www.AlaskaMiners.org 23 AMA Board Member Profiles AMA Board Members: Statewide Officers President Lorali Simon Lorali’s family was one of the original colonist families in the Mat-Su Valley, which settled there in the 1930s. Lorali grew up in Palmer and graduated from Palmer High School. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science and master’s degree in public administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Lorali serves as an executive committee member of the Board of Directors for the Resource Development Council and Alaska Miners Association. In 2010, Lorali was selected as one of Alaska’s Top 40 Under 40. Lorali began her professional career as a legislative aide in the Alaska State Legislature where she held many positions including House Resources Committee Aide, Finance Aide, and Chief of Staff. After spending nearly 10 years with the legislature, Lorali served as the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager at the University of Alaska before moving on to Matanuska Electric as the Government and Corporate Communications Manager. Lorali joined Usibelli Coal Mine in the spring of 2010 and serves as the Vice President of External Affairs. Vice President Blake Bogart I have been a part of AMA for 13 years now. I studied mining engineering and environmental studies at UAF. I have worked on various hard rock, exploration, and placer projects around Nome. I have played a part of a few roles in the AMA Nome branch; I love working with Alaska Resource Education whenever they come to Nome! I really enjoy the mining industry in Alaska, some of the best people around. I enjoy fly-fishing and playing hockey. I also enjoy supporting my daughters Kourtney (7) and Kyla (4) in anything they want to do, currently Kourtney is into swimming and STEM. Kyla likes to sing and tell jokes. My wife, Kelly, and I enjoy spending time at our camp and fishing and hunting in the midnight sun on the Seward Peninsula. Second Vice President Houston Morris I work for Industrial Pumps Of Alaska. We are Alaskan owned and operated, and I am proud to be part of it. Our focus is sales, repair, manufacturing, and engineering of industrial pumping equipment (Pumps, mech seals, gear boxes, and motors). The AMA does an amazing job educating and advocating for mining in Alaska. Being on the board for AMA is my way to help protect and advocate for mining into the future. The ability to responsibly develop our natural resources is imperative for companies like IPA. When not working I spend most my free time with my family and friends. My kids, Hudson and Lola are my number one focus. Most of our time is spent fishing, hunting, camping … mainly enjoying Alaska and all that it offers. Treasurer Kim Aasand Mr. Aasand has over 30 years of public accounting experience. He is a member in Aasand & Glore, LLC. He has been a member of the Alaska Miners Association for over 20 years. Mr. Aasand is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Alaska Society of CPAs, and past Board member for the Alaska Society of CPAs. He also holds an accreditation from the American Institute of CPA as a Personal Financial Specialist. As a member of Aasand & Glore, LLC, Mr. Aasand oversees client services for a large, diversified group of clients. Along with tax preparation services, other services provided include financial & tax planning and business consulting and IRS representation. Personal time I enjoy spending time with family, pickleball, golf, hiking, travel, fishing, and being outdoors. LORALI SIMON BLAKE BOGART KIM AASAND HOUSTON MORRIS
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