Senator Sullivan recognizes Betsy Lawer as “Alaskan of the Week”

On July 22, 2002, on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Betsy Lawer, the Board Chair and CEO/President of First National Bank Alaska, which is celebrating 100 years since its founding. Betsy is a member of the storied Cuddy family, which purchased a controlling interest in the bank by the…

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First National experts shape tomorrow in new roles

ANCHORAGE – First National Bank Alaska’s banking experts are moving to new roles. The Wealth Management department gains nearly thirty years of experience with Evert McDowell joining as the bank’s newest Trust Administrator and Wealth Management Officer. In his new role he will focus on growing the department and he looks forward to fulfilling his…

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Making It: Ready for any event challenge

Event management company Alaska Destination Specialists creates custom Alaska experiences for international companies and produces events for local organizations, such as First National’s Employee Centennial Celebration. Learn how they thrive in a changing world in the latest edition of Making It in the Anchorage Daily News.

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