About Ahtna, Incorporated
Ahtna (pronounced “Aht-na”) is an Alaska Native Regional Corporation owned by more than 2,300 shareholders, guided by traditional Athabascan values and wise stewardship.
Our Corporation & Heritage
Ahtna, Incorporated is one of 12 Alaska Native Regional Corporations established by Congress under terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971. Based in Glennallen, Alaska, Ahtna, Inc. is owned by more than 2,300 shareholders, the majority of whom are of Ahtna Athabascan descent. Many Ahtna shareholders still reside in the Ahtna region, the traditional homeland of the Ahtna people.
As an Alaska Native and shareholder-owned corporation, Ahtna, Inc. is committed to its vision and mission statements, with the goal of preserving, strengthening, and enhancing a cultural identity that has existed for thousands of years. Ahtna’s efforts are focused on providing a broad range of opportunities for shareholders, continued business growth and diversification, and effective management of all Ahtna resources.
“We would not be where we are without the wisdom and guidance of our Elders and early leaders. They instilled in our minds that our lands are our corporation’s most precious gem. Respect and care for the land and it will provide.”
“Wise stewardship of Ahtna lands and responsible economic growth for future generations of Ahtna people.”
“Our culture unites us; our land sustains us; our people are prosperous.”
- Respect — We appreciate our connectedness to all.
- Unity — We are one team, one Ahtna.
- Safety — Safety first, the right way, every day.
- Quality — We exceed expectations through excellence.
- Integrity — We do the right thing.
Board of Directors & Executive Leadership
Elected shareholder leaders and executive officers guiding corporate growth and cultural preservation.
Ken Johns
Chairman, Board of Directors
Longtime Ahtna Shareholder leader, former Village Chief, and champion of cultural heritage and land stewardship across the Copper River Basin.
Lucille Lincoln
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
Dedicated advocate for shareholder education, youth development, and customary & traditional hunting rights in the upper region.
Michelle Anderson
President & Chief Executive Officer
Guides Ahtna’s corporate operations, strategic growth, shareholder programs, and commercial subsidiary family under ANCSA guidance.
Craig O’Rourke
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees corporate financial strategy, enterprise accounting, settlement trust distribution modeling, and financial compliance.