MAINTENANCE STAFF

Jeff Robinson

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Jeff was born at Hunter AFB, in Savannah, Georgia. He is a 1982 Graduate from Richland Center High School, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Jeff has spent over 30 years in Alaska both as an Air Force dependent and an active duty Air Force Member. Jeff joined ADP, Ltd. in May 2007, after retiring as a Technical Sergeant from the United States Air Force. Jeff served over 20 years with the Air Force and has demonstrated management and supervisory experience in the maintenance career field and he is a perfect match for his role with the ADP, Ltd. He is active in the local community with several professional organizations. Jeff is an avid sportsman and enjoys fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Jacob Keenhold

MAINTENANCE AMBASSADOR LEAD

Jake was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and traveled extensively throughout the “lower 48” with his military family before moving to Anchorage, Alaska in 1994. He is a 1998 graduate of Bartlett High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Alaska, Anchorage (UAA) with a B.A. in Theatre. Jake joined ADP in April 2007 after returning to Alaska from the “Big Island” of Hawaii. He brings a wealth of knowledge in hospitality, public speaking and community relations. Jake serves ADP in a dual role as both a Security Ambassador and Maintenance Ambassador Lead. Jake plans to return to UAA to obtain a second degree in Education, and hopes to one day become a high school teacher. Jake recently joined the Alaska Air National Guard and is currently on Military Leave from ADP. Upon completion of training he will be a C-130 Loadmaster.

Phil Hilbruner

MAINTENANCE AMBASSADOR

Phil was born in Durango, Colorado in October 1984. He was raised in Hood River, Oregon, moved to Maryland for 6 years, and has lived the last 5 years in Alaska. He spends nearly all of his free time fishing, preferably fly-fishing. He enjoys catching trout, along with Red, Silver and King Salmon. When he’s not fishing he can be found hiking or playing his bass guitar. He is in the process of obtaining his Coast Guard license in order to begin his fish guiding career.

Craig Miller

MAINTENANCE AMBASSADOR

Craig was born in Fairbanks, Alaska while his parents were stationed with the Air Force at Eielson Air Force Base. After living all over the United States and Europe, he made it back to Alaska where he gradated from Bartlett High School. Craig spends his off-time enjoying the great outdoors with his girlfriend and their dog. After several years of working in the food and restaurant industry, he is excited about being an integral part of the ADP team. He wants to help make his hometown a positive and vibrant 21st century city.

Raymond “Anthony” Tamborrino

MAINTENANCE AMBASSADOR

Anthony was born in Scottsdale, Arizona. He moved with his family to Rockford Michigan in 2001 and was a 2005 graduate of Rockford High School. Anthony’s family moved once again in September 2007 to the great State of Alaska. He and his long time girl friend Erica reside in Anchorage with their 3 pugs and 2 cats. Anthony’s mom and step dad live in Wasilla with his 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Anthony likes to hang out with his family, play with and spoil his pets, and just about anything else that will make the people around him laugh and enjoy themselves.

Ryan Tamborrino

MAINTENANCE AMBASSADOR

Ryan was born in Scottsdale, Arizona. He moved with his family to Rockford Michigan in 2001; and moved once again in September 2007 to the great State of Alaska. He is a music aficionado and has dabbled in production, and recording. He enjoys dancing, singing and literally everything that revolves around music.

Brad Sandison

MAINTENANCE AMBASSADOR

Brad was born in Anchorage in 1951 (Territory baby). Almost all of his family still lives here too. He graduated from West High class of "70". His wife of 30 years and he have two grown sons. Brad and his family enjoy the outdoors winter and summer. Besides his family, he enjoys his bicycle year around, snowshoeing, fishing, hiking and being of service around town. Brad believes that "Anchorage and South Central Alaska is a great place to live and play."

Tyson Simpson

MAINTENANCE / OFFICE AMBASSADOR

Tyson was born September 16, 1986, in Las Vegas Nevada. After spending some time in Oregon, Tyson and his family moved to Alaska in 1986. He is a graduate of Chugiak High School, class of 2005. He came to work with ADP, Ltd. in July 2005. Tyson lives on his own with his two cats; Chrissy and Spaz. Tyson knows just about all there is to know about the Transformers. If you doubt this—ask him! Tyson enjoys comic books, cartoons, computer games, and movies.

