NMS has once again been honored with multiple National Safety Council (NSC) Occupational Excellence Achievement Awards for our exemplary safety practices. The National Safety Council is a mission-based organization focused on eliminating the leading cause of preventable death and injury. The Occupational Excellence Achievement Awards are presented each year after careful evaluation of safety standards, […]
Announcements
Craig Billingsley – Shareholder Spotlight
Craig Billingsley, a proud NANA Shareholder, wears many hats at NMS, currently serving as the Director of Operations for the FFM division. His journey to this role is marked by a passion for soccer, a knack for web development, and a deep-rooted connection to Alaska. Growing up in Eagle River, Alaska, soccer was Craig’s world. […]
Patty Hickok Receives NHRMA Distinguished Member Award
Patty serves as our Sr. Director of Employee Relations, HRIS and HR Operations. This is the second time Patty has been nominated and received the Northwest HR Management Association (NHRMA) award, and it is well-deserved. The award is intended to be a lifetime achievement award honoring individuals who have provided exceptional service and contributions to […]
Thomas Spindler – 35 Years with NMS
On May 20, 1988, Thomas started his 35-year career with Purcell Security (now NMS). Originally from Montana, Thomas Spindler was the son of a local police chief and ambulance owner. At 14, he became an emergency responder. He met and married his late wife Peggy Karmun, and adopted their son, Adrian. Thomas started as a […]
Team at Red Dog Mine Meets Significant Safety Milestone
Red Dog Mine is one of the world’s largest zinc mines. Teck operates the mine located about 80 miles north of Kotzebue in the NANA region. Inaccessible except by air for most of the year, the remote location of the mine creates logistical challenges — and safety is critical. Red Dog is comprised of two […]
Scott Evers Promoted to Director of Operations, Education
Scott, an American Culinary Federation (ACF) and Certified Executive Chef (CEC), has been a talent at NMS since 2008. Born and raised in Eagle River, AK, his roots are in this state. A graduate of California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, he brought his talents back to Alaska, where he has managed some of the […]
