2011 Board Of Directors

 

David Johnston, President
Geneva Woods Pharmacy
Hi! I am David Johnston. I have a commitment to my community and am proud to serve on your board of directors. I am the immediate Past President of Wasilla Rotary Club. During the last year, Wasilla Rotary showed a 10% increase in membership and won numerous awards for service projects. Over the past several years I have also been a member or asset to many health-care Boards. I am actively involved and engaged in our business community and am an advocate for increasing business relations between non-profit and for profit organizations. A passion of mine is assisting individuals experiencing special healthcare needs. I enjoy many sports and social activities including; running, hiking, bicycling, baseball, football, smiling, lounging in the sun, eating good food and drinking cold beer. I believe in family first and my son David Jr. is the light in my life. I am ready to serve and look forward to getting to know each of you!

 

Courtney Brooke Smith -  Vice-President
Mat-Su College
Courtney Brooke Smith is an executive with over 15 years of corporate experience. She has held senior positions with Fortune 50 firms specializing in the small business market, including JPMorgan Chase, American Express and Goldman Sachs. She currently runs the marketing and communication department at Mat-Su College. Courtney holds an MBA in Marketing and Management Informational Systems from the Martin J. Whitman School of Business, Syracuse University; and a BA in International Political Science from Wells College. Dedicated to giving back to her community has been a life-long mission and she would welcome the opportunity to bring her small business expertise to the GWCC Board of Directors. Courtney holds a Development Certificate in Corporate Community Relations from Boston College and a Management Development Certificate from Cornell University. Courtney Brooke Smith has been an active participant of the Chamber since first quarter 2009. Courtney and her family live in the valley and are committed to the business community.

 

Quentin Algood  - Secretary
ITS Alaska Computer Services
Born in Fairbanks long before it had a public transportation system or pizza delivery, I’m a life long Alaskan who has never lived anywhere else. My husband of 25 years and I relocated to Wasilla in 1998, seeking a small-town atmosphere, a great school system and just the right amount of big city convenience. You can find me and my company quietly behind the scenes of many of the Chamber’s fundraising events by donating web hosting, website development and e-commerce solutions for Iditarod Days and Murder on the Train. Being fanatically detail oriented, the child of an UAA English Professor, and a middle-aged geek, gives me the ideal qualifications to be a great Secretary for the GWCC!

 

David Baker  - Treasurer
Wells Fargo Bank
David Baker, Vice President & Sr. Relationship Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, has more than 18 years of Banking experience in the Alaskan Market. David’s current responsibilities includes direct management of a multi-million dollar deposit and loan portfolio for Wells Fargo’s Wasilla Business Banking Unit.
Among his significant previous positions, David served as Vice President for Alaska First Community Bank & Trust, Territory Manager for Lifetouch National School Studio’s and Manager and Sales Officer for Bank of America, FSB. A lifelong Alaskan, David spent his pre-college years in several rural communities throughout the State. David Baker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

 

Tammy Parker - Director at Large
Wasilla Physical Therapy
Tammy Parker is proud to be a lifelong Alaskan. She is currently employed as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Wasilla Physical Therapy. The combined 12 years of marketing experience as well as being a two-time successful valley business owner, provide multi-faceted experience, which enhances the board she currently serves on. In addition, Tammy has previously served on several Chamber committees, has volunteered for many years as a youth leader and facilitated youth leadership training and development for Wasilla Bible Church. Tammy has several loves in her life: a wonderful husband, family and friends. Her hobbies consist of tennis, hiking, bunko and travel. "I've been known to have the word competitive used in conjunction with my name." Tammy takes her work seriously, while not taking herself too seriously.

 

Paula Nance - Director at Large
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Paula Nance has been with Alaska USA Federal Credit Union since 1999 and holds the position of Regional Vice President. Paula has been extraordinarily active in our community, serving as a board member and/or volunteer for many local non-profit organizations. Paula also organized and founded the Mat-Su Sertoma Club, a successful service organization which supports and helps fund hearing health and education in the Mat-Su Valley. Paula was the previous co-chair of the Ambassador Committee for the Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, representing Alaska USA in that committee for over 9 years, and is known as one of our most active and respected members. Paula currently chairs the GWCC Events Committee.

 

Eddie Ezelle - Director at Large
Wasilla Food Pantry
Eddie is the director of the Food Pantry of Wasilla, and is a member of the Mat-Su Sertoma Club board of directors. He is also a member of the Mat-Su Agency Partnership. Eddie has been a resident of Alaska for 37 years with 18 years right here in the Valley. Eddie serves on the board to be part of positive change in the Valley, and currently sits on the Budget & Finance Committee.

 

Executive Director, Lyn Carden

 

 

 

 

GWCC Bylaws - Amended November 17, 2009