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Jared Krosin, JD, MBA
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President & CEO,
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Hometown:Born in Glenview, Ill.; I have lived in Alaska for almost 10 years now, so Alaska is very much home.
Current City: Eagle River
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, University of New Hampshire; Master of Business Administration, University of New Hampshire; Juris Doctor, Michigan State University College of Law
Community Work: Foraker, Operations Board Member; Alaska Public Health Association, Board Member; Chugiak Youth Sports Association, volunteer coach; Mat-Su Opioid Task Force, past participant
Family: Wife, Jenny; daughters, Zuzu, Maitri and Calliope
What is your favorite place in Alaska
and why? My favorite place in Alaska is my in-laws’ cabin. It is on a lake, surrounded by Alaska’s raw beauty. It is the perfect place to leave the stresses of everyday life behind, and watch our kids and dogs play in the outdoors. My daughter and I saw a faint trace of the Milky Way galaxy in the sky one winter. I am captivated by the awe we get to experience there.
Name the person you respect
and why I respect my wife Jenny. She is the most authentic person I know. She is a strong, independent person who is a fierce lover of animals. She is a mother of three, extremely intelligent (we met in law school), yet balanced and insightful (she is a trained instructor of yoga). Jenny was born and raised in Alaska, so I never would have found my way here without her.
What is your favorite pastime or hobby away from work?
Getting outside!
What was your first job? My first “real” job in terms of my career was as a policy advisor in the Michigan Senate Majority Policy Office.
What has been your most re-
warding community service? I have two: The first is coaching my daughter’s soccer team this past summer. The hilarious things kids say and all of the fun we had while learning and developing as a team impacted both me and the kids. The second is participating on the Mat-Su Opioid Task Force. This experience was a humbling journey in learning that sometimes, people need help. To see a community of professionals, volunteers, advocates, individuals in recovery, etc., come together, relate to one another and act as agents of change was very powerful.
In your professional life, what has been a project or achievement you have found to be the most fulfilling?
Navigating and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with Alaska’s hospitals and nursing homes has been the privilege of a lifetime. Alaska, especially the health care community, is a small group. Stated differently, “everyone knows everyone.” So, when the pandemic started to present, I was in a highly unique position with my role of overseeing the hospital and nursing home association to understand the severity of the event and how it would affect our health care system. Working with health care leaders, state leaders and many others to assess and rapidly respond was both exhausting and exhilarating. Alaska is a special place, and because of our bond and commitment to each other as Alaskans, we were able to respond to the pandemic in a way that could not be replicated elsewhere. This work is and was a special moment for me that I will never forget.
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give on maintaining a good work-life balance?
Always remember, you will never regret the time you spend with your family and loved ones, but you will regret the time you miss, regardless of how important work demands can feel. For instance, you will remember the mornings you took the time to help get your kiddos ready for school, but you won’t remember the conference calls you ran late to because of it.
What is your favorite quote?
“Where it all ends I can’t fathom, my friends. If I knew, I might toss out my anchor.” - Jimmy Buffett
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