Leadership

With more than 25 years of combined leadership and management experience, Mr. Andersen has held the position of President at Chugach Alaska Services and senior leadership positions at UIC Arctic Response Services and Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. In these roles, Mr. Andersen has continuously led a dedicated workforce of professionals and subject matter experts in operations, maintenance, training and safety providing services to large, complex client organizations. A lifelong Alaskan born and raised in Cordova, Alaska, Andersen spent many years as a commercial fisherman in Prince William Sound, Kodiak Island and the Bering Sea. He and his wife, Karie have two daughters.

Ms. Welch brings over 25 years of finance, operations, and management experience to Chugach Commercial Holdings. In her role as Director of Finance, she provides financial leadership, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis guidance for CCH’s operating companies. Additionally, she ensures regulatory and GAAP reporting compliance. Her leadership approach has been one of collaboration which has been a key asset to working with multiple departments, portfolio companies, and third-party entities to meet objectives as well as identify and execute efficiencies. Gwen is a lifelong Alaskan, born and raised in Dillingham. She enjoys the Alaska outdoors, especially fishing, hiking and boating. She’s also an avid sports fan and loves traveling and spending time with her husband and two children.

Debbie’s career in legal and risk management at Chugach started 25 years ago, as such, she has an in-valuable knowledge of a myriad of different business models. She’s a seasoned professional touting over 30 years of experience. In her role Ms. Conklin is responsible for understanding business operations, commercial insurance program, legal support, corporate governance, and entity management to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws. Ms. Conklin has a passion for her community particularly seen in her charitable giving to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, ASPCA, Children’s Lunchbox, Public Radio, and American Red Cross. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, winter walks, and traveling with her kids and grandkids.