Alaska Chapter affiliate of National ASTD

Board of Directors

	President Mary M. Rydesky 907-277-1440 president@astdalaska.org Mary has been involved in ASTD for many years, and in the Alaska chapter since relocating from Texas in 2003. Shortly after arriving in Alaska, Mary accepted the position of Vice President of the chapter board. She currently heads Technology and Training for Eastern Aleutian Tribes, a health care corporation serving Alaska Natives, and until Fall 2007, served as Director of the Health Service Administration program (MBA/BA) at Alaska Pacific University.
	Vice President Open
	Secretary Rotates among members
	Board Member - SIG Development Chris Ross, CSP General Manager, NANA Training Systems 907-565-3301 sigdev@astdalaska.org Chris has more years of experience in training and development than he cares to admit! His practice spans the range from leadership to emergency response, supervisory development to counter-terrorism; and includes regulatory and compliance, program development and much more. He has served on many local, state and national boards, including the local chapter of ASTD. Chris has been involved with governance restructuring on a number of boards and commissions and is pleased to be a returning ASTD board member.
	Treasurer Beverly Dennis, MBA, CHAE, CHTP Controller, KRK Management 907-243-8333 Treasurer@astdalaska.org membership@astdalaska.org Beverly has over 30 years experience working in business and financial management, specializing in the hospitality industry. Ms. Dennis is a Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive and a Certified Hospitality Technology Professional. When Beverly is not sitting on the executive operating committee for KRK Management, or attending to public speaking engagements, she can be found teaching finance and business at Alaska Pacific University as an adjunct professor. Her community service activities include classroom consultant for Junior Achievement, sitting on the board of ASTD, and a Hartig Fellow with Commonwealth North.
	Board Member - PR/Communications Ladonna Lindley Learning Center Technician Eastern Aleutian Tribes, Inc. (907) 564-2513 pr@astdalaska.org An out-of-the-box thinker who likes to incorporate novel approachesinto learning, Ladonna Lindley joined the Eastern Aleutian Tribes in February of 2006 after energizing rather dry and traditional Occupational Safety and Health training at the Federal Aviation Administration for six years.With creation of colorful characters like Nip Danger, the Hazard Detective, and an annoying habit of writing alternative lyrics to popular songs, she became somewhat of a legend around the Federal Building in Anchorage before huge budget cuts compelled her to seek new opportunities.Upon her arrival at the Native health care corporation, she took an immediate interest in the collaborative opportunities that the Southcentral Alaska chapter of ASTD provided, designing a monthly newsletter called "nuggets" and publicizing events with a unique flair. A native of Indiana and graduate of Purdue University, she particularly enjoys writing verse in what spare time she might find. "Well," she explains, "it certainly doesn't reach the level of poetry but it rhymes -- most of the time." She is currently working on rewriting the Bible in rap.
	Board Member - Professional Development/Programming Heather Watson Certified Trainer for SMART Technologies The Chariot Group, Inc. programming@astdalaska.org Heather has been serving the Alaska business community for over 10 years. She is a lifelong Alaskan, born and raised in Anchorage. Among other duties, she is a Certified Trainer for SMART Technologies Interactive Products with The Chariot Group, inc., an Alaskan owned and operated company that specializes in Video Conference and Multimedia Solutions.
	Board Member - Member Involvement Krystal Tolley Special Credits Control Manager Alaska USA FCU members@astdalaska.org Krystal has over 6 years of back-office training in the collection world at Alaska USA FCU. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Business at UAA and has discovered a newfound passion to become a workplace learning professional. “I enjoy learning just as much as watching others learn something new too – and I absolutely love it when learning sparks creative ideas.” Krystal joined ASTD in 2006 and looks forward to future sharing and learning experiences with the Chapter
	Webmaster Sandi Sturm Online Learning Designer Owner, Creative Conservation 907-373-7374 webmaster@astdalaska.org Sandi has operated her business since 1997 with a mission to conserve rural values through creative outreach and education. This journey has taken her from traveling to rural communities to train regional groups, to her current focus of designing and developing eLearning programs. The overall goal is to equalize access to training both spatially and economically. She holds a Master of Vocational Education from UAA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Education from Utah State University, as well as certifications in online learning design. "ASTD has been a fabulous place to network with fellow educators and try new ideas with eLearning practitioners."
	Past President Dawn Scott Owner Scott's Office Services and Scott's Occupational Services 223-4001 pastpres@astdalaska.org Dawn started her computer services and training business in Anchorage in 1982. As one of the first computer trainers in Alaska in the 1980s, Dawn has taught computer skills across Alaska and in several western states. She also trains career development curriculum. Dawn has served in varying capacities with the Southcentral Alaska ASTD chapter for the last several years, most recently as president. Dawn says “I believe one of the most important aspects of a successful career plan is the opportunity to network with and learn from colleagues; I find the local ASTD chapter to be a wonderful source of professional networking and inspiration, and am pleased to continue to build this ASTD chapter to enhance the future of training and development in Alaska.”
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