Alaska Communications Systems Appoints S. Lynn Erwin as Vice President of Human Resources
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska-- Sept. 1, 2006--Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") (NASDAQ:ALSK) announces the appointment of S. Lynn Erwin as Vice President of Human Resources at ACS.
"In her career at ACS, Lynn has worked on a wide range of legal and business matters. She brings a sophisticated understanding of the strategic direction of ACS and the role human resources will play in the company's future," said Liane Pelletier, ACS CEO and president. "I personally look forward to having her as a partner in the business."
Erwin has been the acting executive of human resources over the last two months. Erwin has also served the ACS legal department in various positions over the last six years, including most recently as Chief Regulatory Counsel.
Erwin's distinguished career includes approximately 13 years of legal practice in the state of Alaska with a focus on employment, labor, and tort law with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, an Anchorage law firm, and the Municipality of Anchorage. Erwin has been admitted to practice before Alaska State and Federal District Courts, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Erwin also spent several years working in the Anchorage hotel industry in management positions.
Erwin was born and raised in Alaska. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from Gonzaga University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington.
About Alaska Communications Systems
ACS is the leading integrated communications provider in Alaska, offering local telephone service, wireless, long distance, data, and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout Alaska. More information can be found on the company's website at www.acsalaska.com or at its investor site at www.alsk.com
Contacts
Alaska Communications Systems
Meghan Stapleton,
Corporate Communications,
907-297-3000,
meghan.stapleton@acsalaska.com
Jeaneen Gill,
Corporate Communications,
907-297-3000,
jeaneen.gill@acsalaska.com
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
Investors:
Kirsten Chapman,
415-433-3777,
kirsten@lhai-sf.com
