Dynamic CEO with a proven track record in strategic negotiation and corporate governance. Expertise in legal compliance and project management, driving successful business operations and impactful projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Ounalashka Corporation
Anchorage
07.2019 - Current
Supervise and control all aspects of the business and operational affairs of the corporation. Provide legal advice and representation to, and administer the legal affairs of, the corporation and Board of Directors.
Ounalashka/ Chena Power, LLC
Director Negotiate the Ounalashka Corporation and Chena Power 30-year power purchase agreement, (PPA), with the City of Unalaska for a 30MW of geothermal energy from the Makushin Volcano in Unalaska, AK. Duties include high level meetings with the Department of Energy, Statee of Alaska Energy Authority and Alaska Congressional Delegation to secure funding and support for the massive project.
Corporate Counsel
Holmes, Weddle & Barcott
Anchorage
04.2018 - 07.2019
Outside counsel for numerous corporate clients focusing on litigation, real estate transactions, Alaska Native Law, and employment law. Provide legal advice and strategies to an organization’s executive team. Duties include reviewing and writing various internal legal contracts, negotiating and managing client and vendor contracts and ensuring legal compliance regarding employee safety and all other legal aspects requested by clients.
Corporate Counsel
Turner & Mede
Anchorage
09.2001 - 12.2017
Outside counsel for numerous corporate clients focusing on litigation, real estate transactions, Alaska Native Law, and employment law. Provide legal advice and strategies to an organization’s executive team. Duties include reviewing and writing various internal legal contracts, negotiating and managing client and vendor contracts and ensuring legal compliance regarding employee safety and all other legal aspects requested by clients.
Education
J.D. -
UIC John Marshall Law School
Chicago, IL
05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Human Development/ Family Studies
University of Illinois Champaign - Urbana
Champaign, IL
05-1994
Skills
Corporate governance
Legal compliance
Contract negotiation
Strategic planning
Risk management
Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
CEO
Ounalashka Corporation
07.2019 - Current
Corporate Counsel
Holmes, Weddle & Barcott
04.2018 - 07.2019
Corporate Counsel
Turner & Mede
09.2001 - 12.2017
J.D. -
UIC John Marshall Law School
Bachelor of Science - Human Development/ Family Studies