CIRI’s executive leadership team has extensive experience working on behalf of CIRI shareholders and a track record of success. The strength of CIRI’s management is defined by the diverse experiences and skills each member brings to the team. The business acumen and expertise of the team is complemented by respect for Alaska Native culture, people, villages and tribes in the Cook Inlet region, and a respect and appreciation for CIRI employees.
Chief executive officer (CEO)
As CIRI’s CEO, Swami Iyer manages the overall direction of the Company and sets the company’s long-strategy. Swami has 25 years of leadership experience in multi-billion dollar international and domestic companies and projects. Iyer joins CIRI from Aerospace Systems for Virgin Galactic, where, as President, he was responsible for leading the manufacturing, engineering and program management teams, processes, and facilities to support the design and build of its current and future fleet of vehicles.
As CIRI’s president, Tabetha Toloff oversees the Company’s ANCSA mission and operations, spearheads stakeholder engagement, and provides strategic oversight of the Corporate Affairs and Shareholder + Descendant Programs departments. Tabetha is a CIRI Shareholder of Athabascan descent and an enrolled member of the Salamatof Tribe in Kenai. She is also a shareholder of Bering Straits Native Corporation and Sitnasuak Native Corporation.
chief financial officer (CFO)
As CIRI’s CFO, Daniel Mitchell oversees the Company’s finance and accounting, business development and information technology departments. He is responsible for CIRI’s financial management, accounting and internal control systems and budget and financial reporting matters. Daniel also directs efforts to make new investments, conducts and leads due diligence for new acquisitions, and heads up the company’s tax planning and compliance programs.
chief legal officer
As CIRI’s Chief Legal Officer, Stephanie Aicher aligns the Company’s legal and business strategies, suggests innovative business solutions, mitigates risk, and ensures legal efficiency. Stephanie is responsible for the CIRI’s legal, human resource, benefits, probate and corporate compliance matters.
As CIRI’s vice president, corporate controller, Rhonda Oliver leads the Shareholder relations’ and accounting departments. Rhonda oversees and ensures high-quality Shareholder customer service, communication and engagement with individual Shareholders. As CIRI’s corporate controller, she is responsible for the design, implementation and supervision of all accounting systems, financial reporting, financial controls, budgeting and treasury functions.
As CIRI’s vice president, government relations and communications, David Broome leads strategy and advocacy of all legislative matters as well as external communications for the Company. Prior to joining CIRI, he served as the executive vice president of government relations at the Professional Services Council and led government relations functions for Israel Aerospace Industries and Orbital ATK. He was also a senior director at the Northrup Grumman Corporation.