Cory Evans

SECURITY SUPERVISOR

Cory was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, but has lived in Alaska since 1987. He is a 1991 graduate of Chugiak High School in Eagle River, Alaska. Cory attended the University of Alaska, Anchorage (UAA) for two years while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Prior to coming to work for ADP, Cory spent the last 12 years working as a Safety Security/Home School Coordinator for the Anchorage School District. During that time he also spent a lot of his spare time coaching football, basketball, Native Youth Olympics and track and field, at Bartlett, Chugiak and South Anchorage High Schools. He is very active in the local community with several professional organizations. He is an avid sportsman and enjoys the great Alaskan outdoors and spending quality time with his family. Cory has recently been named as Defensive Coordinator for the South High School Varsity Football program.

Michael Knecht

SECURITY AMBASSADOR

Mike was born 8 November 1987 in Anchorage Alaska. He is a 2006 graduate from Bartlett High School. Mike is an enlisted firefighter in the Alaska Air National Guard. He is presently attending the University of Alaska, Anchorage in pursuit of a law degree.

Wesley Rodgers

SECURITY AMBASSADOR

Wesley is 20 years old and was born 8 September 1989 in Klamath Falls Oregon. Wesley is one in a family of 16. One of his brothers and one of his sisters passed away leaving fourteen. His Mom passed away in 2007. The biggest highlight in his life; is his father who is now eighty-four and has a birthday in July. Wesley never graduated but has worked since he was nine. Wesley claims to be great at everything he does. He enjoys bike riding, hiking and photography and would like to start hunting and fishing. He still doesn’t know what he wants to do as a career—so the rest of this story is to be continued. .

ADMIN STAFF

Christopher Schutte

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Chris Schutte has worked at Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. since 2005. He came to ADP, Ltd. after working for former Governor Tony Knowles – first as the legislative liaison on the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education, as Deputy Research Director on the 2004 Knowles for U.S. Senate campaign. Chris also worked as communications director for the Hablamos Juntos project at the University of Southern California’s Tomás Rivera Policy Institute. Chris earned his M.A. in American Politics from Claremont Graduate University and his B.A. in Politics from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he served on the Board of Directors for the UAA Alumni Association. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and the “Big.Wild.Life” Committee of the Board of Directors for Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Charlie Keenhold

CLEAN and SAFE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Charlie Keenhold, B.A. in Human Relations from Golden Gate University, California. Charlie joined ADP in June 2005, after retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force. Charlie served over 30 years with the Air Force and has demonstrated management and supervisory experience, strong experience in strategic planning, finance & budgeting, project management, & human resources management. Charlie enjoys working cooperatively in diverse environments within the community, law enforcement, and other regulatory agencies. Charlie is actively involved in the community and one of his favorite pastimes is to work with youth, as an assistant football coach for the 2006 Alaska State Football Champions, South Anchorage High School.

Cheri Spink

MARKETING and DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Cheri Spink, Master of Community and Adult Education from Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, began event planning at the age of 17. Cheri was hired by Anchorage Downtown Partnership the summer of 2004 following eight years as a Community School Coordinator with the Anchorage School District. Her experience includes community development projects, sponsorship development, marketing, program planning, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and event planning.

Kris Natwick

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Kris Natwick, B.A. in Art and Elementary Education from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. Before being hired by ADP, Kris worked as a Community School Coordinator with the Anchorage School District, an Elementary teacher in Anchorage and Minnesota, and as a director of an Anchorage Latchkey program. Other experiences include serving on the Executive Committee of the Alaska Community Education Association Board and working as a Dean for the Global Language Villages program in China.

Ruth Quinlan

OFFICE MANAGER

Ruth Quinlan, B.A. in Sociology from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Ruth became the Office Manager at ADP in May 2004 after holding the same position for the ELCA Bishop of Alaska. Office Managing was a career change after years in social service management for local agencies such as Alaska Children’s Services and Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC). Arriving in Alaska in 1992 through a volunteer program Ruth has dedicated her time in Alaska to non-profit organizations focused on improving the community.