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Oil Patch Bits Hanley named coach of the year
The US Youth Soccer Adidas Coach of the Year program has recognized Pat Hanley of Anchorage, Alaska, as its candidate for Region IV. The program is designed to recognize top coaches throughout the United States in girls and boys programs. “I’m both honored and humbled by this award,” said Hanley, president of Northern Lights Soccer Club and head coach for the 95 girl’s teams. “Soccer is the fastest growing sport in Alaska and there are many great coaches throughout the state that are deserving of this honor. I share this honor with my players, parents, club, and coaches that touched the lives of the kids I coached over this past year. “
NACLink goes independent, Holthaus named president NACLink, a Northern Air Cargo subsidiary, began operating as an independent company owned by NAC parent Saltchuk Resources on March 1, a status it says offers the business new opportunities for growth in the logistics field. Under a new name, Alta Air Logistics, the firm is continuing to provide clients with innovative solutions throughout Alaska and the world. Stephanie Holthaus has been named president and is transitioning from her position as a vice president with NAC. She is filling out Alta’s management team with General Manager Roslyn Mitchell and Project Manager Dave Slyker.
ESI expands to Anchorage Equipment Source Inc., based in Fairbanks, recently expanded its offices to Anchorage, and appointed Ken Pugh and Jeff Johnson as its A Team in Anchorage. The Anchorage store is in the Huffman Business Park, 12201 Industrial Way, Unit D1. ESI, an Alaska-based firm, is the exclusive Alaska distributor for Kubota Engine and, among other things, specializes in designing and testing Arctic products, including the North Slope’s top-selling indirect fired heater.
NAC appoints new chief On March 1, David W. Karp stepped up as the new president and chief operating officer of Northern Air Cargo. Karp will be responsible for all operational and financial performance for NAC and its two subsidiaries, Northern Air Maintenance Services and Northern Air Aviation Services. A life-long Alaskan, Karp has served as senior vice president and chief operating officer of NAC for the last two years. NAC’s outgoing president, William Dix (Bill) Fowler, was appointed to the position of executive sponsor-Alaska Business Region and will continue to work with NAC and its affiliated companies. NAC operates a fleet of Boeing 737’s and Douglas DC6 aircraft throughout Alaska and has offices in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks and Deadhorse.
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