JUSTIN MILLS | 35

VICE PRESIDENT / RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Key Private Bank

Hometown: Pahrump, Nev.

Current City: Anchorage

Education: Undergrad, government and public affairs, Missouri Western State University; Master of Business Administration, Webster University, George Herbert School of Business

Community Work: Anchorage Opera, Board Chair; American Legion Jack Henry Post 1, Commander; American Legion Department of Alaska Commander, Executive Committee; USO Alaska Advisory Board member

Family: Parents in Nevada; brother in Denver, Colo.; a dog named Zeus. What is your favorite place in Alaska and why?: Varies between my backyard by a fire, Beluga Point on the Turnagain Arm and Kincaid Park. All three places are locations I go to just to think and escape from the daily hustle and grind. Name the person you respect and why: I respect that person who can rise above the circumstances that they may have been put into and better themselves. I look at my grandfather and great-grandfather who were born into challenging situations, but through resilience were able to change their situation, which in turn has helped provide me with the opportunities that I have today.

What is your favorite pastime or hobby away from work?: Softball or game night with friends.

What was your first job?: I worked for a mobile car detailing business. What has been your most rewarding community service?: Recently I have helped facilitate a partnership between the USO and the American Legion in Alaska to help service members leave the military as they look to enter the job force. We have been able to successfully host three networking events pairing these soon-to-be veterans with employers in the community, with the most recent event having close to 100 people attend.

In your professional life, what has been a project or achievement you have found to be the most fulfilling?: My military experience, most notably my time as a Company Commander in the Army.

Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give on maintaining a good work-life balance?: Learn and be comfortable saying “no.” Which I remain terrible at.