Oil patch bits: Doyon announces Tanya Kaquatosh as Sr. VP of administration

Petroleum News

Tanya Kaquatosh has been named the new senior vice president of administration for Doyon Ltd., the regional Native corporation for Interior Alaska.

Kaquatosh is a seasoned professional who has worked for the Doyon family of companies for the last 10 years. Kaquatosh comes to Doyon from Doyon Utilities, where she served as the director of regulatory affairs. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Stanford University, and her Master’s in Business Administration from Arizona State University. She is also a graduate of the 2014 Doyon Leadership Training program.

Kaquatosh grew up in Interior Alaska and is the daughter of Barbara Beatus and the late Norman Beatus of Hughes. Her maternal grandparents are Johnson Moses and the late Bertha Moses of Allakaket, and her paternal grandparents are Henry and the late Sophie Beatus of Hughes. Her siblings are Jody Moses, Joyce Oldman, Jessica Wilson and Cherise Beatus. Kaquatosh resides in Fairbanks with her husband, Steve, and their daughter, Skye.

Her favorite quote comes from her grandmother, “La’ga’danthlaa” in Denaakk’e it means “Keep moving forward.”

“We are looking forward to have Tanya bring her experience from Doyon Utilities back to Doyon, Limited,” said Doyon President and CEO Aaron Schutt, “and we are glad she will continue within the Doyon Family of Companies. Tanya’s enthusiasm and expertise will be a great addition to our team.”