The Tatitlek Corporation’s Annual Picnic brought shareholders, employees and families together on August 12 for an afternoon of community and connection. Attendees enjoyed a catered lunch, music from a live DJ, family-friendly activities and plenty of prizes and giveaways. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this annual gathering a fun and memorable celebration!
Marci serves as Shareholder Services Manager and is committed to supporting shareholders and their families through responsive service, respectful communication, and meaningful engagement. She is passionate about strengthening connections between shareholders and the Corporation while helping ensure shareholders receive timely support.
Marci brings more than 20 years of experience leading programs, managing complex operations, and building relationships across Alaska and beyond. Prior roles include Project Manager, Logistics Manager, and Village Liaison, which includes working closely with remote Alaska Native Villages to support communication, coordination, and community engagement. She also served as Program Manager at ConocoPhillips Alaska and held positions with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company and the City of Valdez with the Port and Harbor Department.
Having lived in Alaska for more than 40 years, Marci grew up in Valdez, just across Prince William Sound from the Village of Tatitlek, and has spent many years fishing throughout the Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. She holds a Master of Arts in Alaska Native and Rural Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Washington.
As Shareholder Services Intern, Isabel assists with shareholder needs and requests, supports event planning and implementation, and helps manage files in the shareholder database. Isabel is excited to continue learning, growing, and strengthening her connection to her heritage and the Tatitlek shareholder community through her internship experience.
Her favorite traditional food is salmon, and she grew up eating it prepared in many ways. Outside of work and school, she enjoys traveling and remains actively involved in the basketball community.
Isabel is a Copper Mountain Foundation scholarship recipient
She is pursuing a major in communications and a minor in psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage
As Secretary, Michael oversees board administration and governance for The Tatitlek Corporation’s Board of Directors. He is the son of the late Michael “Jug” Kompkoff and spent his summers fishing with his father in Prince William Sound—experiences that instilled in him the values of hard work, dependability, and service to community.
Michael also draws on inspiration from his late grandfather, Carroll Kompkoff, former President of The Tatitlek Corporation, whose leadership was rooted in integrity and vision for protecting the community’s future, and from his uncle, the late Gary Kompkoff, Chief of Tatitlek, who emphasized pride in Alutiiq heritage and the importance of preserving culture, community, and subsistence rights. Michael is passionate about carrying forward family values, supporting shareholder opportunities and businesses, and honoring the traditions of Tatitlek.
Chris Viramontes oversees subsidiary business activities and service execution in coordination with general managers with intent to achieve maximum profit and growth. Chris has more than two decades of senior management experience in federal contracting. His prior roles include Vice President, Base Operations Support Services at Chugach Government Solutions, LLC, and he is a retired U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering Officer who held a variety of positions in facility operations and maintenance, engineering and construction, and environmental management.
Paul Fondren, DBA, PMP leads multiple subsidiary general managers in the execution of a diverse portfolio of federal contracts. In this role, Dr. Fondren drives operational excellence, implements processes and systems to optimize efficiency, and maximizes the firm’s potential as it continues to grow. Dr. Fondren brings over 25 years of military and industry experience with 14 of those years specifically and proudly serving Alaska Native Corporations.
Mark Wamsher shapes TTC’s global business development endeavors and resources, strengthening the company’s position within the defense industry. With two decades of experience in federal contracting, Mark brings a wealth of experience growing small businesses. Before joining The Tatitlek Corporation, Mark was a Strategic Support Manager at Afognak Native Corporation and Alutiiq LLC.
Candace (Candy) Totemoff Hendrickson is currently the Shareholder Services Manager, joining the TTC team in June 2023. Throughout her professional career, Candy has gained versatile experience working with various Alaska Native Corporations, boards, committees, shareholders, management and employees.
Rami works as Shareholder Services Manager. Rami is dedicated to supporting shareholders ensuring their records are accurate, up to date, and handled with care and respect. In addition to this job, she works closely with the Tatitlek Village IRA Council to bridge connections and align goals with TTC to support the Tatitlek Village community.
Angela Totemoff is Vice President of Community and Shareholder Relations and the President of the Copper Mountain Foundation. As an active member in the community, she was born and raised in the Native Village of Tatitlek and currently lives in Anchorage, AK with her husband and two daughters.
