WHO WE ARE

Protect Juneau’s Future is a Juneau-based coalition committed to advocating for informed decisions on cruise tourism in Juneau, Alaska. This diverse group includes residents from across the community who believe discussions surrounding cruise tourism must be honest, informed, and properly analyzed to provide citizens with accurate information about potential consequences. The coalition supports community conversations that include all stakeholders. Juneau can determine its own fate with careful consideration of its industries, economy, and ability for future generations to live, work and play here.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

  • McHugh Pierre

    Goldbelt, Inc.

  • Holly Johnson

    Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge

  • Craig Jennison

    TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc.

  • Laura McDonnell

    Caribou Crossings

  • Max Mertz, CPA

    Alaska Seaplanes

MEET THE CO-CHAIRS

  • Alec Mesdag

    Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.

  • Arne Johnson

    Wings Airways & the Taku Glacier Lodge

  • Bob Janes

    Gastineau Guiding Company

  • Bruce Abel

    Don Abel Building Supply and Valley Lumber Company

  • Bruce Botelho

    Former mayor of Juneau and Alaska attorney general

  • Chris Meier

    Alaska Travel Adventures

  • Corey Baxter

    Operating Engineers Local 302

  • Craig E Dahl

    Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce

  • Dr. Bob Urata

    Former physician at Bartlett Regional Hospital

  • Eric Forst

    Red Dog Saloon

  • Jaime Kissner

    Northrim Bank

  • Jamey Cagle

    Allen Marine Tours

  • Kenny Solomon-Gross

    Gross Alaska Theater

  • Maggie McMillan

    Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce

  • Mike Satre

    Hecla Greens Creek Mine

  • Nancy DeCherney

    Former executive director at the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council

  • Reecia Wilson

    Hangar on the Wharf, Twisted Fish, Flight Deck, Roma Bistro, Alaska Brewing Depot

  • Richard Peterson

    Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

  • Russell Dick

    Huna Totem Corporation

  • Ryan Beason

    Elgee Rehfeld

  • Tom Sullivan

    First National Bank Alaska

  • Tracy LaBarge

    Tracy’s King Crab Shack