Doyon Foundation

Board of Directors

	Shane Derendoff, North Pole, AK President

	Shane Derendoff, a Koyukon Athabascan originally from Huslia, is the son of Cece and Francis Nollner, and the grandson of the late Richard and Angeline Derendoff. Derendoff is a returning Doyon Foundation board member, having previously served on the board, as both a member and vice president from 2002 – 2006. He also served as chairman of the scholarship review committee. “My motivation for joining the Doyon Foundation board is to share the experiences from my prior term as director. I believe that the Foundation needs a board of directors that is effective and well-represented with a variety of professions,” Derendoff said. Derendoff, a past recipient of the Foundation’s science and engineering scholarship, received his bachelor’s of science degree in computer science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). He currently works as an information technology specialist with Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. in Fairbanks. In addition to the Foundation, Derendoff volunteers his time by speaking to both high school and college students, along with tutoring those who need help in computer science-related courses. As an alumnus of UAF, Derendoff supports engineering-related programs like the American Indian Science & Engineering Society and the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program. He often speaks at events to encourage students to keep striving for excellence.
	Wesley Roberts Dalton, Fairbanks, AK Vice President

	Wesley Roberts Dalton was born in Sitka and raised in Fairbanks, Sitka, Anchorage and on the Big Island of Hawaii. He currently lives in Fairbanks. His late grandparents are David W. Roberts, Sr. from Tanana, and Dr. Lorena Roberts from Texas; and Clarence Dalton from Klawock, and Sarah Crow from Circle. Dalton has two daughters who live in Fairbanks. He is currently teaching his oldest daughter to play the guitar, and helping his younger daughter learn to read better. Dalton graduated in August 2006 from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he obtained a bachelor of arts in psychology. He currently works as a program specialist at the Procurement Technical Assistance Center in Fairbanks. Among other work experience, Dalton is a graduate of the Doyon Management Training, and is the owner of Authentic Alaskan Productions. He recently finished his first full-length screenplay, “The Raven Warrior.” “I hope to help all the other board members in reaching very clear and concise goals that will help the Doyon Foundation better serve our people and make our Foundation stronger and self-sustaining. I hope to make it easier for all Doyon people to go to college,” said Dalton, whose Doyon Foundation term ends in 2010.
	Lorraine B. David, Fairbanks, AK Secretary/Treasurer

	Lorraine B. David is originally from Hughes and has been living in Fairbanks since the early 1970s. Her parents are Joe and Celia Beetus from Hughes. Her maternal grandparents were Jimmy and Annie Koyukuk of Allakaket, and her paternal grandparents were Little Beatus and Ida Beatus of Hughes. David is married to Richard David of Allakaket, and their children are Tillila Beetus, Leonard Bergman, Shara David, the late Sharon David, and Richard David, Jr. They also have five grandchildren. Together, the family enjoys sports, Native events, fishing and hunting. David received her bachelor of business administration degree, with an emphasis in human resource management, from the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) in 1999. She is currently pursuing a bachelor of business administration in accounting. An employee of UAF for the past 28 years, David is currently employed as a program assistant with the UAF Rural Alaska Honors Institute. She also teaches beginning Central Koyukon Athabascan language classes for the Alaska Native Language Center. “As a member of the board of directors of the Doyon Foundation, I hope to continue to reach out to students in our area and help them to accomplish their dreams of becoming college educated and outstanding members of society with good paying jobs,” said David, who also serves on the board of directors of K'oyitl'ots'ina, Limited. David’s Doyon Foundation term expires in 2011.
	Julie Anderson, Anchorage, AK Member

	Julie Anderson, originally from Fairbanks, is the daughter of Jules Wright and Marge Kushida, and the granddaughter of Myrtle and Arthur Wright (paternal), and Audrey O’Leary and Ray Lemm (maternal). She obtained her bachelor’s of business administration in international management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1990. In 1994, Anderson graduated with a master’s of business administration from the American Graduate School of International Management. Anderson is currently the engineering business manager at Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. in Anchorage. Previously in her career, she managed the commercial and HSEQ departments at Alyeska; managed the Community Development Quota Program for the State of Alaska; and worked at the Interior Regional Housing Authority. In addition to Doyon Foundation, Anderson is currently on the board of Alaska State Junior Achievement and the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. In her free time, Anderson enjoys spending time with her family, including one daughter and two grandchildren, as well as fishing and camping. As a Foundation board member, Anderson said she hopes to help provide a sustainable future for the Foundation, diversify funding sources and providing for a variety of educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of Doyon shareholders. “Getting an education made a huge difference in my life,” Anderson said. “I was a divorced mother with a 6-year-old daughter when I first started college. It was difficult, but possible with the help of family and friends, and most importantly, scholarship opportunities. I would like to help others achieve their goals, whether it is technical school, college or skilled trades.”
	Victor Nicholas, Nulato, AK Member

	Victor lives in Nulato, Alaska, where he is a commercial pilot and owner of a general merchandise/grocery store. In addition to Doyon Foundation, Nicholas is also a board member for Doyon, Limited, Doyon Communications, Inc. and Doyon Properties, Inc. He serves on the Doyon, Limited investment and shareholder relations committees, and is a member of the Nulato Traditional Council. His Doyon Foundation term expires in 2010.