TERMS & CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: June 2023  

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings
defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have
the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
  • Country refers to: Alaska, United States refers to The Tatitlek Corporation, 561 E 36th Ave, Ste. 400, Anchorage, AK99503
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement)
  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.
  • Feedback means feedback, innovations or suggestions sent by You regarding the attributes, performance or features of our Service.
  • Service refers to the Website.
  • Terms and Conditions (also referred as “Terms”) mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service.
  • Third Party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service
  • Website refers to The Tatitlek Corporation, accessible from www.tatitlek.com.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service.

You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not
permit those under 18 to use the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of  Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by You or other users), features and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors.

The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the Country and foreign countries.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of the Company.

Your Feedback to Us

You assign all rights, title and interest in any Feedback You provide the Company. If for any reason such assignment is ineffective, You agree to grant the Company a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty free, worldwide right and license to use, reproduce, disclose, sub-license, distribute, modify and exploit such Feedback without restriction.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company.

The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions.

Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Terms and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 USD if You haven’t purchased anything through the Service.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party’s liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer

The Service is provided to You “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Service, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage or trade practice. Without limitation to the foregoing, the Company provides no warranty or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that the Service will meet Your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards or be error free or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.

Without limiting the foregoing, neither the Company nor any of the company’s provider makes any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied: (i) as to the operation or availability of the Service, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon; (ii) that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free; (iii) as to the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Service; or (iv) that the Service, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of the Company are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain types of warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to You. But in such a case the exclusions and limitations set forth in this section shall be applied to the greatest extent enforceable under applicable law.

Governing Law

The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

Disputes Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company.

For European Union (EU) Users

If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident in.

United States Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a “terrorist supporting” country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

Severability and Waiver

  • Severability If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
  • Waiver Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not effect a party’s ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Translation Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service.

You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us:

ROBERT C. (CHRIS) VIRAMONTES, P.E.,
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
(2016 - Present)

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,
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
(2023 - Present)

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,
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
(2016 - Present)

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 TOTEMOFF HENDRICKSON, SHAREHOLDER SERVICES MANAGER (2023 - Present)

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.

  • Prior experience includes liaisons for the board and Small Business Administration at Ouzinkie Native Corporation
  • Candy has also worked various roles at Southcentral Foundation Dental, Koniag Education Foundation, Chugach Alaska Corporation, and The Tatitlek Corporation on the contracts team
  • Candy currently serves as a Board of Director for King Cove Holdings and King Cove Corporation

RAMI PAULSON, SHAREHOLDER SERVICES MANAGER (2018 - Present)

Currently based out of The Tatitlek Corporation’s office in Anchorage, AK, Rami works as Shareholder Services Manager. She works closely with the Tatitlek Village IRA Council to bridge connections and align goals with TTC to support the Tatitlek Village community.

  • Prior roles include Information Technology Helpdesk Support at TTC and Cultural Resources
  • Apprentice for Chugach Alaska Corporation
  • Rami is a Copper Mountain Foundation scholarship recipient and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems and Associates of Applied Science in Computer Science from the University of Alaska Anchorage
  • She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Wayland Baptist University

ANGELA TOTEMOFF, VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY AND SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS (2011 - Present)

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.

  • She has worked for The Tatitlek Corporation in several capacities, beginning as a participant in the Shareholder Management Development Program in 2011, then as a Contracts Administrator in 2013
  • Other past experience includes working for Chenega Corporation as a Risk Management Specialist and a Management Intern
 
Prominent leadership roles with the community and Alaska Native organizations include:
  • Alaska Federation of Natives – Board Member, 2018 to Present
  • Prince William Sound Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council, 2014 to Present
  • Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation – Board Member, 2021 to Present
  • Federal Subsistence Management Program Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council – Member, 2020 to Present
  • ROSSIA – Board Member, 2014 to 2023
  • Alaska Business Magazine Top 40 Under 40 – Recipient, 2018
  • Registered Alutiiq Artist with the Alutiiq Museum
  • She holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and a master’s degree in Business Administration in Information and Communication Technology from Alaska Pacific University, and a master’s degree in Project Management from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

