2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting
May 11, 2026
It’s that time of year again! Check your mailbox for information and proxy materials for the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting in Sitka.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Anchorage Marriott Downtown
820 W 7th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
11 a.m. (AKDT)
Please take the time to submit your proxy. By promptly submitting your proxy electronically or returning the blue paper proxy you can help us avoid the expense of sending follow-up letters to ensure a quorum.
Soon, you will receive the following information in the mail:
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- Annual Meeting Information: Date, time, access information, and purpose.
- Candidates: Candidate statements from each of the following candidates – Kim Essendrup, Laurence “Larry” Garrity, Norman Nault, and G. Ken Truitt.
- Corporate Proxy Return Incentive: Submit your corporate proxy before the proxy deadline and receive $25!
- Annual Meeting Prizes: Submit your proxy before the deadlines for a chance to win Early Bird and Electronic prizes.
- Questions: Submit your question(s) for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Annual Meeting Documents: Links to the Annual Report, Proxy Statement, Proxy, Voter Incentive, Prize Sheet, Instructions to watch the Live Stream of the Annual Meeting, and a Question Card.
If you would like to review all voting materials and vote online before receiving your annual meeting packet in the mail, you can contact the office to get your PIN.
Notice of 52nd Annual Meeting of Shee Atiká Shareholders
Shee Atiká, Incorporated (herein “Shee Atiká” or “SAI”), an Alaska corporation with an address of 315 Lincoln Street, Suite 300, Sitka, Alaska, 99835, invites its shareholders to participate in the Fifty-Second Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown, 820 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. AKDT, for the following purposes:
- To hear a report on Shee Atiká’s operations for 2025.
- To elect three Directors whose terms shall expire at the Annual Meeting in 2029.
- To transact such other business as may be properly brought before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
The record date for the Meeting is April 24, 2026, and only shareholders holding Class A voting stock as of 4:00 p.m. AKDT on such date are eligible to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. Shareholders with non-voting Class B stock may attend the Meeting but will not be able to vote.
Class A Shareholders attending the Meeting in person will have the option to request and receive ballots following registration. Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
ALL CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO PROMPTLY SUBMIT THEIR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY OR DATE, SIGN AND RETURN THEIR PAPER PROXY IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE SO THEIR SHARES WILL BE VOTED AT THE MEETING. ALL PROXIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE INSPECTOR OF VOTING BY 4:00 P.M. AKDT, ON THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026. PROXIES RECEIVED AFTER SUCH DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE VALID FOR ANY PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE MEETING.
BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
By: Marcus Cogley, Secretary, Shee Atiká, Incorporated
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Kim Essendrup
“I was born in Sitka, my parents were Bernard and Jeanne Essendrup, and my grandparents were Barney and Elizabeth (Herman) Essendrup. It has been an honor to serve over the past several months. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute and would look forward to continuing that work.
As a business founder and operator, I bring experience building and growing organizations with a focus on sustainable value creation, disciplined execution, and long-term results. My background includes entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and oversight of complex initiatives – experience that is directly relevant as Shee Atiká continues to expand its diversified portfolio.
If elected, I will continue to bring a practical, commercially grounded perspective to the Board, with an emphasis on accountability, sound governance, and careful stewardship of shareholder resources.
My motivation for serving is personal. Shee Atiká scholarships helped me build a career that allowed me to care for my family, and that support extended to the next generation – my three children have all become nurses with the help of Shee Atiká scholarships. My long-term vision is to see Shee Atiká continue strengthening its financial position so that, over time, scholarships could cover the full cost of education, including trade school, university, or graduate study, creating lasting, generational impact for our shareholders and their families. It would be a privilege to continue serving Shee Atiká’s shareholders and to work collaboratively with the Board to support a strong and enduring future for our corporation.”
Video Statement
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Laurence “Larry” Garrity
“I have been on the board since 2017 when I ran as an independent with Lillian Young and Roxanne Drake-Burkhart. Since 2017 we have made so many positive changes in management and the board. I am proud of where we are as a corporation and feel the best is yet to come for our people.
We went from a company hemorrhaging in debt to moving to profits by acquiring companies that will help Shee Atiká to be profitable for years to come.
I am extremely proud that we were able to put Katlian Bay property into Trust, we increased scholarship amounts, increased funeral benefits, these are a few of the things I am proud of to get done for our shareholders.
Thank you for your support.
Kichnaalx
Larry Garrity”
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Norman Nault
“My name is Norman Nault. I am Tlingit/Eagle, of the Kaagwaantaan, Kook Hit (Box House). My Tlingit name is Kochéin. I am a UW graduate where I attained a B.S. Degree in Fisheries and then a master’s degree in business administration in Finance.
