MARTIN CARY
Senior Vice President, GCI Business
Martin is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of all GCI Business efforts and brings a wealth of IT experience to the GCI executive team. Before joining GCI in 1997, he was senior partner of Astrolabe Systems, Inc., a technology consulting firm, and served as the director of information technology for the North Slope Borough School District for nearly a decade before that. Under Martin's leadership, GCI managed broadband services saw annual revenues increase from $2 million to $150 million. Martin also played a key role in the financing and construction of the TERRA (Terrestrial for Every Rural Region in Alaska) network. He currently serves on the boards of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, United Utilities Inc., and the Alaska Sea Life Center.
BRAD SPEES
Vice President & Operating Group Manager, GCI Business
Brad has been a part of the GCI family since 1991, and has previously served as vice president of both wholesale markets and commercial sales and marketing. In his current role, Brad provides strategic direction and leads GCI Business operating groups to provide high-value products and quality service, and to strive to continually improve and offer exceptional value. Brad currently serves on the board of United Way of Anchorage. His prior board service includes Anchorage Community Mental Health Services and the American Red Cross of Alaska.
ANNETTE "AJ" JONES
Vice President, Healthcare & Education of Alaska
AJ came to GCI with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the technology industry, as the president and co-owner of Network Business Systems, a technology consulting firm that GCI acquired in August, 2015. AJ's familiarity with solving business challenges through technology made her an excellent fit at GCI, where she began as the senior director of IT solutions. As vice president, AJ is committed to understanding and solving the challenges that Alaska school districts and healthcare facilities face. She is responsible for strategically planning and executing new and innovative service offerings as well as staying in alignment with FCC and USAC regulatory environments.
KRAG JOHNSEN
Vice President, Wholesale, Enterprise, & Government
Krag is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership and management. His career includes significant roles in policy and finance, and 14 years of proven success at GCI. He now leads the GCI Wholesale, Enterprise, and Government teams, delivering data and voice services to GCI’s largest business and government customers across the state. Additionally, Krag serves on the boards of the Alaska Chamber, Junior Achievement of Alaska, and the Arctic Economic Council.
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