Anchorage Parking Enforcement Has a New Boss
The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), the city agency that was formed in 2005 from the Anchorage Parking Authority, placed two new people at the top of its EasyPark department.
Jeff Read is the new Parking Director. A US Air Force veteran, Read was hired from BAC Transportation, the limousine and coach service where he worked as chief operating officer. Read oversees EasyPark’s customer service, dispatch, security, parking enforcement, and facility maintenance divisions, as well as the parking garages and lots owned and operated by ACDA. Read has worked in management and owned businesses in the hospitality, retail, and fitness industries for more than twenty-five years. He is also a past commander of American Legion Post 29.
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January 2025
EasyPark’s new Facilities Manager is Phillip DeRouin, a twelve-year veteran of the department most recently serving as facilities lead. DeRouin is trained in electronics and is responsible for coordinating year-round maintenance and custodial workers for the upkeep of ACDA’s buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Scientist Hired as Alaska SeaLife Center Executive
The Alaska SeaLife Center hired Brad Ryan, an environmental research scientist and former Haines Borough Manager, as Executive Vice President/Deputy Director.
Alaska Air National Guard Cuts Ribbon on Helicopter Engine Test Stand
The Alaska Air National Guard is the first to field a helicopter engine test stand, improving efficiency for HH-60G Pave Hawk maintenance and operations.
Credit Union 1 Leaders Prioritize Employee and Member Experience
Credit Union 1 promoted a Vice President of Member Experience and hired a Vice President of Human Resources and Assistant Vice President of Employee Experience.
