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RESUME Winthrop H. Gruening 3192 Pioneer Avenue Juneau, Alaska 99801 907-586-2926 Education: Pacific Coast Banking School , Seattle, Washington; Banking Diploma, August 1984. Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois; Masters in Business Administration, September 1974. United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado ; Bachelor of Science, June 1970. EXPERIENCE: SVP/Alaska Business Banking Ldr KeyBank,N.A. Anchorage,AK: Jan 2008–2012 (Retired 6/2012) Managed team of 12 Business Banking professionals within Alaska District SVP/Sr.Relationship Mgr/Senior Banker KeyBank, N.A . Juneau, AK: Jan 1989-2008 Responsible for servicing and acquiring Business Banking and Middle Market clients with revenues up to $25 million. Various Executiive Positions: B.M. Behrends Bank, Juneau, Alaska: June 1980 - 1989 OTHER NON-BANKING EXPERIENCE District Sales Representative, Ethicon, Inc., (Johnson & Johnson) Tacoma, WA: Aug 1976- Aug 1978. Wing Safety Officer, United States Air Force, McChord AFB, WA: January 1975 - August 1976. Wing Nuclear Safety Officer - January 1976 - August 1976. (AF Commendation Medal) Aircraft Commander/Pilot, United States Air Force, McChord AFB, WA: Sept 1970 - Jan 1975. Performed pilot duties and later commanded seven crew members in the operation of a C-141A multi-engine jet cargo aircraft on passenger and cargo airlift missions in combat zones in SE Asia and to all parts of the world. Additional Offices Held: Glacier Valley Rotary Club 1980-1981 Juneau Downtown Rotary Club 1981-2019 President 1991-1992 Rotary Board of Directors 1986-1993 Eaglecrest Ski Area Board of Director 1981-1988 President 1985-87 Alaska Bankers Assn 1982-1989 President 1984-1985 ABA Community Bank Advisory Board 1982-1984, 1986-1987 Hale Ski Foundation Director 1983 Treasurer 1992-2006 United Way Steering Committee - Juneau 1983-1986 Junior Achievement Instructor 1986-1988, 1994 Alliance for Juneau's Future 1989-1994 Director 1990-1994 Muscular Dystrophy Fundraising Comm 1990-1992 Mayor's Task Force - City and Borough of Juneau Fiscal Policy 1990, 2000 Affordable Housing 1992 Capitol Planning Commission 2004-2005 University of Alaska Campus Council 1990 -2010 Vice Chair 1992-1995 Chair 1995-2004 Alaska Airlines Advisory Board 2010-2014 Catholic Community Services Board of Directors 1993-1995 Juneau Jumpers Foundation, Inc., Dir/Treasurer 1993-2004 Juneau Youth Activities Co-op, President 1995 -2000 Juneau Empire Community Advisory Board 1995-2003 University of Alaska Foundation College of Fellows 1996-2010 Investment Committee 2000-2010 USAF Academy/ROTC Admissions Liaison Officer 1996 – Present Chair: Sen. Sullivan Academy Nomination Board 2016 - Present Alaska Committee 1998 - Present Chair 2000-2010 WalkAmerica Dimes Honorary Chair 1999 Junior Achievement Hall of Fame Selection Comm 2003-2010 Juneau Airport Terminal Expansion Committee 2004-2008 United Way of SE Alaska Campaign Chair 2006 Alaska Policy Forum – Board Member 2018 – 2021 Juneau Empire Op-Ed Columnist 2014 - Present Senior Contributor – Must Read Alaska 2015 - Present

Content

Total articles 200

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  Opinion: Juneau taxpayers fight back

  By Win Gruening

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Opinion: CBJ budget challenges mount

  By Win Gruening

  Apr. 02, 2025

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  Opinion: Approval of new cruise dock moves forward

  By Win Gruening

  Mar. 19, 2025

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