CIRI Pathways: HABCO

Exploring possibilities across the CIRI Enterprise

Join us for a webinar to learn about HABCO, connect with CIRI and HABCO leadership, and explore employment opportunities and career paths. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a CIRI swag bag!

When: Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Alaska Time)
Who: Open to CIRI Shareholders and confirmed Descendants (ages 18+)
Pre-registration required: Register online by Nov. 9

Webinar highlights:

• Get to know HABCO Industries, a CIRI-owned company serving the commercial and military aerospace industry.

• Learn about the work HABCO does and how it supports customers through quality service, innovation and strong industry partnerships.

• Explore a variety of career opportunities across operations, maintenance and repair, logistics, administration and other business areas.

• Hear from HABCO team members about their career paths, day-to-day work and what it's like to be part of the company.

• Discover how your education, skills and interests could connect to future opportunities with HABCO.

Webinar Speakers and Presenters

Tabetha Toloff (Athabascan)
President, CIRI

Tabetha has served as CIRI’s president since March 2025. In this role, she oversees the Company’s ANCSA mission and operations; spearheads stakeholder engagement; and provides strategic oversight of the Shareholder Relations, Shareholder + Descendant Programs and Corporate Affairs departments. Tabetha brings to her role broad business acumen, strong leadership competencies, and a deep understanding of Alaska Native corporations and Tribes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Alaska Pacific University (APU), a master’s degree in organizational leadership/certificate in servant leadership from Gonzaga University, and a graduate certificate from APU’s Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program.

Tabetha is a CIRI Shareholder and an enrolled member of the Salamatof Tribe in Kenai. She is also a shareholder of Bering Straits Native Corporation and Sitnasuak Native Corporation.

Brian Montanari
President and CEO, HABCO

Brian serves as president and CEO of HABCO. In this role, he leads the company’s strategic direction and operations, with a focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence and customer service. Brian brings extensive manufacturing and business leadership experience, along with deep expertise in Lean practices and principles. Under his leadership, HABCO has embraced a culture of continuous improvement aimed at delivering quality products and services while supporting customer success.

Prior to joining HABCO, Brian held leadership positions with Wiremold/Legrand, C&M Corporation, Respironics Novametrix and HID Global. He also served as a professor of Lean Management at Eastern Connecticut State University and continues to lecture and write on Lean-related topics. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree from Siena College and an MBA from Central Connecticut State University.

Jill Silliman
Vice President, Human Resources, HABCO

Jill serves as vice president of human resources for HABCO. In this role, she oversees talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership development and employee engagement initiatives. Jill brings more than 20 years of human resources experience, with expertise in talent management, leadership development and organizational effectiveness. Prior to joining HABCO, Jill held several executive leadership roles with Prudential Financial, including vice president of talent management for U.S. businesses, vice president of human resources for the Group Insurance division and vice president of talent transformation. Earlier in her career, she held human resources positions with Comcast and The Hartford. Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Albertus Magnus College and is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences and helping organizations thrive through values-driven leadership.