Jack Blackwell is Vice President of Lands for Chugach Alaska Corporation, responsible for managing and protecting the corporation’s extensive land holding under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Since joining Chugach in 2023, Jack has leveraged more than three decades of experience in natural resource management to advance land stewardship and development strategies that align with shareholder priorities.

Prior to Chugach, Jack served as Superintendent for the Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound Region within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, where he oversaw state park operations and conservation programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Jack’s leadership ensures responsible land management that balances economic opportunity with cultural and environmental preservation, reinforcing Chugach’s commitment to intergenerational prosperity.