Shauna Thornton currently serves as Branch Manager Lending with First National Bank Alaska in Sitka. Shauna has lived in various parts of Alaska since arriving here 30 years ago from Salt Lake City, Utah. She is actively engaged in Sitka with a multitude of organizations including Sitka Legacy Fund, Sitka Historical Society and Museum, Youth Advocates Sitka, SAFV-Sitkans Against Family Violence, Brave Heart Volunteers, City of Sitka Ports and Harbor Commission, Rotary, Salvation Army Advisory Board, Center for Community, Ocean Waves Quilt Guild. “Shauna says “I like giving back to the community I live in, because my community gives so much to me.”
Loren Jones will be stepping down after nine years of service to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly. Currently retired, Loren previously worked for the City and Borough of Juneau as an alcohol counselor and the State of Alaska as Director of the state Division of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Loren served on the Alaska Marijuana Control Board for six years. His community involvement has included the Juneau World Affairs Council, Hospice and Home Care/Catholic Community Services and currently working with the American Red Cross Southeast Alaska offices. Loren notes that “I have been a contributor for 40 years both via State Share Campaign and after that as an individual donor. The opportunity presented to further contribute by chairing this campaign was ideal for me. “
We are honored to have Loren and Shauna serve as our 2021 Campaign Co-Chairs.
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