Kootznoowoo, Inc. is pleased to announce that Joy K’áad Jáad Demmert has joined the corporation as its new Director of Finance.
Joy grew up in Ketchikan and currently resides in Juneau. She is of Haida and Tlingit descent and belongs to the Káat nay-st/Yahkw Jáanaas (Shark House/Middle Town People) Clan.
Joy is the daughter of Victoria Demmert Gatti and Mark Gatti, and the granddaughter of Frances Demmert Peele (Yahkw Jáanaas) and Franklin Demmert, Sr. (L’eeneidi). She is a mother of three and enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.
Joy brings more than 17 years of experience in the accounting field to her role at Kootznoowoo. Most recently, she worked at Sealaska Corporation and previously spent six years at REACH, Inc. in Juneau, where she served as Controller and Chief Financial Officer.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Alaska Southeast.
“I look forward to working with the team at Kootznoowoo Corporation and serving the people of Angoon,” said Demmert.