DICK HOBBS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (2018 - Present)

Dick Hobbs is a seasoned professional spearheading business development and new contract pursuits, overseeing day-to-day business operations, and ensuring the stringent adherence to quality control, safety, and compliance standards for all federally contracted projects. With an extensive career spanning over 25 years in federal contracting, his expertise is deeply rooted in the industry. Before assuming his current role at The Tatitlek Corporation, Dick held significant leadership positions as the President and CEO at both Afognak Native Corporation and Alutiiq LLC. His prior experience underscores his proven track record and comprehensive understanding of the complexities within the realm of federal contracting and executive leadership.

NICOLE CHRISTOPHERSON, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE (2009 - Present)

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, GENERAL COUNSEL
(2015 - Present)

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, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION (2021 - Present)

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, PRESIDENT (2015 - Present)

Dean Clowers is a 35-year federal-contracting veteran, and serves as the TTC President. In this role he is responsible for executing the corporation’s strategic priorities and desired outcomes as outlined by the TTC Board of Directors. These desired outcomes stress the importance of positioning the corporation for future success through growth, stability, and diversity. Prior to joining TTC, 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.

NANCI LEE ROBART, DIRECTOR (2018 - Present)

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.

  • Tatitlek Village IRA Council – President
  • Chugach Regional Resources Commission – Board Director
  • North Pacific Rim Housing Authority – Board Member
  • Chugach School District – Board Member
  • Chugachmiut – Board Member

SHERI BURETTA, TREASURER
(2005 - present)

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.

  • Copper Mountain Foundation and the Tatitlek Settlement Trust – Chairman
  • Lead for TTC’s Finance Committee
  • Sits on the boards of various company subsidiaries

Prominent leadership roles with the community and Alaska Native organizations include:

  • Alaska Federation of Natives – Director, 1997 to Present
  • Native American Contractors Association – Director, 2015 to Present
  • Silver Salmon Creek Leadership Institute – Board Member
  • University of Alaska – Board of Regents, 2015 to 2023
  • Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council
  • ANCSA Regional Association – Director, 1999 to Present, President, 2004 to 2008
  • Alaskans Standing Together Director
  • Russian Orthodox Sacred Sites in Alaska, Inc. – President, 2002 to Present
  • Foraker Group Governance Board- Director, 2007 to 2014
  • Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Group, 1996 to 2000
  • United Way Fundraising Campaign – Native Corporation Co-Chair
  • Anchorage Economic Development Corporation – Board Member
  • Alaska Business Hall of Fame though Junior Achievement Alaska
  • Anchorage Athena Society – Recipient of Athena Society Leadership Award
  • YWCA Women of Achievement and Alaska Journal of Commerce Achievement in Business Awards – Recipient

KEN VLASOFF, VICE PRESIDENT (1995 - Present)

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.

  • Copper Mountain Foundation and Tatitlek Settlement Trust – Director
  • Previously served on The Native Village of Tatitlek Governing Council for more than half a decade
  • Holds certifications in commercial maritime and heavy equipment operation and formal training in commercial refrigeration from American Institute in Chicago, IL
  • Chair of TTC’s Lands Committee and sits on the boards of various company subsidiaries

ROY TOTEMOFF, CEO (2006 - Present)

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.

  • Copper Mountain Foundation – Trustee
  • Prince William Sound Economic Development Council – Board member, representing The Tatitlek Corporation and the Tatitlek Village IRA Council
  • Sits on all boards of The Tatitlek Corporation’s subsidiary companies

kRISTEL KOMAKHUK, CHAIRMAN (2018 - Present)

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.

  • Copper Mountain Foundation and the Tatitlek Settlement Trust – Trustee
  • Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s Alaska Pacific University – Senior Liaison for Development and External Relationships
  • Alaska Journal of Commerce’s – Top Forty Under 40 recipient
  • Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Prior experience includes Development Director at First Alaskans Institute and stakeholder management at an oil and gas company
  • Sits on all boards of The Tatitlek Corporation’s subsidiary companies