BERING STRAITS NATIVE CORPORATIONExecutive Team
Viktor Baklanov, Vice President of Finance
Viktor Baklanov joined BSNC as Vice President of Finance in May 2020. Baklanov is an experienced Certified Public Accountant with a background in operational, financial and accounting management. Before joining BSNC, Baklanov spent a decade working across multiple departments within ASRC and its subsidiaries. Most recently he served as the Director of Operations at ASRC. He worked as the Senior Audit Associate for KMPG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG international, which is one of the largest international professional service networks. Baklanov graduated cum laude with a B.B.A in Accounting from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and completed multiple executive education courses at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Business School.
PRESIDENT & CEO
Gail R. Schubert
Gail Anagick Schubert is the President & CEO of Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC), an Alaska Native regional corporation serving seventeen villages in the Bering Strait region.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Richard Foster
Richard Foster joined BSNC as Vice President of Business Development in 2004, following a successful 28-year long career in the U.S. Air Force.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Dan Graham
Dan Graham joined BSNC in 2014. Graham’s experience spans nearly 20 years of project management for government and private sector construction, remediation and service work.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Krystal Nelson
Krystal Nelson joined BSNC in 2014 with more than 18 years of experience working in public and private business sectors managing federal, state and municipal contracts.
SR. VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Kim Cunningham
Kim Cunningham serves as BSNC’s Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Cunningham is responsible for overseeing all accounting activities, financial strategy and managing and reporting all financial-related activities for the company.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL
Mary L. Pate
Mary L. Pate joined BSNC as Vice President and General Counsel in 2019. Pate brings many years of experience in legal matters, corporate governance and Native and employment law.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Doug Smith
Doug Smith joined BSNC in January 2020 as Vice President. As Vice President, Smith helps identify and develop strategic opportunities for business development.
VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Karla Grumman
Karla Grumman joined BSNC in 2017 with more than 27 years of experience in human resources after serving as Senior Director of Human Resources for NANA, and previously for Era Aviation.
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION
Peggy Hoogendorn
Peggy Hoogendorn joined BSNC in 1982 as Assistant Stockholder Registrar. As Vice President of Administration, she oversees the Shareholder Department.
VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Kevin Ivanoff
Kevin Ivanoff serves as BSNC’s Vice President of Information Technology (IT). Ivanoff guides the overall technology direction of the company, business units and its subsidiaries.
VICE PRESIDENT OF NOME OPERATIONS
Larry Pederson
Larry Pederson serves as BSNC’s Vice President of Nome Operations. Pederson is responsible for the corporate and subsidiary operations in Nome.
VICE PRESIDENT OF SHAREHOLDER DEVELOPMENT
Lucille Sands
Lucille Sands serves as Vice President of Shareholder Development. As Vice President of Shareholder Development, Sands works to align shareholder development with organizational goals and business needs.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Viktor Baklanov
Viktor Baklanov joined BSNC as in May 2020. Baklanov is an experienced Certified Public Accountant with a background in operational, financial and accounting management.
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Miriam Aarons
Miriam Aarons serves as BSNC’s Vice President of Corporate Communications. Aarons spearheads internal and external strategic communications and marketing efforts.
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