Meet Our Board Members

Our board members are dedicated leaders committed to advancing the mission of Unalakleet Native Corporation. Each brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to guide our community towards a prosperous future.

Paul Ivanoff III

President

Paul, also known as "Bebucks," currently serves as the Director of Community Benefits at NSEDC. His past experience includes working as crew for West Coast Aviation, serving as a counselor at Iḷisaġvik College, and working as a planner, case manager, and workforce development specialist for Kawerak. He is also a member of the NSEDC Scholarship Committee and serves as an at-large member of the Education, Employment, and Training Committee.

Steve Ivanoff

Vice President

Steve works as a Transportation Planner for Kawerak, Inc. and is also a self-employed commercial fisherman in Norton Sound. Steve has served as the Recreation Director for BSSD for over 35 years and has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Alaska Federation of Natives since 1977.

Ella Anagick

Treasurer

Ella has served as a Director for UNC since 2000. She is a member of the 8(a), Finance, and Personnel Committees, and serves as an alternate on the Homesite Committee. Ella is a self-employed attorney with over 30 years of experience in criminal and civil law.

Frances Degnan

Secretary

Frances currently serves on the Homesite and Land Committees and is a member of the Executive Committee. She is a self-employed writer, publisher, and bookseller.

Charles O. Degnan

Director

Charles currently serves on the Audit/Policy and Personnel Committees and is an alternate member of the Finance Committee. He is a self-employed commercial fisherman.

Harry Johnson Jr

Director

Harry Johnson Jr. is currently retired. He served as the DOT/PF Airport Manager from 1986 to 2014 and has worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and commercial fisherman since 1979.