Johanna “Jodi” Mitchell
Sealaska continues to grow and strengthen, positioning itself for a future that benefits both current and future generations of shareholders. Our financial health and strategic direction ensure we are on the path to sustained success.
After more than 31 years of dedicated service to Southeast Alaska Native communities, including my tenure as CEO and CFO of IPEC, I retired this year. My extensive experience in leadership and financial management now informs my work with Sealaska, helping guide the corporation toward continued growth and long-term profitability.
In 2023, I was blessed with the birth of my first grandchild. This profound personal milestone has reinforced my sense of purpose in building a thriving Native community. The Sealaska Board remains committed to securing the corporation’s success for the next century and beyond, ensuring that our people continue to benefit from Sealaska’s success for generations. Our youth represent the future, and we must invest in their leadership development and cultural vitality. Achieving a profitable Sealaska is essential to making this vision a reality.
I have a deep and unwavering commitment to our people. As Sealaska's designated representative on the AFN board, I have gained a comprehensive, statewide perspective on the future of Alaska Natives. This broader view fuels my commitment to advocating for the best interests of all shareholders. I will continue to work tirelessly for greater profitability, increased dividends, and enhanced benefits for our people.
I humbly ask for your vote as we advance Sealaska’s mission to deliver lasting prosperity to our communities. Gunalcheesh, Háw’aa, T’oyaxsut ‘nüüsm.
After more than 31 years of dedicated service to Southeast Alaska Native communities, including my tenure as CEO and CFO of IPEC, I retired this year. My extensive experience in leadership and financial management now informs my work with Sealaska, helping guide the corporation toward continued growth and long-term profitability.
In 2023, I was blessed with the birth of my first grandchild. This profound personal milestone has reinforced my sense of purpose in building a thriving Native community. The Sealaska Board remains committed to securing the corporation’s success for the next century and beyond, ensuring that our people continue to benefit from Sealaska’s success for generations. Our youth represent the future, and we must invest in their leadership development and cultural vitality. Achieving a profitable Sealaska is essential to making this vision a reality.
I have a deep and unwavering commitment to our people. As Sealaska's designated representative on the AFN board, I have gained a comprehensive, statewide perspective on the future of Alaska Natives. This broader view fuels my commitment to advocating for the best interests of all shareholders. I will continue to work tirelessly for greater profitability, increased dividends, and enhanced benefits for our people.
I humbly ask for your vote as we advance Sealaska’s mission to deliver lasting prosperity to our communities. Gunalcheesh, Háw’aa, T’oyaxsut ‘nüüsm.
AGE: 61
CITY / STATE: Juneau, AK
OCCUPATION: Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, 1993–2025, retired.
CURRENT AND PREVIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN SEALASKA CORPORATION AND/OR SEALASKA SUBSIDIARIES: Jodi's connection to Sealaska runs deep as a former Sealaska Corporation Senior Accountant, summer intern, and Sealaska Heritage Institute scholarship recipient. She has been a member of the Sealaska Board of Directors since 2006 and has held the position of Board Vice Chair since 2016. In her board service, she chairs the Audit Committee and is an active member of the Compensation Committee, the Haa G̱wáasdáa Naxtoo.aat / Wah (Policy) Committee, and the Finance Committee. Additionally, Jodi represents Sealaska on the Alaska Federation of Natives Board where she chairs both the Budget & Audit Committee and the Resolutions Committee. She has been a director of Woocheen, LLC, Synergy Systems, Inc., Olympic Fabrication, LLC, Kingston Environmental Services, Sealaska Constructors, LLC, and Haa Aani, LLC.
DIRECTORSHIP(S) HELD IN OTHER ENTITIES: Beyond her work with Sealaska, Jodi is the former Vice Chair of the Kwaan Electric Transmission Intertie Cooperative, former Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Alaska Power Association, and is a member of the Energy Committee for Southeast Conference. She is also a former Chair and Trustee of the Kootznoowoo Permanent Fund Settlement Trust and was an original member of the State of Alaska's Renewable Energy Fund Advisory Committee.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Oregon. Certified Management Accountant from the Institute of Management Accountants.
AFFILIATIONS: Jodi is Deisheetaan (Beaver Clan) and Dleit Káa Yádi (child of). Her Tlingit name is T’seiltín.
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CITY / STATE: Juneau, AK
OCCUPATION: Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, 1993–2025, retired.
CURRENT AND PREVIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN SEALASKA CORPORATION AND/OR SEALASKA SUBSIDIARIES: Jodi's connection to Sealaska runs deep as a former Sealaska Corporation Senior Accountant, summer intern, and Sealaska Heritage Institute scholarship recipient. She has been a member of the Sealaska Board of Directors since 2006 and has held the position of Board Vice Chair since 2016. In her board service, she chairs the Audit Committee and is an active member of the Compensation Committee, the Haa G̱wáasdáa Naxtoo.aat / Wah (Policy) Committee, and the Finance Committee. Additionally, Jodi represents Sealaska on the Alaska Federation of Natives Board where she chairs both the Budget & Audit Committee and the Resolutions Committee. She has been a director of Woocheen, LLC, Synergy Systems, Inc., Olympic Fabrication, LLC, Kingston Environmental Services, Sealaska Constructors, LLC, and Haa Aani, LLC.
DIRECTORSHIP(S) HELD IN OTHER ENTITIES: Beyond her work with Sealaska, Jodi is the former Vice Chair of the Kwaan Electric Transmission Intertie Cooperative, former Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Alaska Power Association, and is a member of the Energy Committee for Southeast Conference. She is also a former Chair and Trustee of the Kootznoowoo Permanent Fund Settlement Trust and was an original member of the State of Alaska's Renewable Energy Fund Advisory Committee.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Oregon. Certified Management Accountant from the Institute of Management Accountants.
AFFILIATIONS: Jodi is Deisheetaan (Beaver Clan) and Dleit Káa Yádi (child of). Her Tlingit name is T’seiltín.
LEARN MORE ON THE SEALASKA FACEBOOK PAGE