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December 12, 2022

MULTIYEAR 

WINNER

MANAGERS WITH 50-99 EMPLOYEES

Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.

Headquarters: Juneau, Alaska
Assets as of June 30: $76.3 billion
Employees: 51

3 cool things:
     • Promotes on-site personal development and/or stress management workshops, seminars or classes.
     • Provides guided meditation for 15 minutes, three times a week as well as a weekly yoga class led by an employee.
     • Offers free or discounted tickets to local family entertainment or sporting events; bimonthly happy hours for connecting out of the office.


Employees say:
     • “Staff are treated very well. There is flexibility to work from home when needed. They provide all the technology needed to work either at the office or at home efficiently. I feel that my work and position are valued.”
     • “Jobs at APFC are highly sought after and APFC has established itself with an impeccable reputation. People recognize the mission of the corporation and are firmly aligned with the vision statement.”
     • “We work collectively toward our mission which is important in supporting the daily lives of Alaskans today, and will continue to provide wealth for Alaskans in the future. Knowing that I play a part in this greater effort encourages me to continue improving and contribute my best.”

15 YEARS OF SERVICE: During an all-staff meeting, Valerie Mertz, acting executive director and chief financial officer, congratulates Chris Cummins for his 15 years of public service to the corporation and the state of Alaska.

WINNER PROFILES WRITTEN BY RICK BAERT, ERIN CHAN DING, SUZANNE COSGROVE, STEPHANIE FORSHEE and SERGIO PADILLA

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