HDR Brings Matt Stone as Alaska Area Manager
The Anchorage office of architecture and engineering firm HDR brought in Matt Stone as Alaska Area Manager. He oversees a staff of more than 100 engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals working to responsibly develop critical infrastructure for Alaska.
Stone brings more than twenty years of experience in Alaska civil design and is a dedicated leader who fosters positive collaboration and teamwork among his staff. He is a registered professional engineer in both civil and environmental design.
Under Stone’s leadership, HDR will continue to provide exemplary service and innovative solutions to clients across Alaska in both the private and public sectors.
Current Issue
February 2025
Huna Totem Promotes Director of Sustainability
Erica Drahozal, the Director of Sustainability at the Icy Strait Point cruise ship destination in Hoonah, now serves that role for its parent company, Huna Totem Corporation.
Anchorage’s Aspirations: Project 80s, Then and Now
Forty years ago, cashflow from North Slope oil enabled Anchorage to erect civic buildings known collectively as Project 80s. The arena, convention center, library, and theater have undergone changes through the decades, and more facelifts are due.
Pediatrician Chosen for Alaska Mental Health Trust CEO
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees hired Dr. Mary Wilson as CEO at a special board meeting on January 21, 2025.
Architecture & Engineering + Interior
February 2025
In our February 2025 issue, we highlight how architecture and engineering improve every facet of our daily lives, from increasing the availability and affordability of housing to building small businesses and improving community safety. Projects like these are helmed by Alaska’s exceptional professionals, including the 2024 Anchorage Engineer of the Year Nominees. In the Interior, Red Dog Mine and the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum are both making big moves. Enjoy!