George Sielak, A director
George Sielak, age 64, resides in Nuiqsut, Alaska. He is the son of the late Beverly Sielak. During the past 5 years George has been employed as the Human Resources Manager and Land Manager for Kuukpik Corporation. He previously worked as a Field Liaison for ASRC Energy Services (2007-2019); Services Supervisor for the North Slope Borough Public Works Dept. (2002-2007); and held multiple positions on ice road projects including Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman, Road Upgrade Foreman, and Ice Road Foreman (1997-1999). His training includes supervisor training and land management training. George has served on the Kuukpik Corporation Board of Directors since 2018, on the Kuukpik Corporation Finance Committee since 2019, and as a Trustee for the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust since 2021. He has held the following other directorships with other entities: ASRC Board of Directors (1992-2019), including serving as Vice Chairman (2010-2019), 1st Vice President (2007-2010), 2nd Vice President (2004-2007), Executive Committee (1993-1994 and 1996-2019), Audit Committee (1995-2019), Ethics Committee (2004-2019), Proxy Review Committee (2010-2012, 2016, and 2017-2018), Shareholder Development Committee (2010-2017), Heirship Committee (1997-1998 and 2003-2004), Arctic Education Foundation (AEF) Board Member (1995-2019), and AEF Chair (2006-2019). George’s term as a Director for Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2024. George does not have family relationships with directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries.
Joe Nukapigak, A director
Joseph (Joe) Nukapigak Sr., age 75, resides in Nuiqsut, Alaska, and is the son of the late Ruth & Edward Nukapigak. During the past 5 years, Joe has worked as President of Kuukpik Corporation. He previously worked as Land Manager for Kuukpik Corporation. He has served on the Kuukpik Corporation Board of Directors for 30 years. Joe serves as a member of the Kuukpik Executive Management team and was on the Finance Committee from 2012-2017. Joe is a Trustee for the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust (2021-present). Previously Joe was a Board Member for the Nuiqsut Utility Cooperative (2018-2020). He also previously served on the Board of Directors and as President of Nanuq, Inc.
Joe’s term as a Director with Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2026. Joe has family relationships with the following directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries: Isaac Nukapigak, Treasurer, Kuukpik Corporation and President, Nanuq, Inc. (brother); Eli Nukapigak, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (brother); and Dora Leavitt, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (sister); Nellie Kaigelak, nominee for Board of Directors (daughter).
Richard Reich, a director
Richard Reich, age 64, resides in Anchorage, Alaska. He is the son of the late Emily (Ipalook) Wilson. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks in 1988. Richard also earned his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2001. Richard is a State of Alaska Registered Civil Engineer (No. 8387). During the past 5 years he has worked as the General Manager for Eskimos Inc. (2019 – present), General Manager, ASRC Community Economic Development (2018 – 2019), General Manager, UIC Lands, LLC (2017 – 2018) and Operations Manager, UMIAQ Environmental, LLC (2015 – 2017).
Richard currently serves as the Vice President of Kuukpik Corporation. He has been on the Board of Directors since 2020 and served as a Trustee of the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust since 2021. He served as a UAA School of Engineering Advisory Board Member (2005-2019) and was Chair from 2008-2011. Richard also served on the Board of the Intertribal Information Technology Company (IITC) from 2005-2012 and ASCG Board of Directors (1993-1995). Richard’s term as a Director with Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2026.
Richard does not have family relationships with directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries.
Leonard Lampe Sr., a director
Leonard Lampe, Sr., age 57, resides in Anchorage, Alaska. He is the son of the late Annie & Norman Lampe. Leonard attended Sheldon Jackson College and later earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. He has been employed at Kuukpik Corporation as Special Assistant since 2003. Leonard has been a Kuukpik Board member since 1990. Leonard serves as Corporate Secretary. In addition to his role as Secretary, he is a member of the Kuukpik Finance Committee and the Kuukpik Heirship Committee. Leonard is also a Trustee of the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust. During the past 5 years Leonard has managed the Kuukpik Foundation and worked in shareholder services for Kuukpik Corporation. Leonard’s term as a Director with Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2025. Leonard has the following family relationships with directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries: Bernice Kaigelak, Director, Kuukpik Corporation (cousin).
