Cynthia R. Berns-Lopez

McKinley Capital Management LLC (McKinley Capital) is a SEC-registered investment headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm was founded by Robert “Bob” Gillam in 1990 and is wholly-owned by McKinley Management, Inc. McKinley Capital provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to institutional, individual and high-net worth investors. They also participate as a sub-advisor in various wrap fee programs and provide emulation or model portfolios to clients. In addition, the firm is the general partner and/or investment advisor to various commingled investment funds such as offshore and onshore limited partnerships and a statutory trust.

Evergreen Capital Management LLC (Evergreen) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of D & M Hay LLC. Evergreen provides investment supervisory services, investment consulting, and financial planning to a variety of types of clients which includes individuals, trusts, endowments, and pension and retirement plan accounts.

Alaska Permanent Capital Management Co. (APCM) is a registered independent investment advisor headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm was founded by David A. Rose in 1992. APCM provides investment management services to both institutions and individuals. On the institutional side, their clients include State of Alaska public entities, municipalities, boroughs, Alaska Native Corporations, endowments, and non-profit organizations.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1972 by George H Spencer and Shahab Rashid. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. (APFC) is a State-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. The firm was founded in 1980 to manage and invest the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 by Alaskans to preserve and convert the State’s non-renewable oil and mineral wealth into a renewable financial resource for all generations of Alaskans. APFC also manages the assets of other funds designated by law, such as the Alaska Mental Health Trust Fund.

Doyon Ltd. engages in the development and exploration natural resources products. It operates in engineering, drilling operations, remote camp services, and security services. It also engages in oil and gas exploration, government contracting and tourism, among others. It was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Commonwealth North engages in educate Alaskans on significant public policy issues and assist in identifying effective solutions. The company was founded by Governors Bill Egan and Walter Hickel in 1979 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Koniag, Inc. manages land and financial assets for Alutiiq shareholders. Its investments range from real estate holdings, resource development and business operations that include oversight. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Kodiak, AK.

US Coast Guard provides security services. It is a military branch of the United States involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search & rescue. The company operates in international waters, US coastal waters, ports, and inland waterways. Its primary roles consist of promoting maritime safety, supporting national defense, providing maritime security, protecting natural resources, facilitating maritime transport, commerce, and recreation. The company was founded on August 4, 1790 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

PND Engineers, Inc. engages in the provision of civil and structural services. It offers coastal, arctic, bridge, hydraulics, and contract administration and on-site observation. The company was founded by Roy Peratrovich and Dennis Nottingham in 1979 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AL.

The Alaska Federation of Natives is a powerful voice for the state's native population, representing over 140,000 individuals. The AFN is based in Anchorage, AK, and can be contacted via phone, fax, or email. Established in 1966 to settle land claims, the organization continues to advocate for programs and systems that instill pride and confidence in individual natives. The AFN convention draws around 6,000 attendees each year and is broadcast live statewide and webcast to 70 countries worldwide. The organization's policy priorities include addressing critical issues of public policy and government that affect Alaska natives.

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. provides accountants and financial services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

Earthshot Ventures (Earthshot Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Dawn Lippert. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Paine Schwartz Partners LLC (Paine Schwartz Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Dexter Paine, Kevin Michael Schwartz and Mitchell S. Presser. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Launch Alaska is a private equity firm founded in 2016, headquartered in Alaska.

Doyon Oil Field Services, Inc. provides security guards & patrol services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Alaska Railroad Corp. provides railroad services. It operates freight and passenger trains between the Gulf of Alaska and Fairbanks. The company's rail network spans some 465 miles of main line track. Alaska Railroad was founded in 1985 and is located in Anchorage, AK

Northrim Bank is a state owned chartered commercial bank, which engages in the provision of banking services. Its services inlcude commercial and consumer loan, deposit products, investment products, and electronic banking services over the internet. The company was founded by R. Marc Langland on December 4, 1990 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.