Lincoln takes reins at NANA
The NANA Board of Directors has named John Aġnaqłuk Lincoln as pres - ident and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Reporting directly to
“We’re so excited John has taken the helm at NANA,” Alaska Miner As- sociation Executive Director Deantha Skibinski said.” We have really ap-
This is an exciting time for NANA, and we are blessed with amazing potential to achieve great things for our region and shareholders,” said Lincoln. “We will succeed and deliver on this potential through thoughtful, ethical, and value-driven leadership.” Lincoln has served 18 years working for NANA and the Maniilaq Association, the two largest employers of sharehold- ers in the NANA region. He joined NANA in 2016, and most recently served as vice president for external affairs where he worked to ensure the protection of cor- porate, regional and shareholder inter- ests. He also served as an Alaska State Representative from 2018-21, where he was an original member of the House Special Committee on Tribal Affairs. A native of Kotzebue, Lincoln grad- uated from Kotzebue High School as the valedictorian of his class. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree, con- centrating in management science and public policy, from Stanford Universi- ty. In 2021, Lincoln was named a “Top Forty Under 40” leader by the Alaska Journal of Commerce.
preciated working with him as Lands and Re- sources Manager at NANA, and in his role in the Alaska House of Representatives Legis- lator for District 40 - Northwest Alaska. John is thoughtful and de- liberate, and passionate about bettering his re- gion and Alaska. He’ll be an amazing CEO.” Lincoln will remain based in Kotzebue. He assumes leadership of NANA as the orga-
the NANA board, Lin- coln will lead corporate initiatives to improve the quality of life for NANA shareholders by maximizing econom- ic growth, protecting and enhancing regional lands, and promoting healthy communities. “It is with a great excitement that we an- nounce John as the new president and CEO of NANA,” said Linda Lee, NANA board chair. “Our
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selection process focused on finding a leader capable of managing the com- plex, multi-faceted organization that NANA has become, while also possess- ing a deep appreciation of our mission and our Iñupiat Iļitqusiat. “John is absolutely that leader.”
nization approaches its 50th year in business, having been established as an Alaska Native Corporation in 1972 after the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). “I am humbled by the opportunity to lead our Alaska Native Corporation.
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The Alaska Miner
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