history
In the Yup'ik language, the word tunista means property or land. As a subsidiary of Calista Corporation, since 1982 Tunista, Inc. started as a property management and real estate sales, we have expanded our business into an 8(a) government contracting, operations and maintenance and construction.
partnership
Every year new clients and joint venture partners join our team. As your business partner, Tunista also invests in research and development, equipment, technology and staff training, so that as we expand into new markets, our increasing capabilities reflect your growing needs.
staff
Dixie Retherford
President
Tunista, Inc.
As President, Dixie Retherford with direction of the Board of Directors has been an integral part of the growth and development of Tunista, Inc. since 1998. Dixie oversees business and policy decisions, including strategic planning implementation for Tunista, Inc.
Dixie also serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the parent company, Calista Corporation.
Dixie is a CPA with approximately 25 years of experience in accounting, finance and business. She has spent several years in public accounting as an auditor, and the remainder of her professional career in private industry. She has worked in various industries including: real estate, construction, service contracts, oil drilling operations, mining, and investments. She has extensive experience with financial analysis and evaluation of projects.
In addition, she has been on the board with the South Central Alaska Boys and Girls Club since 1997 and currently holds a position as the Board Chairman. She is a member of the Anchorage Downtown Rotary and is a Board Member elect.
Carl P. Fouch
Vice President
Tunista, Inc.
Vice-President and Facility Security Officer (FSO), Carl P. Fouch reviews and approves employee security clearances required for DOD military contracts and facilities located in Alaska and Hawaii.
Carl came to Tunista, Inc. after retiring from the Federal Government's General Services Administration (GSA) after thirty-four years of service. During his years with the government he was a Real Property/Facility Manager for over 25 years, doing business in the Anchorage, Alaska and Pacific Northwest areas. He managed the Federal Buildings and US Courthouses in Anchorage and several other NW Regions. Carl has extensive experience and professional certifications in commercial and federal facility management, lease acquisition and management, and contracting for services, construction, repairs, maintenance and operations, fire protection and safety, security, and many other related fields. He was a certified and warranted contracting officer and has extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) under the CFR, Code of Federal Regulation, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
Carl is also experienced in project cost estimating, administrative assets management and budgeting. In addition to his experience in the field, Carl was also instrumental in the development and staffing of the Tunista Pacific Rim Division located in Honolulu, HI and getting Tunista's offices certified and approved in the SBA 8(a) program.
Angela Reid
Executive Assistant
Tunista, Inc.
Since 2006 Angela Reid has held the position with Tunista Inc., as the Executive Assistant., providing support to the Vice-President and Business Development Manager. She brings over 7 years of administrative experience. Records management is her specialty. Angela has strong organization and communication skills. She has Expert Level Certification as a Microsoft Office User Specialist (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook Express, and Records Management). She provided staff support during meetings, and other committee meetings as necessary.