Karen Caindec

“Ms. Caindec is a businesswoman and mother with a professional attitude, ‘can-do’ ability, and a sense of being rooted in her Tlingit heritage. Bright, capable, ‘down to earth’ and practical, Karen works well with all kinds of people. She is both an ‘idea person’ and an organizer. She gets the big picture and can handle the details. She will be an asset to the CIRI team.
“An illustration of her ability and love of heritage was the conception and organization of two highly successful concert programs of Tlingit storytelling that were held at our church but involved the wider community. The dancing and stories mesmerized an intergenerational crowd and gave them a better appreciation of one Alaska Native culture.”

Rev. Paul L. Forman, Pastor
Northshore United Church of Christ
Woodinville, Wash.


“Karen is a marketing specialist with an international management degree and solid business experience. Her financial and marketing acumen were recognized at Nestle and she was promoted to positions of responsibility within the company at an accelerated pace. She brings a background that will help to ensure strong business strategies and intelligent growth for CIRI and its investments.”

Nancy Domingue
San Francisco, Calif.

Gosta Dagg

“The greatest satisfaction of my 28 years as a Board member has been to participate in the increasing success of CIRI. Almost as satisfying are the personal relationships that I have made with the many devoted people who have worked tirelessly for the benefit of our shareholders. We must preserve CIRI, so that young, upcoming leaders may continue the successes. We all, the staff, the Board and the shareholders, must avoid the temptation to deplete the treasury for this generation alone.”

Gosta Dagg

Bart Garber

“Bart is the new leadership, from a family of leaders, for the village of Tyonek. He has the formal education and experience as an attorney and a successful businessman. ... He understands our issues and he listens and sees our bright future.”

Debra Call
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Knik/CIRI Shareholder


“In my opinion, Bart represents the new standard for the next generation of leadership. He is the consummate professional and has a proven track record of providing strong corporate leadership and corporate management. He has strong ties to one of the most traditional Native communities in the state. To our benefit, Bart is able to blend his respect for heritage with the challenge of running a modern-day corporation.”

Tom Harris
President, Alaska Village Initiatives
Former Tyonek Native Corporation CEO
Cape Fox Corp./Sealaska Shareholder

Bill Prosser

“Bill Prosser has demonstrated his commitment to helping Alaska Natives succeed for more than 20 years. Because of his training, experience and hard work, Bill was successful long before he took on the challenge of Native politics. Given his history and his proven ability to succeed independently, I think Bill Prosser is the most qualified person I know to help lead CIRI into the future.”

Jerry A. Kvasnikoff
Chairman of Ninilchik Native Association
CIRI Shareholder


“Bill and I served on the CIRI board together many years ago, and I consider him a businessman of great integrity. He puts CIRI first – if it’s good for CIRI, it’s good for everyone.”

Charlie Agustus Roehl, Jr.

Clare Swan

“Clare is a capable role model for those who advocate on behalf of Alaska Native cultures, economies and values. Throughout her career she has served her people by speaking out strongly not only to the non-Native public, but to the leadership within the Native community as a whole. She has that admirable quality of being able to lead by doing, and to make things happen by ‘leading the charge.’ Her personal and professional integrity add value to the CIRI Board.”

Vernita Herdman
Rural Cap