Strengthening
Our Present

Our People

The dedication and achievements of our employees have been instrumental in our success. MTA was proud to be recognized for our accomplishments, along with individual members of our team:

Gary Enloe

Vice President of Network Engineering, Planning & Operations

was honored as the first-ever NTCA Innovator of the Year at its RTIME conference. Gary was recognized for developing a tool that simplifies the process of defining parameters required to deliver broadband to our members, allowing connectivity to be provided reliably and at maximum speeds.

Michael Burke

Chief Executive Officer

was a recipient of the Alaska Journal of Commerce’s “Top 24 Achievements in Business Leadership” Award for the bold and strategic vision he has laid out while leading MTA.

Jessica Gilbert

Director of Marketing and Communications

was recognized as one of the Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Top 40 Under 40 honorees for her remarkable dedication and contributions to both MTA and her community.

Our mission extends far beyond providing internet and phone services — we strive to be a vital part of the community we serve. In 2023, we continued to champion our “Beyond Broadband” initiative that fosters connection, supports local growth, and inspires future generations.

Community Engagement

Our members aren’t the only ones who proudly represent Alaska — our workforce does as well. This means after they spend their days (or nights) connecting and empowering our communities, they spend much of their free time giving back in other ways.

Giving back to the Mat-Su Valley remains front and center for individuals like Government, Community and Tribal Affairs Manager Jackie Kenshalo, a Board Member for Alaska Family Service; Director of Marketing and Communications Jess Gilbert, a member of the Alaska Food Bank’s Board of Directors; and Assistant Financial Controller Raelynn Danielowski serving on the Mat-Su Health Foundation’s Board of Directors. And like many Alaskans, our team can’t get enough of the outdoors and athletics, with Health, Safety and Environmental Manager Regg Simon serving as an Alaska Department of Fish & Game Hunter Education Instructor, Marketing Manager Elias Rojas as a Board Member for the Arctic Winter Games, and Billing Analyst II Nicole Greening as the Treasurer for the Hatcher Pass Snow Rider Club.

Employee Giving Campaign

MTA’s annual campaign focused on encouraging employees to give back to their communities has once again been a tremendous success, raising $22,000 for Thrive Mat-Su, a program that plays a crucial role supporting youth in the Mat-Su Valley.

Thrive Mat-Su, spearheaded by the United Way of Mat-Su, focuses on youth engagement and substance use prevention and has demonstrated remarkable progress and community impact since its founding. This year, Thrive Mat-Su’s events have seen significant growth in participation, such as their annual Halloween party which grew from 146 attendees to 639 in just one year.

This growth underscores the importance and effectiveness of Thrive Mat-Su’s programs in creating a positive environment for youth — and MTA is proud to have played a part in it.

MTA Invests in Indigenous Workforce Development

MTA recognizes the importance of nurturing and inspiring the next generation of technology professionals. Through initiatives like the annual Youth Technology Tour, MTA actively engages with students from local communities, including the Native Village of Eklutna and the Traditional Village of Chickaloon.

During the second annual Youth Technology Tour held in early July, MTA hosted students and provided them with a comprehensive overview of the wide variety of technology careers available within the organization. The students had the opportunity to interact with over ten departments, ranging from customer service to engineering and construction, gaining valuable insights into the diverse roles and responsibilities within the telecommunications industry.