Isaac Nukapigak, a director
Isaac Nukapigak, age 67, resides in Anchorage, Alaska and is the son of the late Ruth & Edward Nukapigak. During the past 5 years, Isaac has been employed as the President of Nanuq, Inc. (2016-present). During his presidency, Isaac has strengthened Nanuq and forged Nanuq’s partnership with AFC. Isaac was President of Kuukpik Corporation (2002 – 2016). Isaac helped create the Kuukpik Foundation and the Kuukpik Transportation Company. He also assisted in the creation of the Nuiqsut Utility Cooperative. Isaac has also served the community as Fire Chief (1984-2001); Nuiqsut Whaling Captain (2002-2016); Commissioner representing Nuiqsut Whaling Captains’ Association on the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (2002-2016). Isaac serves as the Treasurer of the Kuukpik Board (2016-present). He also serves a Trustee for the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust. He has been a Kuukpik Board member since 1989. Isaac’s term as a Director with Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2025. Isaac has the following family relationships with the following directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries: Joseph Nukapigak, Sr., President, Kuukpik Corporation (brother); Eli Nukapigak, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (brother); and Dora Leavitt, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (sister); Nellie Kaigelak, nominee for Board of Directors (niece).
Gordon Brown II, a director
Gordon Brown, Jr., age 57, resides in Nuiqsut, Alaska. He is the son of Irene and Johnny Ahnupkana. During the past 5 years, Gordon has been employed by the North Slope Borough. He currently works as the Lead Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works in Nuiqsut. He has served Kuukpik Corporation as a Director since 1999. In addition to his role on the Board, Gordon serves as a Director for Nanuq Inc. and as a Trustee for the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust. Gordon currently represents Kuukpik Corporation on the Kuukpikmiut Subsistence Oversight Panel Board of Directors. Gordon’s term as a Director for Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2025. Gordon does not have family relationships with directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries.
Eli Nukapigak, a director
Eli Nukapigak, age 73, resides in Noatak, Alaska. He is the son of the late Ruth & Edward Nukapigak. He attended Chemawa Indian School in Oregon (1968-1971). Eli is now retired. Eli worked for Nanuq, Inc. on ice road projects throughout his career (1980’s-2001). Eli has served as a Director of Kuukpik Corporation since 2016 and as a Trustee for the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust since 2021. He has held the following other directorships with other entities: Alaska Nanuq Co-Management Council (2018-present); North Slope Borough (NSB) Planning Commission (2001-2010); NSB Wildlife Commission (1998-present); Kuukpik Subsistence Oversight Panel (2016-2020); Nuiqsut Tribal Council (2001-2022); City of Nuiqsut Council Member (1981-2019); and Whaling Commissioner Representing Nuiqsut Whaling Captains’ Association at the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (1981-1986). Eli’s term as a Director with Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2024. Eli has family relationships with the following directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries: Joseph Nukapigak, Sr., President, Kuukpik Corporation (brother); Isaac Nukapigak, Treasurer, Kuukpik Corporation and President, Nanuq, Inc. (brother); Dora Leavitt, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (sister); Jerry Brower, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (nephew); Nellie Kaigelak, nominee for Kuukpik Board of Directors (niece).
