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ARMSTRONG-KETA, INC.

About Us

ABOUT US

 

Alaska is known for its world-famous sustainable salmon runs. In the 1970s, in an effort to promote long-term sustainability and management, the State of Alaska, coastal communities, and fishermen alike came together to develop an innovative aquaculture program that would serve Alaskan users - subsistence, commercial, sports, and public use - for generations to come, and also contribute to Alaska's status as an economic powerhouse in the seafood markets at home in the U.S. and abroad. Armstrong-Keta, Inc. was created to be a part of this phenomenon.

Our Story

OUR STORY

The hatchery has the character of a small village, nestled along the shoreline of Port Armstrong between the bay and the steep hillsides. The facilities have grown organically over the years as the hatchery production has increased.

Three incubation buildings and ten outdoor rearing raceways contain the fish, along with over fifty saltwater net pens for short-term rearing prior to release. A shop building and two hydropower buildings support the operation.

The hatchery staff lives in a variety of single-family residences as well as two float houses, an apartment, and a small bunkhouse.  

Our Staff

Administrative Staff

Bryanna Graham
General Manager

Scott Kelley
Development Director

OUR STAFF

Hatchery Staff

Ben Contag
Operations Manager

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Ron Wensel
Fish Culturist

Mike Upcraft
Hatchery Technician

Dana Harriger
Hatchery Technician

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Vacant
Hatchery Manager

Gary Harriger
Maintenance Manager

Brandon Reardon
Maintenance Specialist

John Hansen
Hatchery Technician

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Zane Gee
Hatchery Technician

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Brianna Vasquez
Hatchery Technician

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Eve Harriger
Hatchery Technician

Board of Directors

 OUR BOARD 

Mark Standley
President

Ralph Wells
Vice President

Bart Watson
Board Member

Jim Moore
Treasurer

Jared Bright
Board Member

Pete Mooney
Board Member

Cory Gifford
Board Member

Blake Conaway
Board Member

Armstrong-Keta, Inc. Board of Directors

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