Board of Directors
Skagway's Industrial Waterfront
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 of the Skagway Child Care Council for eight years . She is currently
working for Cruise Line Agencies as a Port Agent, coordinating operations between the cruise ships and the
port facilities.  She is Past Madam President of the Eagles Auxiliary, after serving two years. She is Chairwoman
of the Fran DeLisle Breast Cancer Fund, an organization established to financially help 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:  OPEN
SECRETARY:  Cori Giacomazzi  -  Owner: Lillith Moon and The Wandering Wardrobe
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.

MEMBER AT LARGE: Paul Taylor - Owner: Pacific Contract Company
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.  
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Organizational Structure

Skagway Development Corporation
Board of Directors
President – Lynn Herbig
Vice-President – Mike Healy
Secretary – Cori Giacomazzi
Member-at-Large - Jim Jewell


SDC – Community Development Services
Board of Directors
SDC Board of Directors
Member-at-Large – John Warder

Executive Director
Trisha M. Sims
Skagway Development Corporation
"Quality economic development programs are
nothing if they are not consistent.
The best programs have very little board or staff
turnover, and are tenacious in remaining focused
on the task at hand."
International Economic Development Council
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:  Trisha M. Sims

Trisha 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 14 years living and working in Skagway seasonally. She worked toward a Bachelor of Science degree in
Technical Sales and Marketing from Weber State University in Odgen, Utah.  Prior to joining the Skagway
Development Corporation, Trish worked at White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad and  Skagway Streetcar
Company.  
VICE PRESIDENT:   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 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 re-opened in 2007.  Along the way he has been employed as a tour guide and
construction worker in Skagway.