Second Edition • September 29, 2006
Anchorage, AK Message from Helvi Sandvik, NDC president
This is how we grow
Growth Through Diversity—this is the thinking that guides our growth strategy as we look for new business development opportunities around the world. What does Growth Through Diversity mean?
- We are diverse—we consider opportunities in many different industries
- We are growing—we never lose sight of the future
- We are responsive—we follow economic indicators
- We deliver excellence—we exceed expectations
Currently, our companies employ more than 5,500 people worldwide, providing hundreds of critical services such as engineering, architecture, hospitality, security, transportation logistics, government contracting, telecommunications, mining, and oilfield support services. In Alaska, our business experts are helping villages protect their homes, schools, and businesses from Arctic storms. We are also building critical important infrastructure to improve the quality of life. Nationwide, our companies lead the way in finding solutions for clients who are some of the largest businesses in the country. And globally, the NANA family of companies is relied on by the military to safely and cost effectively support Americans in carrying out critical missions.
Chesapeake, Virginia Ki, LLC wins Seaport-e contract
Ki, LLC Virginia operations was awarded its first Seaport-e delivery order for the upgrade and installation of Tomahawk Missile Systems by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)—the largest of the Navy’s five systems commands, responsible for engineering, building and supporting America’s fleet of ships and combat systems. Ki received the single award for work to be performed on the East and West coast, and in Hawaii and Japan. Seaport-e is a multiple award contract with over 630 contract holders. This contract is a competitive, non-8(a) win with a new customer. Congratulations to Wayne Starnes, Tony Orlando and the Virginia operations team!
Anchorage, Alaska Akmaaq, NANA’s newest company
Akmaak, LLC, is the newest addition to the NANA family. A 100 percent NANA-owned holding company, Akmaaq already has a diverse portfolio of companies including NANA Services, which provides food services and base operations for government facilities in the Pacific and Western United States; NANA Pacific, an engineering and construction management company which is headquartered in Anchorage and manages projects in Alaska, Virginia and Iraq; NANA Design Services, a new interior design company; and Ikun, LLC, a new gas trading company based in California.
Kivalina, Alaska Fall storm tests Kivalina’s retaining wall
construction in this photo. NANA Pacific helped design the wall
to provide erosion protection during storms and heavy seas.
Photo credit: Jim Kulas
An 1800 foot by 12 feet high retaining wall is in service protecting the NANA region village of Kivalina. Living on a barrier island on the north side of the Chukchi Sea, Kivalina residents for years have been searching for the means to relocate the village, but have been unsuccessful. In the mean time, the sea, crashing against the beach during storms, had begun to threaten the town.
“The rate of erosion is so significant that we realized that we were going to lose infrastructure and maybe even lives,” said Tom Bolen, public service director for the Northwest Arctic Borough.
The Borough was successful in obtaining Denali Commission funds to build a retaining wall. NANA Pacific received a contract to design a wall utilizing Hesco Concertainers, an erosion control product that has been used successfully in other parts of the state.
“The method served our needs,” said Bolen. “The product is easily shipped, it uses local labor, local materials and provides the level of protection we need.”
The nearly-completed wall received its first test during an early season storm on September 13. A portion of the wall did sustain damage, however no village real estate was lost. NANA Pacific engineers are performing an analysis to determine the best way to improve the Hesco Concertainer performance, minimize future storm damage, and provide protection for Kivalina.
“This is an example of our commitment to the Northwest Arctic Borough and the NANA region,” said Stuart Parks of NANA Pacific. “We are always looking for opportunities where we can use our employee’s skills and experience to support our shareholders and their needs.”
New Faces / New Roles
Jonathan Widdis named Akmaaq president
Jonathan Widdis was recently hired as President and CEO of Akmaaq, LLC, the newest company in the NANA Contracting Services group. Jonathan has a long history with ASCG Incorporated, an engineering and architectural consulting firm purchased last year by NANA Development Corporation. During his 10 years at ASCG, he was Corporate Director of Business Development and helped grow the company into a significant western U.S. regional presence with an extensive network of 18 offices and 700 employees in eight states in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest. Prior to that, he had a long career with the Alaska Department of Transportation, where he worked on road and airport projects in the NANA Region.
Tim Karnowski, new NOSI GM
potable water and lubricants
on the North Slope.
Tim Karnowski is the new General Manager of NANA Oilfield Services, Inc., the Deadhorse-based company that supplies bulk fuel, potable water and lubricants on the North Slope and at Red Dog Mine. An engineering graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Tim managed the maintenance of fighter aircraft for the Air Force, was an engineer responsible for investigating and repairing corrosion under insulation for ARCO (now ConocoPhillips), and worked as a pipeline inspector.
“NANA is the friendliest and most professional of all the different places I have hung my hat,” Tim said.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, he recently returned to Alaska after completing a Master’s degree in cross-cultural teaching. Since his return, he has taught at UAA, performed consulting services for BP Alaska, substitute taught for the Anchorage School District, and served on the board of directors at the Birchwood Recreation and Shooting Park.