Andrew Guy, Calista President and CEO
Storyknife, March/April 2026 edition
In December 2025, I [Andrew Guy] was appointed to the board of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) by Governor Mike Dunleavy. I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this organization.
The Alaska Legislature created AIDEA in 1967 to provide financing for Alaska’s business community, to expand the economy of the state, and to provide jobs for Alaskans. The authority works in cooperation with federal, state and private institutions, of industrial, manufacturing, export, small business and business enterprises and other facilities.
This opportunity highlights the importance of advocating for our people and our communities. AIDEA is an organization that can make it possible for more infrastructure in our Region.
Infrastructure development opportunities have been an integral part of Calista’s strategic goal to promote in-Region economic development and partnerships.
AIDEA currently owns major infrastructure including the Ketchikan Shipyard in Southeast Alaska and the road and port facilities at the Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue known as the DeLong Mountain Transportation System.
The Emmonak Port is one example of how we have already worked together to address significant needs for infrastructure in the Y-K Region.
Infrastructure development opportunities have been an integral part of Calista’s strategic goal to promote in-Region economic development and partnerships.
The Emmonak Port can see ocean freight delivered directly to the Lower Yukon without the added cost of handling in other locations. Direct shipping in larger volumes lowers the costs of goods like building supplies, equipment and even food.
Serving on the AIDEA board is an opportunity to participate in evaluating additional infrastructure projects that can be beneficial for our Region and the state as a whole.