BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chugach Regional Resources Commission is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors composed of one Tribally elected representative from each community. Board members are chosen by their Tribal Councils because of their interest and knowledge in natural resources, environment, and economic/community development projects.
Executive Committee
Port Graham
Patrick Norman
Chairman
Nanwalek
Priscilla Evans
Vice-ChairwomanĀ
Eyak
Darrel Olsen
Secretary
Valdez
Sheila Jordan
TreasurerĀ
Members
Chenega
Boyd Selanoff
Member
Chenega
Timmy Selanoff
Alternate Member
Nanwalek
Sebastian Demas
Alternate Member
Qutekcak
Ari Schablein
Member
Qutekcak
Melody Wallace
Alternate Member
Tatitlek
Nanci Lee Robart
Member
In Memory of
David Totemoff, Sr.
June 22, 1945 ā March 18, 2024
David Totemoff, Sr was a lifelong Tatitlek resident where he lived with his wife, Lisa. David had two sons, David Jr and John, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and devoted culture bearer, and his passion for fishing was only surpassed by his commitment to preserving and sharing Tatitlekās Heritage. David often shared his knowledge of local traditions and his famous smoked fish at gatherings. He showed everyone what living and practicing a traditional lifestyle meant every day. David spent his life serving on the Tatitlek IRA Council, the Chugach Alaska Corporation Board, the Chugach School District Board, the Chugach Regional Resources Commission Board, and many more, always advocating for his village, shareholders, and students. He spent many years as the Chief of the Village of Tatitlek and spent years afterward continuing to advocate for his people within the region. His unwavering support for his community and dedication to their well-being earned him the admiration and respect of all who knew him.
Robert “Moose” Henricks
August 26, 1942 ā December 7, 2022
Robert “Moose” Henricks was born in Cordova’s “Old Town,” or Eyak district, to Rose, from Nuchek, and Hollis Henrichs. Bob was a third-generation Cordovan and lived there for over 65 years. He was a well-known and respected figure throughout Alaska. As chairman of the Native Village of Eyak for more than 20 years, he helped Eyak become the first village in the Chugach region to successfully fulfill the mission of Chugachmiut to become a self-compacting organization that was able to seek 638 funds independently. Everything Bob did was for the people. He had a determination, and he fought to make the Chugach region better. Always first to Board meetings, Bob was never bashful in expressing his opinion or requesting action by the delegation. A proud Cordovan, Bob was passionate about subsistence rights and making sure the Tribes were involved in natural resource management. Bob was an advocate and a driving force for CRRC. We will miss him.
Gary P. Kompkoff
Village Chief ā¢Ā Native Village of Tatitlek ā¢Ā Founding Member of the Chugach Regional Resources Commission
July 21, 1954 – February 20, 2007
Gary Kompkoff was a lifelong Tatitlek resident. Gary and Carolyn Kompkoff had seven dearly loved children: a son Kristopher and six girls named Katherine, Kristi, Kelly, Nanci Lee, Kerry, and Caroline. Garyās family was the only thing more important than working for his people. At the age of 23, Gary was elected Chief of the Village in Tatitlek and continued as Chief throughout his lifetime. Gary referred to his village, the lands, and waters as āGodās Country.ā Gary will carry a legacy for his commitment to meaningful Tribal involvement in and commitment to the sound stewardship, protection, preservation and wise use of the natural resources. Garyās devotion, talent, and expertise were a positive influence for his community by serving as vice chairman on the Chugach Alaska Corporation board of directors, chairman of the CAC Lands Committee, board member of Chugachmiut, and chairman of the North Pacific Rim Housing Authority. He also served on boards of the Tatitlek Corporation, Prince William Sound Economic Development Council, Copper Mountain Foundation, Chugach Heritage Foundation, and Chugach Museum and Institute of History and Art. Gary was also one of the founding members of the Chugach Regional Resources Commission (Alutiiq Pride) in which he served as vice chairman for many years. Gary will be remembered as a warm, loving and extraordinary man. Garyās philosophy for life will be remembered by his own words –
“Our job isnāt done until weāve taught our children not only what our parents and grandparents taught us, but also what weāve managed to learn along the way. The world is always changing. Sometimes our culture even changes with it. But our values, our basic traditional values, will always remain the same. Always.”
Valdez
Sheila Jordan
Treasurer
Tatitlek
Nanci Lee Robart
Member
Quetekcak
Melody Wallace
Alternate Member
Chenega
Boyd Selanoff
Member
Chenega
Timmy Selanoff
Alternate Member
Eyak
Darrel Olsen
Secretary
Darrel Olsen was born and raised in Cordova, to the late Gilbert and Barbara Olsen. He is Aleut, a Native Village of Eyak Tribal Member, Chugach Alaska Corporation, and The Eyak Corporation shareholder. In addition to the CRRC Board, Darrel sits on the St. Michael Russian Orthodox Church Council, Cordova Salvation Army Advisory Board, Cancer 2×2 Committee, Indian Education Committee for the Cordova School District, and he serves as the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Council Chairman. Previously he worked for the Tatitlek Corporation, Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and Chugachmiut. Darrel is very dedicated to his community and his region and is proud to represent his community.Ā
Nanwalek
Priscilla Evans
Vice-Chairwoman
Priscilla Evans is Sugpiaq /Russian and has been married to Jeffrey Evans for 30 years. Priscilla was born and raised in Nanwalek, where she currently lives. She is the Second Chief of the Nanwalek IRA Council, currently serves as CRRC Vice-Chairwoman, is an Alternate to the Chugachmiut Board, and is the CRRC representative to the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council. Priscilla attended UAA and studied human resources. She has served her community and region in several capacities including over 10 years of service on the Chugachmiut Board of Directors and over 10 years of service on the English Bay Corporation Boards. She currently serves as the ICWA Coordinator for Nanwalek IRA and was previously the EPA IGAP Coordinator. Priscilla and Jeffrey have 12 children and 22 grandchildren with more on the way! Priscilla enjoys a subsistence lifestyle for her family and community. She is proud of her people and loves the community she lives in. Nanwalek is Heaven on Earth to her.Ā
Nanwalek
Gwen Kvasnikoff
Alternate MemberĀ
Port Graham
Patrick Norman
ChairmanĀ
Patrick Norman has provided decades of service to the Alaska Native community in the Chugach region. From Port Graham, Patrick serves as the Chief of the Port Graham Village Council, where he was instrumental in establishing clean and renewable energy for the community. Patrick has served as the Chairman of the CRRC Board for over 30 years. He is also on the Alaska Tribal Unity organization representing the Chugach region and currently serves as Chairman of the North Pacific Rim Housing Authority.Ā
Qutekcak
Ari Schablein
Alternate Member
Ariadne “Ari” Schablein, is Aleut from Seward, Alaska. Ariās birth family comes from St. Paul Island. Ari was Tribally adopted as a toddler and raised by her mother Mrs. Carol Hatch (from Seward) in Anchorage. Ari has a rich history with marine mammal harvesting and living a subsistence lifestyle. At a young age she attended the regional Nuuciq Spirit Camp held on Nuchek Island. She was taught seal hunting, harvesting, and skinning. Since then, she has shared her knowledge with her daughter. Ari is a Qutekcak Native Tribe Member, Board Member of Qutekcak Native Tribe, an alternate for the Chugachmiut board.