Dora Leavitt, a director
Dora Leavitt, age 59, resides in Nuiqsut, Alaska and is a whaling captain’s wife. She is the daughter of the late Ruth & Edward Nukapigak. Dora graduated from Nuiqsut Trapper High School in 1983, after which she attended the American Indian College (AIC) in Phoenix, Arizona for two years. She received her certificate as a Heavy Equipment Operator from Ilisagvik College in 1995. Dora was employed by Kuukpik Corporation as a Subsistence Representative (2004-2009 and 2019), an Elder Driver for AFN (2019), and HR Manager (2011-2014). Dora currently serves as a Director on the Kuukpik Corporation Board of Directors, as a Trustee of the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust (2021-present) and as Chair of the Kuukpik Heirship Committee (2016-present). She has held the following other directorships with other entities: Trustee of Ilisagvik College (2017-present); Advisory Council, Nuiqsut Trapper School (1995-2017); and Council Member, City of Nuiqsut. Dora’s term as a Director with Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2024. Dora has family relationships with the following directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries: Joseph Nukapigak, Sr., President, Kuukpik Corporation (brother); Isaac Nukapigak, Treasurer, Kuukpik Corporation and President, Nanuq, Inc. (brother); Eli Nukapigak, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (brother); Nellie Kaigelak, nominee for Kuukpik Board of Directors (niece).
Bernice Kaigelak, a director
Bernice Kaigelak, age 58, resides in Nuiqsut, Alaska and is a whaling captain and member of the Nuiqsut Whaling Captains’ Association. She is the daughter of the late Mark and Nannie Pausanna. During the past 5 years she has worked as an Inupiat language teacher at Trapper School for the North Slope Borough School District. Bernice was previously employed by Kuukpik Corporation as HR Manager, Shareholder Affairs Liaison, and Employment Coordinator (2007-2010). Bernice has served as a Director of Kuukpik Corporation since 2001 and as a Trustee of the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust since 2022. During her time on the Board, she has served as the Vice President and Chair of the Finance Committee. Bernice has held the following directorships with other entities: Chair, Arctic Slope Native Association; Board of Directors, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium; and Chair, Nuiqsut Utility Cooperative.
Bernice’s term as a Director for Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2026. Bernice has the following family relationships with directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries: Leonard Lampe, Director, Kuukpik Corporation (cousin).
Class B Directors
Jerry Brower, B director
Jerry Brower, age 26, resides in Nuiqsut, Alaska. He is the son of Carl and Wendy Brower. Jerry previously attended Stanford University. His experience during the past 5 years includes employment as an Accounting Clerk with the City of Nuiqsut, bookkeeper with Kuukpik Corporation (2019 – 2022), recreation supervisor for the City of Nuiqsut (2020), maintenance department at the North Slope Borough School District (2019), and with the Native Village of Nuiqsut (2019 – 2020). Jerry has served as a B Director on the Kuukpik Board since 2021 and a Trustee for the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust since 2021. During the past 5 years he has not held directorships with other entities. Jerry’s term as a Director for Kuukpik Corporation expires in June 2024. Jerry has family relationships with the following directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries: Joseph Nukapigak, Sr., President, Kuukpik Corporation (uncle); Eli Nukapigak, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (uncle); Isaac Nukapigak, Treasurer, Kuukpik Corporation and President, Nanuq, Inc. (uncle); Bernice Kaigelak, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (aunt); and Dora Leavitt, Board of Directors, Kuukpik Corporation (aunt).
Roxanna Oyagak, B director
Roxanna Oyagak, age 39, resides in Utqiagvik, Alaska. She is the daughter of Joy & the late Roxy Oyagak, Jr. Roxanna received her Associate’s degree in Business Management from Ilisagvik College and has obtained certificates for completion of Business Specialist II Certification, Finance Workshop and CAD Drafting. She has worked for UIC in multiple roles since 2008, including Project Assistant, Controller, and Accounting Manager (2008 – 2020). She also worked as the Fiscal Manager for the North Slope Borough (2019-2020). Roxanna is a Deacon of the Presbyterian Church. She has served as a B Director on the Kuukpik Board since 2021 and as a Trustee for the Kuukpik Corporation Distribution Settlement Trust since 2021. Roxanna has served on the Nanuq Inc. Board as Secretary since 2023. Her term as a director expires in June 2025. Roxanna does not have family relationships with directors, nominees, and executive officers of Kuukpik and its subsidiaries.
