
Committee Member
Savoonga Whaling Captains Committee
Savoonga, Alaska
01.2013 - Current
Airport Maintenance Supervisor
State of Alaska DOT
Savoonga, Alaska
01.2007 - Current
Heavy Machinery Operator
Varied
St Lawrence Isalnd, AK
01.1992 - Current
- Operated excavators, loaders, and cranes to execute excavation and material handling tasks on diverse construction sites.
- Operated excavators, loaders, and forklifts for varied job site assignments.
- Inspected heavy machinery before use and reported mechanical issues promptly.
- Moved materials safely across work areas for varied employers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Savoonga High School
Savoonga, AK06-1986
General Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKGeneral Studies
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Governance oversight
- Policy writing
- Meeting facilitation
- Budget review
- Compliance monitoring
- Strategic planning
Languages
Siberian Yupik
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Committee Member
Study of Environmental and Arctic Change Committee
01.2019 - Current
Commissioner
Alaska Eskimo Whaling Comission
01.2018 - Current
Chairman, Board of Directors
Savoonga Village Corporation
01.2016 - Current
Committee Member
Savoonga Whaling Captains Committee
01.2013 - Current
Airport Maintenance Supervisor
State of Alaska DOT
01.2007 - Current
Heavy Machinery Operator
Varied
01.1992 - Current
High School Diploma -
Savoonga High School
General Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks
General Studies
University of Alaska Anchorage