John Anthony

Commonwealth North engages in educate Alaskans on significant public policy issues and assist in identifying effective solutions. The company was founded by Governors Bill Egan and Walter Hickel in 1979 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Universities Space Research Association operates as a non-profit organization which operates scientific institutes and facilities, and conducts other major research and educational programs under Federal funding. USRA engages the university community and employs in-house scientific leadership, research and development, and project management expertise. It offers operations and management, engineering and technology development, fundamental research, and workforce development services. The company was founded in March 1969 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The Council of State Governments engages in the provision of policy education, research, and information services. It is a non profit, policy research and educational organization. It alerts state elected and appointed officials to emerging social, economic, and political trends. The company serves the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government. The Council of State Governments was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

Don Abel Building Supplies, Inc. wholesales and supplies building materials. It offers building supplies to both commercial and residential customers throughout Alaska. The firm’s products include paint, lumber, hardware, siding, roofing, interior trim and cabinets for kitchens and baths. The company was founded by Don Abel, Sr. in 1936 and is headquartered in Juneau, AK.

University of Alaska System operates as a holding company with interests in providing educational and research institution that offers academic programs, degrees, and certificates in the arts and sciences. The firm consists of three main universities, each with several satellite campuses in smaller communities. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Doyon Ltd. engages in the development and exploration natural resources products. It operates in engineering, drilling operations, remote camp services, and security services. It also engages in oil and gas exploration, government contracting and tourism, among others. It was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is a non-profit organization that provides regional interstate compact higher educational services. The private company is based in Boulder, CO.

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to improving the business environment in Alaska. The organization partners with the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce to host a weekly Business Roundtable Luncheon during the legislative session, where speakers address key issues facing the state and local economies. The non-profit company is based in Juneau, AK. The Chamber represents hundreds of businesses from various regions in Alaska that share a common goal of making the state a viable and competitive place to do business. The Chamber hosts events and advocates for policies that benefit the local and state economies. The Alaska Chamber also supports the Alaska Business Political Action Committee, which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the future of business to contribute to worthy candidates for the State Legislature, the office of Lieutenant Governor, and the office of Governor.

Southport Partners LP provides financial services. It offers investment banking services such as valuations, capital for fund managers, strategic partnerships, private placements of capital, and mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Southport, CT.

Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC provides investment bank assisting services. The private company is based in Stamford, CT.