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• Andrew Halcro - Executive Director

  Andrew Halcro has spent 50 years living in Anchorage, attending local public schools and the University of Alaska. For the last thirty years he has managed extensively in the private sector, including roles as the Chief Executive Officer of Avis Rent a Car of Alaska, and most recently as the President of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.

   

  Andrew is a former two term Republican state legislator representing Sand Lake, and is currently chair of the 90% by 2020 education initiative and is a past board member of AEDC, Visit Anchorage, Anchorage Downtown Partnership and School Business Partnership.

  He is married to Vicki Halcro, and they have two grown daughters, Lauren and Alyssa.

• Demetric Tuggle - Parking Director

  Demetric Tuggle serves Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as the Parking Director for EasyPark.

  Ms. Tuggle brings over 20 years of parking experience and during that time created and oversaw EasyPark's Dispatch Center, Safety First and the Amenities Program. 

  Ms. Tuggle will continue to focus on customer amenities and a customer care focused agency while serving as ACDA's Parking Director.

• Katya Bohman - Finance Director

  Katya Bohman serves Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as the Finance Director and is responsible for all revenue reporting requirements of the agency.

  Ms. Katya has over 7 years of experience in accounting. She has managed accounting departments and has been responsible for annual audits, budget development and monthly financial reporting.

  Ms. Katya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Management from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

  
  

  
  

• Melinda Gant - Public Relations & Development Manager

   Melinda Gant serves Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) and EasyPark as the Public Relations and Development Manager and has worked with  the agency since 1996.

   Before joining ACDA, Ms. Gant worked for an international accounting firm for 10 years and was a sales manager for for an international book company and local   computer agency.

   Ms. Gant has received extensive training in customer service, sales, marketing, public relations, and downtown development. Ms. Gant is a member of the Public   Relations Society of America, International Parking Institute, Main Street America and the International Downtown Association.

   

• Mike Kennard - Facilities Manager

  Mike Kennard serves Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as the EasyPark Manager responsible for facilities maintenance, custodial, parking equipment install & repair. Mr. Kennard joined ACDA in 2006 and brings over 20 years of experience in the facility maintenance field.

  Before joining ACDA, Mr. Kennard began his career in the US Navy where he attended Machinist Mate “A” school.  After being released from active duty, he then worked for various organizations as facility manager for the County of San Diego, Nevada Rural Housing Authority and Western Nevada College.

  Mr. Kennard has an Associate Degree in “Supervision” from Palomar College in Southern California and in “General Studies” from Western Nevada Community College and is also a member of the Northwest Parking Association. 

• Chris Kersbergen - Operations Manager

  

  Chris Kersbergen serves Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as the Operations Manager for EasyPark. Mr. Kersbergen is responsible for the Parking Service Officers, Dispatch, and Security.
  
  Mr. Kersbergen joined ACDA in 2012 and oversees the Safety First Program, Amenities Program, Meter Hood Rental Program and daily parking for downtown Anchorage’s street parking meters, and EasyPark’s garages and lots.
  
  Mr. Kersbergen brings over 30 years of business management and sales experience to ACDA.

  
  

• Kirk Washington - Customer Service Manager

  

  Kirklin Washington serves Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as the Customer Service Manager for EasyPark. Mr. Washington is responsible for the Customer Service Representatives and Administration.
  
  Mr. Washington joined ACDA in 2009 and is a Certified Parking Professional thru the National Parking Association. Mr. Washington oversees the Validation Parking Program, Hearing & Appeals, Monthly Permit parking which includes the Downtown Employee Discount Program and collections.
  
  Mr. Washington brings over 15 years of customer service, administrative, and finance experience to ACDA.