The Board of Directors of Shee Atiká, Incorporated is pleased to announce that effective February 6, 2016, Heath Barger has been appointed to Shee Atiká’s Board to succeed Gene Bartolaba.   Shee Atiká is the corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) for the Alaska Natives historically residing in and around Sitka, Alaska.

Dr. Cameron said, “We were challenged as a Board to find a suitable successor to Gene Bartolaba, who served our corporation for almost 30 years as a director. The Board deeply appreciates and thanks Gene for his service.  We are confident that in Heath Barger, we have found a suitable successor to Gene.”

Heath was born in Sitka, Alaska and is Tsimshian Wolf.  He works as a construction project manager/estimator for Sealaska Constructors, LLC. and currently resides in Bellevue, WA.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Master of Science in Construction Management.

Heath said, “As a shareholder, former intern, past scholarship recipient, and grandson of one of Shee Atiká Incorporated’s founders, I have a vested interested in the current and future direction of our Corporation.  I look forward to utilizing my professional knowledge and life’s experiences to bring new ideas to the boardroom and to see that Shee Atiká remains sustainably profitable for the current generation of shareholders and for future shareholders to come.”

Please help us welcome Heath!