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standards and living by the “golden rule”: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. www.mtasolutions.com/about/ mtas-leadership-pledge Are there causes or nonprofits in particular that you support? In addition to the many Community Events and causes that are supported by MTA and its employees, I will aways support causes that help children to grow and be cared for in this world. A few of them are: n Camp Fire n The Children’s Lunchbox n Alaska Resource Education n United Way – Bags for HUGSS I also invest my time coaching teenage youth in the Midnight Sun Volleyball Club. Why is AMA important to your company? And to Alaska mining? AMA allows MTA to connect with business leaders in our communities in a convivial format, allowing conversations to casual and informative. Mining is a core business for the State of Alaska. AMA is a champion for its members, providing insights into challenges and opportunities that affect the Mining industry in Alaska today. It is a voice for all members, protecting and supporting the mining industry in Alaska. What opportunities do you see for the future, for your company and for mining? As technologies continue to advance, the need for bandwidth, business continuity, data storage, data survivability and data network support will continue to grow. MTA has the resources and solutions to implement, manage and support the technological needs of the Mining Industry. Are there new or special plans or programs you have for the coming years? We continue to grow our fiber network statewide and are constantly looking for any technology driven innovations or solutions we can bring to our business partners and members to improve the services and solutions they provide. We will always continue to strive to provide better, more convenient, and efficient services for our business partners and members. The Alaska Miner Summer 2024 42 MTA, CONTINUED from PAGE 40 "Mining is a core business for the State of Alaska. AMA is a champion for its members, providing insights into challenges and opportunities that affect the Mining industry in Alaska today. It is a voice for all members, protecting and supporting the mining industry in Alaska."

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