Crittenden's firm played a key role in rebuilding Anchorage after the 1964 earthquake by developing a comprehensive master plan for the city and planning reconstruction. His knowledge of Alaska and construction in Alaska were major factors in his firm's design philosophy.
He taught about building on permafrost, and about the kinds of materials and buildings suited to the state from a climate and cost point of view.
Ed was a driving force in forming the Northern Design Course now taught at UAA, which embraces these principles. His knowledge and design ability personally elevated building design in Alaska from shelter to architecture.
Besides Alaska, the Region includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Hawaii, Guam, Hong Kong and Japan.
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• Gerard Farkas, a specialist in retirement, health and life benefits, and Patrick Rumley, a financial advisor, have joined Garret and Barbara Wong at 548 Coastal Place in Anchorage. All four are independent financial services professionals offering financial planning, consulting, investments, insurance and employee benefits services. Securities are offered through KMS Financial Services Inc. Call 222-9801; or visit www.wong-cmn.com.
• Alfredo Calugay has been promoted to retail sales branch manager with Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union's Abbott branch. Calugay has been at the credit union since November 2007, and most recently was the branch sales supervisor at the Abbott branch. In his new role, Calugay is responsible for fostering a positive sales and service environment at the branch, including member transactions, consumer loans, new account openings and member problem resolution, in order to achieve branch sales and service goals.
• Carolyn Pratt was recently appointed program director for the statewide Procurement Technical Assistance Center, a partner program of the Alaska Small Business Development Center. PTAC offers free, confidential counseling and support for businesses interested in government contracting. Pratt has more than 12 years of experience in program management directly related to the development and support of small business in Alaska. She joined the AK SBDC in 1997 and has been responsible for developing training, increasing outreach efforts in Alaska and participating in initiatives that support small business.
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