Mark, Laura, and the couple’s daughter, Sara, each found their way to the Alaska freight logistics company. By Hilary Reeves Like many who call Alaska home, Mark and Laura Smith moved north from other states and never looked back. “I ...
Safety director celebrates 30 years at Carlile
Lisa Marquiss: ‘You quickly get a strong idea of what these men and women are made of.’ By Hilary Reeves Lisa Marquiss, Carlile Transportation’s Corporate Director of Safety and Compliance, started with the company in June of 1988. She was ...
Sitka, Alaska native at home with Delta Western
Mike Johnson: ‘Having a strong and supportive team with a trusting relationship is key to success.’ By Hilary Reeves Delta Western Sitka Terminal Manager Mike Johnson describes his teenage self as the type of guy who “was only interested in ...
An energetic homecoming
Ryan Macnamara, Director of Pricing, NorthStar Energy. Four years after embarking on an experiential quest, Ryan Macnamara is armed with the knowledge and know-how to help propel NorthStar into its (sustainable) future. By Hilary Reeves Ryan Macnamara was still studying ...
TOTE President Jeff Dixon sails through first two months
Dixon: ‘It’s been supremely rewarding to me already.’ By Hilary Reeves Captain Jeff Dixon spent 27 years on active duty in the United States Coast Guard before joining TOTE Services almost two years ago. He assumed the role of President ...
Former TOTE Alaska supervisor learning the ropes at Tropical
Ashley Slater moved from Anchorage to Palm Beach for a ‘change of scenery.’ By Hilary Reeves Ashley Slater began her career at TOTE Maritime Alaska in Anchorage. After four years, she decided she needed a “change of scenery.” “(In Alaska), ...
DW heavy equipment inspector ‘huge supporter’ of tech, career ed
Delta Western’s Dennis Massingham: ‘I’m a lifelong learner.’ By Hilary Reeves Dennis Massingham’s work history is a menagerie of life experiences – but perhaps he saved the best for last: “I get to work with one of my former students ...
NAMS Ramp Lead: ‘employees are family’
Seventeen years after joining the company, Ed Rowe said growth is inevitable – but some things remain the same. By Hilary Reeves Ed Rowe joined Northern Air Cargo (NAC) in September of 2001 as a Warehouse Agent. He grew up a ...
Delta Western Payroll Specialist works to connect communities
Michaela Naidoo on family, photography and bringing people together. By Hilary Reeves When Michaela Naidoo is out on the streets of Seattle and sees people taking pictures of each other in front of city landmarks and scenic vistas, she stops. ...
NAMS ramp lead clears path to success
Kansas-native Dan Parry moved to Alaska 38 years ago By Hilary Reeves The first time Dan Parry set foot in Alaska – on a vacation with his parents in the early ‘70s – he knew he was destined to live ...