Recent STAR Level 1 Award recipient:

Ted Sanford (AI)

Natural Resource Technician Ted Sanford was presented with a Level 1 Safety Team Awareness and Recognition (STAR) letter for his outstanding contributions to Ahtna, Incorporated’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Program (SHEP).

While performing his duties along a remote roadway near the Tok, Alaska cutoff, Ted came across a motor vehicle rollover accident that had recently taken place. Ted stopped to aid the travelers and ensure their safety by providing them with assistance and the warmth of his truck cab until more advanced assistance arrived. The travelers expressed their gratitude for Ted’s patience and his commitment to helping others.

Thank you for your commitment to safety within Ahtna, Inc. as well as within the wider community. Our safety performance is improving every day due to innovative mindsets such as yours.

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Geologists Jesse Castro and Kristopher Carroll (AI)

Geologists Jesse Castro and Kristopher Carroll were presented with Level 1 STAR letters for their outstanding contributions to Ahtna, Incorporated’s SHEP.

On Monday, September 25, 2023, Kristopher and Jesse rushed to the aid of a fellow Ahtna teammate who had been involved in a head-on collision. Upon arriving at the scene of the accident, they evaluated their coworker for injuries, supported emergency personnel, notified appropriate supervisors, and kept in communication with Ahtna support staff. Kris then drove his colleague to urgent care and stayed until they had been medically evaluated and cleared. Jesse remained with the damaged vehicle and emergency services to ensure that all of his coworker’s belongings and company equipment had been safely removed from the scene and secured until they could be returned.

We appreciate the effort Jesse and Kristopher made toward our mission to provide a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and the clients we serve.