The Chugach Alaska Corp. this week announced the promotion of two of the regional Alaska Native corporation’s long-time employees, Randi Gause and Gwen Welch.
Gause has been promoted to vice president of marketing and communications for Chugach Alaska. She will oversee enterprise marketing and communications, including brand strategy and stewardship, internal and external communications, executive communications, media relations, and integrated marketing programs that support the corporation’s expanding portfolio as a unified brand presence.
Gause joined Chugach over a decade ago as communications manager. Most recently she served as marketing and communications director. Before that she held marketing positions in both agency and nonprofit entities.
Welch was promoted to president of Chugach Commercial Holdings. In her new post Welch will lead Chugach’s expanding commercial portfolio, advancing strategic acquisitions, operational excellence and long-term value creation in support of the corporation’s shareholders.
Welch joined Chugach in 2002 and had since held a range of senior leadership roles. Most recently she served as CCH’s senior vice president.
