After a comprehensive process utilizing Foraker’s Leadership Transition services, the Alaska Airmen’s Association (AAA) is proud to announce the appointment of Priscilla Ribic as Executive Director of the organization. Ms. Ribic was chosen from an extensive field of candidates in a nationwide search to join the Airmen’s Association in their mission of protecting, preserving, and promoting general aviation throughout Alaska. Ms. Ribic joins AAA with extensive nonprofit leadership experience, having served as Executive Director for USA Powerlifting, an Anchorage-based national nonprofit. A pilot with a strong passion for general aviation, her experience in development and membership growth will help the Airmen’s Association move forward and continue to expand its reach and influence in the aviation sector. Alaska Airmen’s Association Board President Stephen Ratcliff said, “The board is excited to welcome… Read more »

With support from Foraker’s Leadership Transition team, JAHMI Health and Wellness has selected Dr. Will Jemison to serve as their next CEO. Dr. Jemison joins JAMHI from the brand new Alice Walton School of Medicine where he served as Chief of Staff to the CEO under the school’s development and preparation for opening in September ‘24. In this role, Jemison drove efficiency in operations, structure, and change management strategy through an academic medicine and population health lens. Will Jemison previously served as Chief Administrative Officer for Resurrection Health and Missions in Montgomery, AL. In that role, Jemison led organizational enhancements to better engage and serve a population with similar health outcomes and demographics to those of Southeast Alaska…. Read more »

After a comprehensive process using Foraker’s Leadership Transition services, Sprout Family Services (Sprout) has announced Jonathan McGhee as their new Executive Director. Mr. McGhee was chosen from a field of qualified applicants to join Sprout in their mission of promoting the healthy development of children in partnership with families and community. Mr. McGhee joins Sprout with over 28 years of experience in the human services field, not only in the United States, but in 10 other countries as well. During his more than 22 years in nonprofit leadership, he pioneered and led two non-profits, one in the U.S. and one in the Philippines, and developed the first IPS supported employment program in the State of Alaska. “The board is so excited to welcome Jon as our new Executive Director,” says… Read more »

After a thoughtful process using Foraker’s Leadership Transition services, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Board of Directors has selected Benjamin Mallott as the organization’s next President. Mallott has been with AFN for more than 11 years and currently serves as the organization’s Vice President of External Affairs. Board Co-Chair Joe Nelson said the board conducted an extensive statewide search before making its selection. “We were fortunate to receive applications from strong and impressive candidates,” Nelson said. “This enabled the board of directors to select a person who is well aligned with AFN’s mission and values. Ben understands AFN’s diversity and has demonstrated steady leadership within the organization for many years.” Nelson cites Mallott’s background in Alaska Native issues and state and federal public policy as key to his selection…. Read more »