Board of directors

Brian Holst

Brian Holst is Executive Director of the Juneau Economic Development Council, leading cluster-based regional development and entrepreneurship initiatives in Alaska since 2008. Prior to that, he spent 20+ years managing complex economic and community development programs in Latin America and Eastern Europe. A seasoned board leader and former elected local official, he brings strong skills in public engagement and consensus building, with a focus on entrepreneurship, clusters, and innovation ecosystems. He is married to Estela and has four adult children.