Who We Are

Board of Directors

Travis Kukull

President of Haines Chamber

Owner of Deer Heart & Malo Nista

 

Glenda Gilbert

Vice President

Owner of Haines Home Building Supply

Becca Geary

Director

Tongass Federal Credit Union

Becca Geary is an Assistant Vice President of Operations at Tongass Federal Credit Union, where community outreach and local involvement are core to both her work and the organization’s mission. Born and raised in Alaska, she moved to Haines about three years ago from Dutch Harbor, where she previously served on the board of the IFHS Clinic.

Becca brings an operational and community-focused perspective to the Chamber of Commerce Board and is passionate about supporting the people and businesses that make small Alaska communities strong and connected.

Outside of work, she is an avid indoorsman who enjoys time at home with her dogs, a good book, and her husband. 

Deina Davis

Director

Aspen Hotel GM

Tammy Iund

Treasurer

Founder of ShiftEd Strategies

Tammy Iund is an educational systems coach and founder of ShiftED Strategies, specializing in MTSS, SEL, trauma-informed practice, developmental relationships, and family-driven systems of support. She has trained educators across Washington and Alaska, integrating the Search Institute’s frameworks, PBIS, and the Science of Hope to build resilient, relational school cultures rooted in equity and belonging. Known for uplifting, engaging, and practical professional learning, Tammy brings more than 30 years of school-based experience and is praised by district leaders as “an exceptional mentor,” “instrumental in developing leadership capacity,” and “central to positive, sustainable systems change.”
Tammy moved to Haines in May 2025 to live near her boys. For fun she enjoys participating in & dj-ing karaoke. She is DJ Sweet T.

Tina Long

Owner of Glacier Cleaning

George Hoffman

Owner Haines Hitch-UP RV Park

My wife Laura and I have loved camping for many years. We first started camping when our two children were very young. We traveled all across the country creating wonderful memories. In 2018 we decided to turn our passion for camping into our career. We love Haines and moved here full time in 2022. I joined the Chamber of Commerce because I believe in small business and I want to see all businesses in this town thrive. I believe if we work together we will all succeed.

Nolan Woodard

Owner of Alpenglow

 

Amanda Brandon

Executive Director

Amanda serves as the Executive Director of the Haines Chamber of Commerce, bringing a lifelong passion for serving nonprofits, community building, and youth programs to her role. She grew up in the small logging town of Buckley, where she first developed a deep appreciation for close-knit communities and the importance of supporting local economies. Over the years, Amanda has lived in many places and worn many hats. Her diverse experience includes working as a Hurricane Katrina construction site supervisor, serving in youth development and service-learning programs, working as a flight attendant, participating in disaster outreach efforts, and commercial gillnet fishing in Southeast Alaska. Each role strengthened her commitment to rebuilding communities and helping people thrive. In 2021, Amanda made Haines her home, where she lives with her two children. She is deeply passionate about her work supporting local businesses, advocating for their success, and helping create a vibrant and abundant future for the community. Amanda considers it a true honor to balance meaningful work with family life. In her free time, you can almost always find her outdoors, enjoying the beauty and adventure of nature.

 

 

 

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The Haines Chamber of Commerce was organized on March 26, 1909, before the incorporation of the City of Haines. At that time, the Haines Chamber of Commerce Constitution was accepted with 22 signatures. Initial membership fee was $5 and dues were $.50. Officers and trustees were elected, with George Vogel as President. Meetings were held twice a month at the Arctic Brotherhood Hall located on Second Avenue near the corner of Union Street. Records were maintained until February 1910.

The Chamber of Commerce reorganized on May 12, 1913, with 48 members and R. M. Odell serving as President. The specific purpose for organizing was to promote the building of a railroad (Alaska Midland Railroad) from Haines into the Interior of Alaska. A letter concerning this matter was sent to President Wilson. By May 1914, minutes were typed rather than handwritten. Located in the Sheldon Museum is a Haines Chamber of Commerce book of records showing the last recorded meeting as August 13, 1914.

To form a non-profit corporation, Articles of Incorporation were adopted on May 16, 1973. Signers of the Articles of Incorporation were Thomas E. Haisler, Carl W. Heinmiller, and Richard C. Folta.

On February 15, 1974, Emmitt Wilson, Commissioner of Commerce of Alaska, recognized the Haines Chamber of Commerce as a non-profit organization. On February 27, 1981, the Haines Chamber of Commerce became classified as a 501(c)(6) in the IRS Code.

Today, a Board of Directors, which consists of nine members, each elected by the membership to three-year terms, governs the Chamber.

The Haines Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization whose primary mission is to promote economic growth and advocate for the Haines Borough business community.

Elaine Bell

Retired City Administrator

Elaine Bell. I moved to Haines in 2017. I worked in Juneau for Southeast Conference in workforce development. Before that I was City Administrator for a very small town on Prince of Wales, Coffman Cove. I have been involved with several nonprofits and resource development. I have lived in Alaska 53 years and am currently retired.