Dick Hobbs has over 30 years of federal contracting and private sector experience and serves as President of TTC. In this role, he is responsible for the corporation’s strategic priorities and outcomes as outlined by the TTC Board of Directors. Prior to this role, Dick served as TTC’s Executive Vice President, responsible for day-to-day operations and business development efforts. Before joining the Executive Management Team at TTC in 2018, Dick held leadership positions as the President and CEO of Afognak Native Corporation and Alutiiq, LLC. Dick and his wife of 36 years, Andy, have four adult sons and four grandchildren.
Nicole Christopherson joined The Tatitlek Corporation as the Assistant Controller and in 2015 she became the Director of Accounting for TTC. In August 2021 she was appointed as Senior Vice President of Finance. Nicole is responsible for the Company’s financial and business standing in relation to investments, transactions and operations. She has two decades of corporate accounting, tax and audit experience and she received her CPA license in 2000. Nicole’s prior experience includes roles with KPMG, LLP and Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.
Robert Bridges oversees legal, compliance and related business operations for The Tatitlek Corporation. He has more than 25 years of experience managing business operations and risk. Previously, he served as the Associate General Counsel of Altisource (NASDAQ: ASPS) and as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Williams & Williams, where he led management of the Alaska real estate portfolio for many national banks.
Patty Miller leads The Tatitlek Corporation’s Human Resources, Information Technology and Administration functions. She brings more than 20 years of senior management experience with an emphasis in federal contracting. Prior to joining TTC, Patty previously served as Senior Vice President at First National Bank Alaska and Senior Management at Afognak Native Corporation and Alutiiq LLC.
Dean Clowers is a 40-year federal-contracting veteran and serves as the TTC Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he is responsible for implementing the corporation’s strategic priorities and desired outcomes as directed by the TTC President. These desired outcomes stress the importance of positioning the corporation for future success through growth, stability, and diversity as outlined by the Board of Directors. Prior to serving in this capacity, Dean served as the TTC President from 2016 through the spring of 2026. Before joining TTC in 2015, Dean previously served as the Vice President of Operations for Chugach Alaska Corporation and the Executive Vice President for Afognak Native Corporation and Alutiiq LLC.
As the daughter of the late Tatitlek Village Chief Gary Kompkoff, Nanci brings a unique perspective to the board due to her deep roots and many close ties to the Native Village of Tatitlek. Nanci is the current President of the Tatitlek Village IRA Council and serves as a vital liaison between TTC and Tatitlek Village. Armed with her traditional knowledge, Nanci strives to lead with integrity, develop her team, serve and protect her community, and develop trust and show respect for all tribal members.
As a steadfast advocate for Alaska Native self-determination, Sheri has been The Tatitlek Corporation’s Board Treasurer since 2005. She grew up in the Native Village of Tatitlek and is a prominent member of the Alaska business and Alaska Native organization communities. She graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a degree in accounting and from Gulf Coast Community College in Florida with a business degree. Sheri has been employed by Chugach Alaska Corporation since 1998 and serves as CAC’s Board Chair and Director.
Prominent leadership roles with the community and Alaska Native organizations include:
Born and raised in the Native Village of Tatitlek, Ken has provided strategic governance on TTC’s board since 1995. As a retired fisherman of 45 seasons on Prince William Sound and the Copper River Delta, and strong steward of Tatitlek lands and traditional subsistence practices, Ken is a recognized authority on traditional Alutiiq knowledge. Ken remains active in the community of the Native Village of Tatitlek and church.
As Chief Executive Officer, Roy leads in managing the operations, people and resources of The Tatitlek Corporation. Roy was elected to the board in 1992 and became CEO in 2006. Prior to his leadership at TTC, Roy was Vice President of the Tatitlek Village IRA Council and was the owner and operator of a successful commercial fishing boat operation based in Prince William Sound. He also has prior training as a tribal court judge and was a manager for maintenance for North Pacific Rim Housing Authority.
With more than a decade on The Tatitlek Corporation’s board of directors, Kristel was voted to the board in 2009 and became Chairman in 2018. Her maternal family is from the Native Village of Tatitlek and her paternal family is from the Nome, AK area. She was born and raised in Anchorage, AK and has a son, Alex and dog, Henry. She is honored to serve TTC shareholders in this capacity and strives to contribute positive, meaningful impacts to the corporation so future generations will have the opportunity to benefit.
