My name is Amber Glasser, I’ve been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years. I’m honored to be nominated as a candidate for the Alaska CHARR board. My personal mission aligns with Alaska Charr’s mission of advancing, serving, and protecting Alaska’s hospitality and foodservice industry. I’m extremely passionate about helping our industry thrive and creating a sustainable future for generations to come.
Culture, positive environments and healthy conversations within our communities and industries is imperative for the change we’d like to see. I’m the Director of Operations at the Mat-Su Resort and Everett’s restaurant in Wasilla, Alaska. I started as general manager three years ago. We have been working very hard to create an exceptional dining experience and to be a gathering place where all are welcome. I’m on the UAA culinary advisory committee as well as a board member for Matsu Charr. I’m co-chair on the planning committee for the taste of hope fundraising event for the American cancer society. In addition to that I’ve worked hundreds of large events over the years and raised thousands of dollars for nonprofits. I’ve worked at many well-known Anchorage restaurants with Simon & Seafort’s being my home for over ten years, that restaurant helped cultivate some amazing friendships and professional relationships that I’m forever grateful for.
My biggest accomplishment is being a mother and wife. Our children are both at Redington junior & senior high school and my husband owns and operates his business Greatland Gifts. We are an Alaskan family through and through. When we’re not busy working the businesses, we are out moose hunting, dip netting, berry picking, or taking the boat out.
Amy Cullen
Anchorage & Valley Radiation Therapy Center
Frankie Allen
Rippling Roots
Taylor Jordan
Black Birch Books
Rosa Quintana
New York Life
Debby McKimmey
Women Warrior Event Planning
Krijste Sievert
Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning
Joy Fearn-Condon
New York Life
Tanya Viglione
Snow Thistle Teas & Treasures
Tearsa Nelson
Country Financial
Jamie Johnson
Glacier Consulting & Insurance
Mack Farrenkopf
Make A Scene Media
Frankie Jo is a systems strategist, writer, and small business advocate based in Alaska. Through her company, Rippling Roots, she helps entrepreneurs get organized, clarify their messaging, and build businesses that work with their lives—not against them. When she’s not helping clients, you’ll find her wrangling stories, systems, or a good cup of coffee.
Taylor Jordan, Owner, Black Birch Books – Taylor has owned Black Birch Books for 7 years as Wasilla’s only bookstore and Alaska’s only commercial location bookbinder and restoration specialist. She exclusively hires homeless youth from the Mat-Su and has almost 20 in person events a month. Taylor loves supporting the community and seeks out opportunities to help!
Rosa Quintana, New York Life Agent- My journey with the American Cancer Society started as an event volunteer and has developed with the organization. Cancer touched my family and I wanted to be a good resource to my family, my surroundings and my community.