Arctic directory March 2021: Denali Universal Services announces new leadership

Petroleum News

Denali Universal Services said Dec. 14 that it is announcing that Bob Kean, who has spent the last 20 years with DUS, is retiring after a long and esteemed career of both public and private service, effective Dec. 31. Kean has made significant contributions to the growth of DUS during his tenure and will continue to serve DUS and Sodexo in an advisory role. DUS wishes Kean well in his retirement and thanks him for his many contributions.

Following Kean’s departure, DUS is pleased to announce that Maria Bourne has been promoted to president, effective Jan. 1. Over the past five years as senior vice president of operations and chief financial officer, Bourne has been responsible for DUS’s financial management. Her responsibilities included supervising operational execution, assisting in company growth, facilitating development, and supervising internal management. Along with her Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Alaska, Bourne is a certified public accountant and has spent over a decade in senior financial management positions. Prior to DUS, she worked at KPMG, where her work focused on auditing, advisory, and valuation services.

“I am grateful to have spent 20 years with this company and am very proud of what the DUS team has accomplished together,” said Kean. “As the future unfolds, I have great confidence that DUS is in terrific hands for future success. Maria Bourne has been preparing for this and the timing is right for her to transition into the role as president of DUS.”