Richard J. Rinehart Jr.
Serving as Chair of the Sealaska Board is an honor. My first priority is to hire a President who shares our values, emphasizing community engagement and indigenous sovereignty. Through collaboration, we are strengthening our corporation to invest in our shareholders, communities, and future generations.
To achieve this, I am working to unite Alaska Native leadership through transparent communication and collaboration and calling for a SE Alaska Native summit so we may address critical issues like housing and economic opportunity together.
Let’s envision a future where our people thrive—healthy, successful, and connected to our land and culture. Our business plan will strengthening our financial position, aiming for a $1 billion balance sheet with sustained $100 million annual profits. However, we must enhance shareholder career opportunities and create economic initiatives in Southeast Alaska.
We must dream bigger – let’s take charge - managing our forests and fishing grounds reclaiming Haa Aani through repatriation and restoration. I will continue to advocate for Landless Communities and fighting for our veterans’ native allotments.
I humbly ask for your vote to continue this work – to strengthen our communities, protect our lands, and build a legacy for future generations.
To achieve this, I am working to unite Alaska Native leadership through transparent communication and collaboration and calling for a SE Alaska Native summit so we may address critical issues like housing and economic opportunity together.
Let’s envision a future where our people thrive—healthy, successful, and connected to our land and culture. Our business plan will strengthening our financial position, aiming for a $1 billion balance sheet with sustained $100 million annual profits. However, we must enhance shareholder career opportunities and create economic initiatives in Southeast Alaska.
We must dream bigger – let’s take charge - managing our forests and fishing grounds reclaiming Haa Aani through repatriation and restoration. I will continue to advocate for Landless Communities and fighting for our veterans’ native allotments.
I humbly ask for your vote to continue this work – to strengthen our communities, protect our lands, and build a legacy for future generations.
AGE: 65
CITY / STATE: Kailua, Hawaii
OCCUPATION: President and Chief Executive Officer of Tlingit & Haida Tribal Business Corporation, also serving as the owner and president of Raven Potlatch Development, LLC.
CURRENT AND PREVIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN SEALASKA CORPORATION AND/OR SEALASKA SUBSIDIARIES: Richard has served on the Sealaska Board of Directors since 2013 and currently holds the position of Chair. He previously served as Vice Chair of the Sealaska Audit Committee, Chair of the Haa Aaní, LLC Board of Managers, and was a member of the Finance Committee and the Sealaska Settlement Trust Fund. In his role as Chair, he now serves as an ex-officio member of all committees. In addition to his board service, Richard was formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Sealaska Corporation, bringing valuable financial leadership and expertise to the organization.
DIRECTORSHIP(S) HELD IN OTHER ENTITIES: Tlingit & Hadia Tribal Business Corporation Director.
EDUCATION: Richard obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Portland State University.
AFFILIATIONS: Member of the Ḵaachx̱ana.áakʼw dance group and ANB Camp 4 of Wrangell. Richard is Tlingit/Raven, Kiks.ádi (Frog Clan), Gagaan Hít (Sun House), Teeyhíttaan yádi (child of), and Haida. His Tlingit names are Du aani Kax Naalei and Tashee.
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CITY / STATE: Kailua, Hawaii
OCCUPATION: President and Chief Executive Officer of Tlingit & Haida Tribal Business Corporation, also serving as the owner and president of Raven Potlatch Development, LLC.
CURRENT AND PREVIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN SEALASKA CORPORATION AND/OR SEALASKA SUBSIDIARIES: Richard has served on the Sealaska Board of Directors since 2013 and currently holds the position of Chair. He previously served as Vice Chair of the Sealaska Audit Committee, Chair of the Haa Aaní, LLC Board of Managers, and was a member of the Finance Committee and the Sealaska Settlement Trust Fund. In his role as Chair, he now serves as an ex-officio member of all committees. In addition to his board service, Richard was formerly the Chief Financial Officer of Sealaska Corporation, bringing valuable financial leadership and expertise to the organization.
DIRECTORSHIP(S) HELD IN OTHER ENTITIES: Tlingit & Hadia Tribal Business Corporation Director.
EDUCATION: Richard obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Portland State University.
AFFILIATIONS: Member of the Ḵaachx̱ana.áakʼw dance group and ANB Camp 4 of Wrangell. Richard is Tlingit/Raven, Kiks.ádi (Frog Clan), Gagaan Hít (Sun House), Teeyhíttaan yádi (child of), and Haida. His Tlingit names are Du aani Kax Naalei and Tashee.
LEARN MORE ON THE SEALASKA FACEBOOK PAGE