Cathleen ‘Utauyaq’ Mala is the Director of Operations for Camp Services. She is the daughter of Harvey and Vernita Vestal, from Kotzebue and Selawik, respectively. Cathleen was raised with the same Iñupiat values and subsistence lifestyle her parents grew up with, learning early on to work hard to provide for her family and help others. […]
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NMS Wins Alaska Governor’s Safety Award of Excellence
We are proud to announce that NMS has been honored with the Alaska Governor’s Safety Award of Excellence, a recognition given to companies that demonstrate significant improvements in safety performance. This achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to safety and the hard work of our dedicated teams. This year, our teams in the natural resources industries, […]
Angel “Uuyon” Barr – NANA Shareholder Spotlight
Angel “Uuyon” Barr is a NANA shareholder and NMS General Manager at the Nullaġvik Hotel. Her journey with NMS began in September 2014, and over the years, she’s not just grown with the company but has become an integral part of our success. Angel grew up between Kotzebue and Fairbanks. Every summer, from the time […]
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 […]
NMS Executive Chef Amy Foote Presents at Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
The 2nd annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference took place in Anchorage in May. It focused on Alaska’s role in leading the energy transition from established renewable sources to innovative and emerging technologies. The conference explored the future of energy in Alaska and on a global scale, the intersection of geopolitical upheaval with food and energy […]
NMS Wows at the National Tribal Health Conference
The National Indian Health Board hosted the National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC) in Anchorage this May at the Dena’ina Center. NTHC is the premier gathering for American Indian and Alaska Native health policy and public health. It showcases the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. The weeklong event has speaker circuits, an […]
