Alumni & Friends
Advisory Committees
Play a key role in shaping the Division’s programs. Membership consists of business
executives and owners, alumni, and other industry
professionals, to consult with program leadership to ensure the programs are relevant
and aligned with industry standards. Interested individuals are encouraged to self-nominate.
| Advisory Comittee Members | Place of Employment |
| Laile Fairbairn - Chair | Locally Grown Restaurants |
| Maggie Kelly | Alaska Visitors Services |
| Jason Porter | Alyeska Resort |
| Elizabeth Johnston | AVTEC |
| Phillippe Janicka | Holland America |
| Nate Bentley | Alumni, Altura Bistro |
| Rick Peterson | Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge |
| Luke Peroni | Peroni Hospitality Consulting |
| Tenelle Peterson-Wise | Talkeetna Alaska Lodge |
| Steve Halloran | Visit Anchorage-Retired |
Invest in Us!
Private support is essential for ongoing growth and development of the division’s programs. We are happy to work with you to fit your interests and abilities to program priorities creating maximum impact for the students.