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...
53rd Annual Shareholder Meeting Results

53rd Annual Shareholder Meeting Results

Kootznoowoo, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Angoon, Alaska. Shareholders elected two directors to the Board of Directors, with the following election results: Frank Jack III – 27,392 votes Najda Kookesh – 25,850 votes...

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.