history

In the Yup'ik language, the word “Tunista” means giver or seller. As a subsidiary of Calista Corporation since 1982, Tunista, Inc. started as a property management and real estate sales company. We then expanded our business into 8(a) government contracting, operations and maintenance and construction. In November of 2008 Tunista, Inc. graduated from the 8(a) program, but is still considered a Small Disadvantaged Business and an Alaskan Native Corporation. As a company we continue to focus on facilities management as well as sole sourcing government contracts.

partnership

Every year new clients and joint venture partners join our team. As your business partner, Tunista will also invest in new research and development, equipment, and technology and staff training, so that as we expand into new markets our increasing capabilities can continue to reflect your growing needs.

• Tunista Arctic Rim/TBI Construction, LLC
• Tunista Pacific Rim

staff

Dixie | Carl | Joshua | Leah

As President, Dixie Retherford with direction of the Board of Directors has been an integral part of the growth and development of Tunista, Inc. since 1998. Dixie oversees business and policy decisions, including strategic planning implementation for Tunista, Inc.

Dixie also serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the parent company, Calista Corporation.

Dixie is a CPA with approximately 25 years of experience in accounting, finance and business. She has spent several years in public accounting as an auditor, and the remainder of her professional career in private industry. She has worked in various industries including: real estate, construction, service contracts, oil drilling operations, mining, and investments. She has extensive experience with financial analysis and evaluation of projects.

In addition, she has been on the board with the South Central Alaska Boys and Girls Club since 1997 and currently holds a position as the Board Chairman. She is a member of the Anchorage Downtown Rotary and is a Board Member elect.

Vice-President and Facility Security Officer (FSO), Carl P. Fouch reviews and approves employee security clearances required for DOD military contracts and facilities located in Alaska and Hawaii.

Carl came to Tunista, Inc. after retiring from the Federal Government's General Services Administration (GSA) after thirty-four years of service. During his years with the government he was a Real Property/Facility Manager for over 25 years, doing business in the Anchorage, Alaska and Pacific Northwest areas. He managed the Federal Buildings and US Courthouses in Anchorage and several other NW Regions. Carl has extensive experience and professional certifications in commercial and federal facility management, lease acquisition and management, and contracting for services, construction, repairs, maintenance and operations, fire protection and safety, security, and many other related fields. He was a certified and warranted contracting officer and has extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) under the CFR, Code of Federal Regulation, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).

Carl is also experienced in project cost estimating, administrative assets management and budgeting. In addition to his experience in the field, Carl was also instrumental in the development and staffing of the Tunista Pacific Rim Division located in Honolulu, HI and getting Tunista's offices certified and approved in the SBA 8(a) program.

Joshua served in the U.S. Air Force, and completed his assignment and tour of duty in January 2008 at Eglin Air Force Base. Joshua held the rank of non-commissioned officer and completed his college education while serving in the Air Force. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration management and his Master of Business Administration through the University of West Florida. He was also inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda and National Scholars honor societies.

While in the Air Force, Joshua served in the civil engineering squadron, under the mission support group. He received numerous performance awards for duties that included budget proposals, financial planning, team leadership, facility development oversight and new Air Force initiative oversight.

Prior to finishing his service commitment in the Air Force, military commanders suggested Joshua attend Officer Training School. However, he decided to end his service after nine years, returning to his home and family in Alaska to pursue his career in the local business community.

Leah recently joined the Tunista Team after working several years in the highly competitive retail market industry in San Diego, Calif.

She has extensive executive administrative, technical and management experience. Highly proficient in customer service, supervision and training employees, Leah will also help coordinate and facilitate company plans for growth/revenues, and track detailed workflow progress on projects.

Leah graduated Cum Laude from San Diego State University where she received her bachelor's degree in Psychology.

Volunteering with the Big Sisters organization occupies much of her spare time.

Leah is extremely motivated and skilled in communicating with customers, employees, groups/organizations and the management team.

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