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Board of Directors
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PRESIDENT: Open
VICE-PRESIDENT: Lynn Herbig - Port Agent: Cruise Line Services
Lynn has lived in Skagway since 1988. She worked for TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc for 12 years; starting as a dock representative
involved in public relations with the cruise ship representatives and the passengers; ending as tour manager responsible for all
dock operations. Lynn worked for two years as a caregiver for the Little Dippers Day Care and also served as an officer for
eight years of the Skagway Child Care Council. She is currently working for Cruise Line Agencies as a Port Agent coordinating
operations between the cruise ships and the port facilities.
She is currently Past Madam President of the Eagles Auxiliary after serving two years as President. She is Chairwoman of the
Fran DeLisle Breast Cancer Fund, an organization established to help financially the citizens of Skagway diagnosed with cancer.
Lynn’s marketing and management skills are valuable assets in SDC’s efforts to encourage new year round businesses in
Skagway.
Lynn has lived in Skagway since 1988. She worked for TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc for 12 years; starting as a dock representative
involved in public relations with the cruise ship representatives and the passengers; ending as tour manager responsible for all
dock operations. Lynn worked for two years as a caregiver for the Little Dippers Day Care and also served as an officer for
eight years of the Skagway Child Care Council. She is currently working for Cruise Line Agencies as a Port Agent coordinating
operations between the cruise ships and the port facilities.
She is currently Past Madam President of the Eagles Auxiliary after serving two years as President. She is Chairwoman of the
Fran DeLisle Breast Cancer Fund, an organization established to help financially the citizens of Skagway diagnosed with cancer.
Lynn’s marketing and management skills are valuable assets in SDC’s efforts to encourage new year round businesses in
Skagway.
TREASURER: Randy Wiley CPA - CFO: White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
Randy Wiley grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s of science degree in
Accounting and lends to SDC 30 years of business experience. Randy is married to the lovely and talented Misty Jones of Manti,
Utah. Together they have 3 children, Genevieve, Samantha and Remington. Randy enjoys the outdoors and people of Skagway.
Randy Wiley grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s of science degree in
Accounting and lends to SDC 30 years of business experience. Randy is married to the lovely and talented Misty Jones of Manti,
Utah. Together they have 3 children, Genevieve, Samantha and Remington. Randy enjoys the outdoors and people of Skagway.
SECRETARY: Open
MEMBER AT LARGE: Jim Jewell - Owner: Jewell Construction
Jim has been a long time resident of Skagway working for almost 30 years in the construction industry. Jim is the owner operator
of Jewell Construction and has been active in both the commercial and residential construction market. Jim originally came to
Skagway to work on the National Park Service’s restoration crew in their historic buildings restoration program. Jim and his wife
also own several commercial and residential buildings which they lease and are also owners of Jewell Gardens which is a
popular tourist stop for visitors to Skagway.
Jim has been a long time resident of Skagway working for almost 30 years in the construction industry. Jim is the owner operator
of Jewell Construction and has been active in both the commercial and residential construction market. Jim originally came to
Skagway to work on the National Park Service’s restoration crew in their historic buildings restoration program. Jim and his wife
also own several commercial and residential buildings which they lease and are also owners of Jewell Gardens which is a
popular tourist stop for visitors to Skagway.
MEMBER AT LARGE (SDC- CDS): John Warder - Retired, National Park Service
John has lived in Skagway for more than 20 years and recently retired from the National Park Service. John was the Chief of
Maintenance and has extensive experience with budget development, project management and organizational administration.
John is currently very busy working on his home and becoming involved in community organizations. John’s continued work on
the Dahl Memorial Clinic Board of Directors has been appreciated by the Clinic and the other Board members.
John has lived in Skagway for more than 20 years and recently retired from the National Park Service. John was the Chief of
Maintenance and has extensive experience with budget development, project management and organizational administration.
John is currently very busy working on his home and becoming involved in community organizations. John’s continued work on
the Dahl Memorial Clinic Board of Directors has been appreciated by the Clinic and the other Board members.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Dakota Daniel-Hankin
Dakota moved to Skagway three years ago, and absolutely fell in love with the community and surroundings. Prior to
joining the Skagway Development Corporation, she worked for the Taiya Inlet Watershed Council, Skagway City
School, and White Pass and Yukon Route Railway.
Dakota is an energetic, creative, and socially minded person who is dedicated to working with individuals and groups
seeking to build a healthy community. Much of her experience stems from managing non-profit organizations and
working overseas. Dakota's experience includes grant writing, business administration, education, fundraising, and
project management and development.
Dakota moved to Skagway three years ago, and absolutely fell in love with the community and surroundings. Prior to
joining the Skagway Development Corporation, she worked for the Taiya Inlet Watershed Council, Skagway City
School, and White Pass and Yukon Route Railway.
Dakota is an energetic, creative, and socially minded person who is dedicated to working with individuals and groups
seeking to build a healthy community. Much of her experience stems from managing non-profit organizations and
working overseas. Dakota's experience includes grant writing, business administration, education, fundraising, and
project management and development.
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MEMBER-AT-LARGE : Michael Healy - Entrepreneur and Owner of Several Small Businesses
Prior to coming to Skagway, Mike was a general manager for a medium sized hotel chain in the Midwest. He also
has worked as a bookkeeper for several smaller motels. Mike graduated from Black Hills State University in 2004
with a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Small Business Management.
Mike came to Skagway in 2003 when he and his partners opened Glacial Smoothies & Espresso, serving hot and
cold beverages. The business has expanded and is now a year-round operation now serving food & beverages.
Mike also owns commercial lease properties in the heart of downtown. Mike’s latest endeavor is the purchase of the
Skagway Brewing Co. which he is re-opening in 2007. Along the way he has been employed as a tour guide and
construction worker in Skagway.
Prior to coming to Skagway, Mike was a general manager for a medium sized hotel chain in the Midwest. He also
has worked as a bookkeeper for several smaller motels. Mike graduated from Black Hills State University in 2004
with a degree in Business Administration, specializing in Small Business Management.
Mike came to Skagway in 2003 when he and his partners opened Glacial Smoothies & Espresso, serving hot and
cold beverages. The business has expanded and is now a year-round operation now serving food & beverages.
Mike also owns commercial lease properties in the heart of downtown. Mike’s latest endeavor is the purchase of the
Skagway Brewing Co. which he is re-opening in 2007. Along the way he has been employed as a tour guide and
construction worker in Skagway.
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Administrative Assistant: Trish Matthews Sims
Trish grew up in West Point, Utah. She arrived to Skagway in 1996, fresh out of high school, looking for new
adventures and a way to pay for college! She fell in love with the community, rich history and beauty of the region.
She has spent most of the past 12 years living and working in Skagway seasonally. Trish worked toward a Bachelor
of Science degree in Technical Sales and Automotive Technology from Weber State University in Odgen, Utah.
Prior to joining the Skagway Development Corporation, Trish worked at White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, as well
as currently working with the Skagway Streetcar Company as a tour guide. She is excited to be a part of SDC as well
as the year-round community!
Trish grew up in West Point, Utah. She arrived to Skagway in 1996, fresh out of high school, looking for new
adventures and a way to pay for college! She fell in love with the community, rich history and beauty of the region.
She has spent most of the past 12 years living and working in Skagway seasonally. Trish worked toward a Bachelor
of Science degree in Technical Sales and Automotive Technology from Weber State University in Odgen, Utah.
Prior to joining the Skagway Development Corporation, Trish worked at White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, as well
as currently working with the Skagway Streetcar Company as a tour guide. She is excited to be a part of SDC as well
as the year-round community!