Message From Skeet Black, Board of Directors President Forging strong connections has never been more vital
A lliance Members and Friends: On Nov. 3, the entire Alliance board — leaders repre- senting industries across Alaska — came together for a strategic offsite. We spent a half day in a facilitated exercise discussing the direction of our organization and how to position ourselves to be even more effective in 2026 and beyond. What came out of that session was encouraging and practical. We intend to engage our mem - ber-company employees with straightforward talk on issues that affect their livelihood. We will connect younger Alaskans with clear, honest information about energy production and the support industries behind it, and we will continue our support of the Alaska Oil & Gas Historical Society’s efforts to bring an oil and gas museum to our great state. We will accomplish these goals through multiple channels. Stay tuned for a pilot podcast fo - cused on Alaska’s energy sector featuring balanced, informative conversations with industry leaders with one simple goal: provide facts, context and per- spective, especially for a young - er workforce that is hungry for honest information rather than rhetoric.
and to Rebecca Logan for her continual and incredible work as our CEO. I admire both Jeff and Rebecca for their knowledge, their dedication and — most importantly — their ability to produce results for this organi- zation. I am also extremely grateful for our board members who are always willing to step up and do the work required to keep driv- ing the Alliance forward. 2026 has so much potential. From renewed interest in Alaska mining to the potential of the Ambler Road project. From the excitement around Pikka coming online to the massive opportunity presented by a natu - ral gas pipeline that could deliver generational benefits to every Alaskan — our state is poised for greatness. Alliance members are ready to take on the challenges required to ensure these projects move forward responsibly and suc - cessfully. My name is Skeet Black, and I am honored to serve as the new president of the Alaska Support Industry Alliance. I look forward to working alongside our mem- bers, partners and leaders as we continue advocating for a strong private sector, responsible re- source development and a pros- perous future for Alaska.
Alaska’s Oil and Gas Consultants
The offsite reinforced what makes this organization spe- cial. The Alliance is nearly 600 member companies strong, representing more than 35,000 Alaskan workers focused on sup- porting Alaska’s oil, gas, mining and energy sectors. These are the companies that know how to get work done in Alaska’s aus - tere environments — and get it done right and done safely. We are problem-solvers, builders and operators, and we bring re- al-world experience to conversa- tions that too often overlook the realities of doing business here. I want to take a moment to thank Jeff Baker of Michael Bak - er and Associates for his dedi- cation and steady leadership as board president through 2025,
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