Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC Alaska)

Alaska Native Corporation and Shareholders

• Established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
• Provides benefits and opportunities to Iñupiat shareholders and their descendants from Utqiaġvik and the surrounding region.
• Focused on the long-term cultural, social, and economic well-being of its people and communities.

Core Business Commitments

UIC highlights four core business practice commitments:

1. Safety
2. Quality
3. Business ethics
4. Shareholder development and value

History Highlights

• 1971 – The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) is passed, creating Alaska Native regional and village corporations.
• 1973 – Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is officially incorporated and begins operations in Utqiaġvik.
• 1974 – UIC purchases Shontz Store (later Stuaqpak), its first major business venture, adding the community's first butcher shop and storage for fresh produce.
• Late 1970s and 1980s – UIC establishes key subsidiaries such as UIC Construction, Umialik Insurance Company, Bowhead Transportation Company, and UIC Development Company to participate in housing, insurance, barging, development, and technical services.
• 1990s and 2000s – UIC continues to expand its family of companies and begins to participate in the federal marketplace through the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program.

Over time, UIC has grown into a strong, stable corporation with thousands of employees, offices in Utqiaġvik, Anchorage, and across the country, and a broad set of business lines, while maintaining strong ties to its Iñupiat heritage and community.

This document provides a high-level overview so callers understand the main types of services UIC companies are involved in. Specific subsidiary capabilities and current opportunities are described on their own websites or marketing materials.

UIC Arctic Operations and Development

Examples of operations in this group include:

• UIC Sand and Gravel – aggregate and related construction materials.
• UIC Municipal Services – local services that support community and municipal needs.
• UIC Science and UIC Arctic Research and Logistics – science support, logistics, and infrastructure for research in Arctic environments.
• UIC Car Rental – vehicle rentals to support travel and field operations.
• UIC Lands and Real Estate – land and real estate management, including occasional surplus or vacant lot sales.
• UIC Water Plant – local utility services related to water treatment and distribution.

UIC Commercial Services

This group includes multiple construction and industrial companies, such as:

• Civil and commercial construction (for example, Alaska Civil Construction, Qayaq Construction, HC Contractors, HC Redi-Mix).
• Design and construction firms (for example, UIC Construction, UIC Nappairit, Iglu Construction, UMIAQ Design).
• Industrial, marine, and environmental services.
• Oil and gas support services.
• Environmental consulting and field services (for example, UMIAQ Environmental).
• Marine and cargo transport (for example, Bowhead Transport).

These subsidiaries collectively provide a wide range of construction, design, industrial, and marine capabilities in Alaska and beyond.

UIC Government Construction

UIC's government construction companies focus on construction and related services for federal and other public-sector clients. This group includes entities such as:

• Rockford Corporation
• UIC Sanatu, LLC
• Qayaq Government Solutions, LLC
• Highmark Concrete Contractors, LLC
• Johansen Construction Company, LLC

These firms typically work on public infrastructure and facilities projects under government contracting rules.

UIC Government Services

UIC Government Services companies provide specialized support to federal and other government customers across several disciplines, including:

• Advanced technology
• Engineering and program management
• Logistics and marine support
• Manufacturing and products
• Systems and information technology (IT)

Together, these companies deliver technical, logistical, and programmatic solutions for government agencies while supporting UIC's broader mission of creating value for its Iñupiat shareholders.

Mailing address PO Box 890 Utqiaġvik, AK 99723

Phone (907) 852-4460

Fax (907) 802-3141

UIC Corporate Office – Anchorage

Street address 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 502 Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone (907) 677-5200

Fax (907) 677-5280

UIC Commercial Services – Anchorage

Street address 6700 Arctic Spur Road Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Phone (907) 762-0100

Fax (907) 677-5280

Online Portals and Resources

UIC provides several online resources linked from the main website:

• Employee portal – for UIC employees.
• Shareholder portal – for shareholder account information and communications.
• UIC Company Store – for branded merchandise.

Callers should be directed to the main UIC website to access the most current portal links, hours, and additional contact information.

Lists Pearl, Austin, Rockford, Beverly, and Anchorage as a location. Names Alaska, United States, Anchorage, and Pori as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

UIC emphasizes:

• Safe, high-quality work environments.
• Ethical business practices.
• Professional development opportunities that help build long-term careers.
• Creating employment and training opportunities for Iñupiat shareholders and descendants, as well as other qualified applicants.

Types of Roles

Examples of the kinds of positions that may be offered across the UIC family of companies include:

• Skilled trades and field staff for construction, civil works, and remote operations.
• Drivers, operators, and logistics personnel.
• Engineers, project managers, and technical specialists.
• Environmental scientists and field technicians.
• Administrative, finance, HR, and corporate support roles.
• IT, cybersecurity, and systems professionals.
• Program and contract management staff for government services.

Actual openings will vary by company, location, season, and contract requirements.

Finding Current Job Openings

The UIC website includes a Careers section with links for:

• Recruitment information
• Job openings across UIC and its subsidiaries

For the most up-to-date information on available positions, application requirements, preferences, and benefits, callers should be directed to the online job listings or to UIC's human resources contacts listed there. This agent cannot confirm real-time job availability or hiring decisions.

Current Board of Directors (as listed on the website)

• Charles D. N. Brower – Chair, 2028 term
• Martina R. Leavitt-Hopson – Vice Chair, 2029 term
• Dr. Pearl K. Brower – President and CEO, 2027 term
• Angela S. Nasuk Cox – Vice President, 2029 term
• Delbert J. Rexford – Corporate Secretary, 2027 term
• Beverly J. Shontz Eliason – Treasurer, 2028 term
• Lewis F. Brower – Director, 2027 term
• Lloyd Kanayurak – Director, 2028 term
• Robert Akpik, Jr. – Director, 2029 term

Board composition, officer roles, and term end dates may change over time based on shareholder elections and board actions. Callers should be directed to the official UIC website or shareholder communications for the most current board information.

Key points about UIC's shareholder focus include:

• UIC provides resources and opportunities to thousands of Iñupiat shareholders and descendants.
• Business growth is pursued with an emphasis on safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder development and value.
• The corporation seeks to balance modern business success with traditional Iñupiat values and way of life.

Cultural Heritage

UIC emphasizes and honors its Iñupiat heritage. The corporation's name, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, reflects the ancestral name of Utqiaġvik and the people it serves.

UIC's communications highlight:

• Respect for Iñupiat culture, language, and traditions.
• A focus on decisions that benefit shareholders "today and for our future generations."
• Pride in being rooted in Utqiaġvik, the northernmost community in the United States.

Community Investment and Programs (Examples)

UIC supports its shareholders and communities in a variety of ways. Examples described in company materials include:

• UIC Foundation and scholarships – a separate foundation that provides educational support opportunities for eligible students.
• Shareholder Homesite Program – one of the first such programs among Native corporations, providing lots in and around Utqiaġvik so families could build homes.
• Barrow Environmental Observatory – UIC set aside thousands of acres of private land near Utqiaġvik for scientific research, helping researchers study the Arctic and ultimately support the Iñupiat way of life.
• Community events and sponsorships – UIC regularly participates in and supports community events in Utqiaġvik and elsewhere.

Specific eligibility rules, benefit amounts, dates, and tax treatment for shareholder programs and distributions are not detailed here and may change over time. For the latest information, shareholders should refer to official UIC shareholder communications or the shareholder portal.

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