Kent Craford

Chief Executive Officer at Alaska Seaplanes

Kent Craford has a broad range of work experience, spanning various roles and industries. Kent started their career as a Staff Assistant for U.S. Senator Slade Gorton in 1999 and then served as a Principal at Gallatin Public Affairs from 2001 to 2007. In 2007, they became the Founding President & CEO of SeaPort Airlines before moving on to be the Primary Campaign Manager and Policy Director for Chris Dudley for Governor in 2010. From 2002 to 2013, they worked as a Director for the Portland Water Users Coalition and held the position of Chief Petitioner for the Portland Public Water District Initiative from 2013 to 2014. In 2011, they became the President of Alaska Seaplanes and the Chairman of the Kalinin Family of Companies. Lastly, in 2013, they became the President of Citizens for Water Accountability, Trust & Reform.

Kent Craford earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Political Economy from the University of Puget Sound. Kent attended the university from 1994 to 1998.

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Juneau, United States

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Alaska Seaplanes

Alaska Seaplanes is Southeast Alaska's premier commuter airline, charter and tour company. We serve twelve communities in Southeast Alaska with scheduled flights from our Juneau base: Sitka, Skagway, Haines, Gustavus (Glacier Bay), Hoonah, Kake, Klawock (Prince of Wales), Petersburg, Angoon, Tenakee Springs, Pelican, Elfin Cove, Excursion Inlet and Whitehorse seasonally. Alaska Seaplanes also offers extensive charter service throughout Southeast Alaska in both wheel and float planes. Whether you're flying to major airports in Yakutat, Ketchikan, or Wrangell, dirt airstrips in the bush, or remote mountain lakes, our capable aircraft fleet and knowledgeable pilots can get you there safely. Check out our website, www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com or call (907) 789-3331 to book your next adventure.