UA Regents name Patrick K. Gamble as new UA president

The University of Alaska Board of Regents has offered the position of system president to Patrick K. Gamble, which he has accepted.

"We believe Pat has the leadership skills, the management expertise and familiarity with the state of Alaska that will serve UA well," said Board Chair Cynthia Henry. "We are impressed by his support for the University of Alaska and his interest in addressing the issues we face. We're very pleased he's accepted our offer."

Gamble currently is president and chief executive officer of the Alaska Railroad Corp., a position he's held since 2001. He retired as a four-star general in 2001 after a long career with the U.S. Air Force.

Gamble will replace current UA President Mark Hamilton, who announced his retirement last June. Hamilton has served as president of the
15-campus UA System since 1998. The board expects a smooth transition between the two to occur in June.

Find the full press release here.