Following the recent announcement of Director Eugene Asicksik’s retirement, Bering Straits Native Corporation invites interested shareholders to fill the vacancy. Pursuant to BSNC bylaws, the Board of Directors will appoint a qualified shareholder to serve the remainder of Asicksik’s term which was to expire October 2027.
Eligibility
Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or more and a voting shareholder of Bering Straits Native Corporation.
Required Submission Materials
Interested shareholders must submit all of the following:
1. a letter of interest describing the applicant’s interest in serving on the Board of Directors and any qualifications the applicant wishes the Board to consider;
2. A current resume; and
3. A completed Proxy Compliance and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (available below or by emailing a request to boardvacancy@beringstraits.com)
* Incomplete submissions may not be considered.
Submission Deadline
Applications will be accepted beginning Oct. 5, 2026, and must be received no later than 5 p.m. AKDT on Oct. 23, 2026.
Nominees for the 2026 election of directors do not need to submit the application materials again but must notify BSNC at boardvacancy@beringstraits.com of their interest in filling the vacancy no later than the deadline listed above.
Methods of Submission
Application materials may be submitted by any of the following methods:
Email:
boardvacancy@beringstraits.com
In-Person Delivery:
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Attn: Shareholder Services Department
110 Front Street, Suite 300
Nome, Alaska 99762
Office Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mail Delivery:
Bering Straits Native Corporation
Attn: Shareholder Services Department
PO Box 1008
Nome, Alaska 99762
Applicants submitting materials by mail are responsible for ensuring that all materials are received by the deadline. Postmarks alone will not satisfy the deadline requirement.
To request a questionnaire or for questions about this solicitation, please email boardvacancy@beringstraits.com or download the application here: 2026 BSNC Board Vacancy Questionnaire