Frank Peterson, Economic Development Planner

As Sun’aq’s economic development planner, he will be crafting a long term economic development strategy for the Tribe, researching and recommending possible tribal enterprises. He also assists tribal members interested in starting their own businesses and others in business wishing to improve or expand.

Frank Peterson Jr., Programs Services Director

Frank Peterson was raised on Kodiak Island in different communities including Akhiok, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor and the City of Kodiak. Frank worked for the Kodiak Area Native Association as the Environmental Coordinator, Tribal Operations Coordinator and Village Public Safety Officer Coordinator. Frank worked for K.A.N.A. for two years before becoming a City of Kodiak Police Officer. While a Police Officer for the City of Kodiak Frank’s National Guard unit was activated to serve 18 months in Baghdad, Iraq. Frank served honorably during his tour in Iraq and returned in March of 2006. In August of 2007, after 13 years of military service, Frank was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard. Frank is married to Shelly Roberts Peterson. They have 4 sons, and their names are Merrick, Tyler, Luther and Aiden. Frank’s background has made him an strong asset to the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak’s Team.

Rick Rowland, Natural Resources Director

Rick is Alutiiq from Afognak. Following the 1964 Earthquake and Tsunami he moved with his mother, Tina “Tootsie” Larsen and Grandmother, Olga Larsen, along with four sisters to the newly created village of Port Lions. In 1972 his family moved to the village of Old Harbor, because his mother wanted to live a more traditional native lifestyle, where he eventually graduated from High School before joining and serving eight years in the United States Marine Corps touring the United States, Cuba, Japan, Korea, Phillipines, and the South China Sea. After serving his country as an infantryman, a water safety survival instructor, international scuba diver, a marine-recruit marksmanship instructor, a long range marksman, and competitor, he was honorably dishcarged as a non-commissioned officer with the rank of Sergeant in 1989. Upon returning to Kodiak Island to follow a lifestyle of commercial fishing, the Exxon Valdez oil spill changed his path and he set a goal to attend the University of Alaska, Anchorage for his Bachelors of Education Degree, which he obtained in 2002. He previously served ten years as a Director for Afognak Native Corporation, a Governing Board Member for Alutiiq, LLC, and was an interim-tribal council member for the Native Village of Afognak, while it was created, plus assisted in the development of the Dig Afognak Program. Licensed as a 100 Ton Master Merchant Marine Pilot. He has owned a sports-fishing charter guide business and has guided big game hunts in California and Alaska, as well as living a traditional hunting and fishing lifestyle. He currently holds the position of Natural Resources Director for the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak.

Sarah Lind was born to Larry Lind and Laura Waage right here in Kodiak, Alaska. She was raised here in Kodiak, and continues to call it home for herself and her two children, Izetria (Izzy) and Alethea (Alie). Sarah ran a licensed daycare for 8 years, and believes this is what gives her her love for children, and the desire to see them succeed. As the Youth Advocate for Sun’aq Tribe, Sarah will often take kids to school, tutor them, and mentor them as they face the stresses of today’s school demands. Sarah came to Sun’aq in January of 2010 and has since developed many helpful programs to benefit our local native youth!

M Pamela Bumsted, Environmental Resources