2012 Business Leader of the Year

Dan Gavora

Dan Gavora is President/CEO of Doyon Utilities, LLC.  For the nearly 10 years before joining Doyon Utilities, LLC, Dan provided direct oversight as the President/CEO of Fairbanks Sewer & Water, the second largest water and wastewater utility in Alaska. Dan, a hands-on manager, exemplifies how a successful business requires innovation and inspired leadership to increase momentum and ensure business expansion. Mr. Gavora’s experience prior to entering the utility industry was in the retail grocery business, where he worked his way up to various management positions.  Dan currently serves as Board Chairman for Denali State Bank, and is a member of the Alaskan Command’s Civilian Advisory Board. 

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Previous Business Leaders

2012    Dan Gavora2000    George Gordon   1988    Walt Scholtfeldt
2011    Kyong Hollen1999    Rhonda Curwen-Boyles1987    Mike Kelly
2010    Bernie Karl1998    Margaret Russell   1986    William Green
2009    Dr. Cary S. Keller1997    Morris Thompson   1985    Jeff Cook
2008    Jyotsna "Jo" Heckman1996    Norm & Angie Kruckenberg1984    Lawrence Heiner
2007    Jack Wilbur1995    Gary Wilken   1983    Judy Robertson
2006    Jim Lund1994    Larry Doll   1982    Marc Langland
2005    Ginger Stock-Mackenzie1993    Jim & Jinx Whitaker1981    Ray Kohler
2004    Michael Cook1992    Gary Roth1980    Wally Burnett
2003    John Hill1991    Tim Fargo1979    Ron Nerland
2002    Bart LeBon1990    Ralph Seekins1978    Joseph Usibelli Sr.
2001    Steve Frank & Linda Anderson1989    Captain Jim Binkley1977    Paul Gavora