As a local, member-owned credit union, Spirit of Alaska is guided by local people who understand the communities we serve. Our volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic oversight on behalf of our members, our Supervisory Committee helps safeguard member assets, and our management team leads the Credit Union’s day-to-day operations.
Board of Directors
- Margaret Hernandez, Chair
- Keith Swarner, Co-Chair
- Karen Mallette, Treasurer
- Joni Simpson, Secretary
- Justin Borgen, Director
- Jesse Kaczmarski, Director
- Charlie Sparks, Director
- Bruce Foote, Emeritus Director
⟶ Contact the Board of Directors
Supervisory Committee
- Liz Tomsha, Chair
- Keith Swarner, Member
Members may contact the Supervisory Committee with unresolved concerns involving account accuracy, financial records, internal controls, or how a complaint was handled.
⟶ Contact the Supervisory Committee
Management TEAM
- Anthony Rizk, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Juanita Tedder, Vice President Branch Administration
- John Lannet, Vice President Information Technology
- Sophie Leonelli, Vice President Human Resources & Administration
- Mark Lew, Vice President Real Estate Lending
- Ben Udden, Vice President Core Financial Systems
- Rachel Cox, Business Loan Manager
- Karalee Watts, Vice President Marketing & Community Relations
- Michele Mace, Vice President Operations
- Liz May, Vice President Consumer Lending
- Davis Huffman, Vice President Finance & Data Analytics