Nadja Kookesh: From Intern to the Board of Directors

Nadja Kookesh: From Intern to the Board of Directors

At Kootznoowoo’s 53rd Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Nadja Kookesh was elected to her first three-year term on the Kootznoowoo, Inc. Board of Directors. Her service continues a family legacy of leadership at Kootznoowoo. Her father, Matthew Kookesh, previously served...
Testamentary Disposition Drive Coming Soon

Testamentary Disposition Drive Coming Soon

The Shareholder Services Department is preparing to hold a Testamentary Disposition drive this fall to help shareholders ensure their wishes are documented and their shares are transferred according to their intentions. A Testamentary Disposition, also known as a...
Thayer Creek Hydro Project Make Strong Progress

Thayer Creek Hydro Project Make Strong Progress

Work continues to move forward on the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project, with significant progress made this summer on both the marine facilities and the Phase 2 access road. The Phase 1 Stillwater marine facilities were completed on May 20, 2026, marking an...
Angoon Guide Academy Update

Angoon Guide Academy Update

The Angoon Guide Academy continues to offer meaningful outdoor education and workforce development opportunities to local youth. Students successfully completed the May and June training sessions, which focused on bear safety, wilderness awareness, wildlife...
Summer Newsletter is Now Available

Summer Newsletter is Now Available

The Summer 2026 edition of Kootznoowoo News is now available! This issue includes highlights from the 53rd Annual Meeting of Shareholders, election results, corporate updates, shareholder information, and more. Take a few minutes to catch up on what’s happening at...

Ralph “Chico” Bierely

K-Plaza Maintenance Manager

Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.