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James R.
Johnsen is currently the Chairman of The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education.
He also holds the position of Vice Chairman at the University of Alaska Foundation since 2015.
Additionally, he is the Managing Director of Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC.
He serves as a Director at The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, Alaska Aerospace Corp., and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
In his former positions, Dr. Johnsen served as a Director at Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. and Commonwealth North.
He was also the Senior Vice President-Human Resources at Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2012.
He held the position of Vice President at Southport Partners LP.
At the University of Alaska, he served as the Chief of Staff & Vice President-Administration in 2008.
He was the Senior Vice President-Administration at Doyon Ltd. from 2008 to 2011.
He also served as the President of the University of Alaska System.
Dr. Johnsen's education includes a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, a graduate degree from The University of Chicago, and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
James R. Johnsen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC
Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment bank assisting services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-01-11 |
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Alaska Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provide regional interstate compact higher educational services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education General GovernmentGovernment Provides educational services | Chairman | - |
Alaska Aerospace Corp.
Alaska Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides aerospace safety support services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James R. Johnsen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP, INC. | Human Resources Officer | - |
Doyon Ltd.
Doyon Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides oil field, government contracting, utilities, construction, IT, natural resources development, tourism & real estate services | Chief Administrative Officer | 2010-12-31 |
University of Alaska
University of Alaska Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chief Administrative Officer | 2007-12-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet services | Communications |
Southport Partners LP
Southport Partners LP Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services | Finance |
Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc.
Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides on-site computer services | Commercial Services |
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC
Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment bank assisting services | Finance |
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Alaska
University of Alaska Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Doyon Ltd.
Doyon Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides oil field, government contracting, utilities, construction, IT, natural resources development, tourism & real estate services | Industrial Services |
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education General GovernmentGovernment Provides educational services | Government |
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Commonwealth North
Commonwealth North Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Educates on public policy issues and assists in identifying solutions | Commercial Services |
University of Alaska System
University of Alaska System Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a holding company with interests in providing educational and research institution that offers academic programs, degrees, and certificates in the arts and sciences | Consumer Services |
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provide regional interstate compact higher educational services | Commercial Services |
Alaska Aerospace Corp.
Alaska Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides aerospace safety support services | Electronic Technology |
University of Alaska Foundation |
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