Board of Directors

The volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of the following leaders. The Alaska Safety Alliance is proud of our active, engaged Board members and their dedication to the organization’s success and sustainability.

John RothbarthChair
Hilcorp Alaska
Regional Safety Manager

Heather SpearSecretary
Sitnasuak Native Corporation
Chief Administrative Officer

Luke VoshellImmediate Past Chair
ASRC Energy Services
QHSET Director


Chris Campbell
NANA Construction
HSE Supervisor

Peter Davenport
ConocoPhillips Alaska
HSE Director

Jim Godin
Fairweather, LLC
HSE Manager

John Ketchum
Hawk Consultants
Division Manager – Operations Support

Tara Kulin
Santos Ltd
Safety Manager

Randy SulteChair Elect
Kakivik Asset Management and
CCI Industrial Services, Inc.
Chief Operations Officer

Teri CothrenTreasurer
University of Alaska Workforce Development
Associate Vice President, Workforce Development


Fred Millen
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Chief Human Resources Officer

Stephen Nowers
Cruz Construction
HSE Manager

José Owens
American Marine Corporation
Operations Manager

Jamey Smith
Brice Environmental
Senior EHS Manager

EMERITI

Craig Crawford
Chair Emeritus
Bay LTD
Chief Executive Officer/President

Pat Curley
Chair Emeritus
ASRC Energy Services
Process Engineer

Josie Hickel
Chair Emeritus

Millie Johnson
Chair Emeritus
Chugach Alaska Corporation
Vice President
Shareholder Development

Dale Kruger
Chair Emeritus
BP Exploration Alaska Inc. (Retired)
GBP Operations Manager

Kathy Leary
Chair Emeritus
Ilisagvik College (Retired)
Community & Workforce Development

Dave Rees
Chair Emeritus

Fred Villa
Chair Emeritus
University of Alaska (Retired)
Associate Vice President for Workforce Programs

Upcoming Meetings

2026 Q1 Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2026 – 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Alaska Safety Alliance – Classroom