AML Staff
The AML Staff will gladly assist you with any questions you may have. A listing and detailed information of the AML staff is provided below to better direct you and your needs. For general questions please feel free to call us any time at 907-586-1325 or 877-636-1325 (toll-free AK only).
Position Name & Services
Executive Director Kathie Wasserman
With over 20 years of experience in Alaska as a former local elected official, Kathie can provide a wide range or information and assistance on most issues. She also oversees the day to day member programs of the League and serves as AML's staff lobbyist. In addition, she may assist you with:
  • Alaska Conference of Mayors
  • AML Legislative Program
  • National Legislative Priorities
  • AML Board of Directors
  • State & Federal Regulations
  • AML Legislative Issues
  • National Association of Counties
  • National League of Cities
  • AML Annual Meeting & Local Government Conference

Kathie also serves as a Commissioner on the Denali Commission.

Deputy Director Betty Svensson
Betty oversees AML conference activities and member service programs. She may also assist you with:
  • AML Annual Conference
  • AML Summer Legislative Meeting
  • AML Winter Legislative Meeting
  • AML Affiliates
  • Budgeting
  • Personnel
  • Municipal Membership
  • AML Legislative Issues
Communications Coordinator Jeremy Woodrow
Jeremy handles all AML publications, the AML web site and lends a helping hand to the Legislative Program. He can also assist you with questions regarding:
  • Press Contacts/Information
  • Communication/Technical Questions
  • Community Web-hosting Capabilities
  • AML Online Web Site
  • AML Newsletter - The Touchstone
  • AML Legislative E-Bulletin
  • Alaska Municipal Officials Directory (MOD)
  • AML Legislative Issues
Bookkeeper Sarah Geary
Sarah keeps AML afloat and may assist you with the following:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Membership Dues
  • Conference Payments
  • AML Publication Payments
  • Exhibitor/Vendor Program for Annual Meeting
  • Accounting questions for the Alaska Conference of Mayors, Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks & the Alaska Municipal Management Association
Administrative Assistant Rebecca Van Keuren
Rebecca handles all AML front office duties including:
  • Managing the AML Database
  • AML Associate Members
  • AML Salary Survey
  • Mailings/Mailing Lists
  • AML Fax Alerts
  • AML Classifieds
  • E-mail Lists
  • Municipal Officials Directory Updates
  • Advertising & Municipal Classifieds Rates
 
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