A Chugach shareholder originally from Cordova, Katherine is a vital member of Chugach’s executive leadership team, overseeing Chugach’s community and regional development, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) lands, and cultural resources. She also serves as President of the recently established Chugach Regional Development, and the newly formed nonprofit, Chugach Tribal Services. She began her Chugach career in 2005 supporting the federal division’s finance department and quickly advanced to hold numerous leadership roles across the organization.
Katherine currently serves as co-chair of Native American Contractors Association (NACA) and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, master’s certificate in executive leadership, and recently graduated from Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
Katherine Carlton
ARA Director
Chugach Alaska Corporation
Interim President
A Chugach shareholder originally from Cordova, Katherine is a vital member of Chugach’s executive leadership team, overseeing Chugach’s community and regional development, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) lands, and cultural resources. She also serves as President of the recently established Chugach Regional Development, and the newly formed nonprofit, Chugach Tribal Services. She began her Chugach career in 2005 supporting the federal division’s finance department and quickly advanced to hold numerous leadership roles across the organization.
Katherine currently serves as co-chair of Native American Contractors Association (NACA) and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, master’s certificate in executive leadership, and recently graduated from Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.