Aleut Federal

Aleut Federal is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Hertel as Senior Director of Growth and Strategy.

Karen brings more than two decades of experience in federal contracting, with deep expertise in pricing, capture, and lifecycle strategy across defense, civilian, and intelligence portfolios. In this newly expanded role, she will lead enterprise-wide growth initiatives and strengthen pricing strategy in support of the Mission and Technology groups.

“Karen is a proven strategist who blends precision with adaptability,” said Aleut Federal President Nick Trzcinski. “She understands how to build repeatable systems that fuel innovation, not stifle it.”

Her leadership will help drive alignment between opportunity development and long-term value creation, enhancing how we deliver for our customers, partners, and communities.
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We’re proud to share that Jennifer Anderson, Director of Environmental Programs at Aleut Environmental Remediation LLC, has been named one of the “Top 50 Women Leaders of Alaska for 2025” by Women We Admire.

Since establishing Aleut’s environmental programs in Alaska in 2021, Jennifer has led with integrity, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to the Unangax̂ people and communities we serve. Her leadership continues to shape a more resilient, responsible future for Alaska.

Read the full announcement: https://aleutfederal.com/news/20250618/jennifer-anderson-named-one-alaskas-top-50-women-leaders-2025