Doyon, Limited Welcomes Dan Winkelman as New President and Chief Executive Officer
Fairbanks, AK – Doyon, Limited is pleased to announce that Dan Winkelman will become President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Doyon, Limited, effective June 1, 2026.
Dan Winkelman has rich experience in Alaska and comes to Doyon from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC). In his role at YKHC Dan exhibited inspirational leadership, strong communication, and resilience – focusing on investment, quality and safety in operations.
Dan received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico.
Dan is a Doyon shareholder and a Deg Hit’an Athabascan Indian from Anchorage, with family originally from Shageluk and McGrath, Alaska. Dan is an enrolled member of the Shageluk Native Tribe.
Dan will be based in Fairbanks, Alaska, at the company’s headquarters, and will be responsible for working with the Board of Directors to set the overall direction of the Doyon Family of Companies and providing leadership to the senior management team. Dan will support more than 2,300 employees located in Alaska and across the nation. His role will also encompass the Companies’ profitable operations and investments, shareholder employment and training opportunities, and community relations.
“Doyon is a leading ANCSA regional corporation, and as a shareholder, I look forward to this next step for the Doyon Family of Companies,” says Dan Winkleman. “Doyon is rooted in safety, performance, and culture – Doyon has a strong history, and a strong future.”
Aaron Schutt, Doyon’s incumbent President and CEO, will remain in the role through June 1, during the leadership transition, when Dan will fully assume the role as Doyon President and CEO.
The Doyon Board of Directors thanks Aaron for his twenty years of service, contributing to Doyon’s growth. Chris Simon, Board Chair, states, “On behalf of the Board, we thank Aaron for two decades of dedication, during his tenure Doyon saw record growth and investment in our business and communities. His dedication to our employees and shareholders is a great example of service and strength. The Board looks to continuing forward with today’s announcement of Dan Winkelman as Doyon’s new President and CEO.”
