Bertha, an Alaska Native elder, had traveled hundreds of miles away from her village to receive medical care. Like many patients, her first days at the hospital were jarring. She was far from the comforts of home and was facing fears that come with hospitalization. Bertha yearned for a source of comfort. To heal, she […]
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Marvin McCall – NANA Shareholder Spotlight
Marvin McCall is a NANA shareholder and NMS team member. He grew up in Kotzebue and moved to Anchorage to pursue his marketing degree at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Marvin started at NMS as a marketing intern and has since been promoted to Social Media Communications Specialist. He’s part of the Food and Facilities […]
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 […]
NMS Wins Foraker Award for Best Place to Work in Alaska
We are thrilled to announce that NMS has been honored with the prestigious Foraker Award for Best Place to Work (+250 Employees) in Alaska Business magazine’s highly esteemed 2023 Best of Alaska Business Awards. Alaska Business magazine, the state’s premier business publication, hosts these awards to recognize outstanding companies across various categories. The recipients of […]