University of Alaska Anchorage
02/16/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/16/2026 17:36
Eight UAA alumni named Top Forty Under 40 in 2026
The Alaska Journal of Commerce released its annual list of the top young professionals in the state. Representing Anchorage, Utqia ġ vik, Fairbanks, Juneau, Kodiak and Palmer, the 2026 Top Forty Under 40 recipients exemplify excellence in professional and community service.
Awardees will be honored at the Hotel Captain Cook on Friday, April 10. Tickets and tables for the event are available at MyAlaskaTix.com .
Congratulations to all awardees, including eight Seawolf alumni who made this year's list.
Vladislav Finko (29), B.B.A. Finance and Marketing '20, M.B.A. General Management '23 , Marketing Strategist, Alaska Wealth Advisors
Kyle Fox (39), A.A. General Program '06 , Founder and Director, Alopex Interaction Design
Allie Hartman (30), M.P.A. Public Administration '20 , Assembly Communications Director, Municipality of Anchorage - Anchorage Assembly
Billy Hughes (39), B.B.A. Management '16 , Founder, Tundra Testing
Amanda Keates (39), B.B.A. Accounting '08 , Controller, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Jessica Kopischke (38), B.A. Psychology '10 , Owner/Founder/CEO, Frontier Health and Wellness
Jonathon Taylor (33), B.A. Political Science '16 , Director/Associate VP of Public Affairs, University of Alaska
Kalani Tucker (30), B.B.A. Management '19 , Tribal and Board Relations Manager, Cook Inlet Tribal Council
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