Presently I am Managing Director (CEO) of Pacifica Tinaax LLC, Business and Real Estate Consultants.
My firm provides services in real estate development, business strategy and securing financing. I also serve on the Kitsap Credit Union (KCU) Supervisory Committee. A member owned cooperative, KCU provides a full suite of personal and business financial services. KCU serves over 116,000 members located in WA State and has over $2.5 Billion in assets.
Previously as Executive Director of the largest Indian Housing Authority in the NW, I managed 683 dwelling units, 80+ employees and an asset base of $67 Million. Moreover, as the Shee Atiká Controller/Property Manager, I managed all phases of the redevelopment of the four-story Totem Square Building into office/retail space.
Since graduation, I’ve been dedicated to improving the economic well-being of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. Over my career I have held increasingly responsible positions in the areas of commercial real estate lending, commercial real estate development, property management, management consulting and affordable housing. Several of these positions have been executive level positions. As a business professional I have managed or consulted businesses from startups to mature businesses from a range of industries.
As time passes, our shareholder family grows, and our corporation faces greater competitive pressures. My qualifications directly relate to Shee Atiká’s businesses. I want to contribute to the evolution and growth of Shee Atiká so that we can: protect our land, preserve our cultures, and foster the social and economic wellbeing of our families. I respectfully ask for your vote. Thank you, gunalchéesh.”
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G. Ken Truitt
“My name is Ken Truitt. My full name is George Kenneth Truitt. My Tlingit names are Kadashan and Duk´ Sāēk. These are James and Howard family names that I am proud to have been given. My parents are the late Gilbert and Shirley Truitt. Since returning to Alaska after finishing my education, I have lived in Juneau with my wife Charlotte, and together we have raised our family of four daughters, Madison, Marissa, Sydney, and Elena.
I have worked my entire life to be a qualified professional and to be in positions to contribute to the improvement of Alaska Native peoples. I worked hard to get through college, then law school and I have worked hard professionally to be at this point in my life where I can contribute to Shee Atiká by serving on its board of directors. My combination of legal, management, and Alaska public policy experience will help me serve all shareholders in this capacity, should you continue to allow me this great honor.
Now more than ever for us as Southeast Alaska’s first peoples, the institutions that represent our inheritance and way of life, specifically Shee Atiká, must be financially secure in order to preserve our culture and our values. I am committed to continue to work hard so that Shee Atiká can return to profitability and become a company that creates opportunity for shareholders beyond dividend checks.
I continue to be committed to positive change and increasing transparency in Shee Atiká operations and practices. We as shareholders have to know that Shee Atiká is working with our best interests in mind. And the best way we can know that is if the board and management communicate honestly and transparently about Shee Atiká’s operations and finances.
Gunalchéesh, thank you for this opportunity to serve you.”
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Corporate Proxy Return Incentive
If your corporate proxy is submitted either by paper or electronically by the proxy deadline of June 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm AKDT, and you meet all other requirements below, you will receive $25 after the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Please take the time to submit your proxy either by paper or electronically.
RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY
- Only voting shareholders of record at 4:00 pm AKDT on April 24, 2026, are eligible.
- You must submit a valid proxy solicited by the Board of Directors (the “Corporate Proxy”) either electronically or in paper form. Your Corporate Proxy must be received by the Inspector of Election by 4:00 pm AKDT on June 18, 2026.
- The Corporate Proxy must be valid for use with regard to the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- The shareholder must submit a Corporate Proxy with regard to all (and not just some) of his or her Shee Atiká shares.
- The Corporate Proxy must be the only valid proxy submitted by the shareholder for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- In addition to the Corporate Proxy Return Incentive, shareholders can qualify for the Early Bird and the Electronic Proxy prize drawings.
- Each shareholder is eligible for only one Corporate Proxy Return Incentive, no matter how many times that shareholder submits a proxy. However, shareholders who submit proxies in different statuses (for example, once as to the shares he or she owns outright, and once as a custodian for a child) are eligible for a Corporate Proxy Return Incentive in each such status.
- The Corporate Proxy Return Incentive will be paid as soon as practicable after the 2026 Annual Meeting.
2026 Annual Meeting Prizes
Submit your Shee Atiká Proxy for chances to win Annual Meeting prizes.
Early Bird Prizes: Submit your Shee Atiká Proxy electronically or in paper form. Your
Proxy must be received by May 29, 2026, at 4:00 pm AKDT.
Electronic Proxy Prizes: Submit your Shee Atiká Proxy electronically at
www.sheeatikavote.com.
Your Proxy must be received by the proxy deadline of June 18, 2026, at 4:00 pm AKDT.
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RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY
- Shee Atiká Directors, Officers, Candidates, or any of their respective immediate family members residing with them, or staff members are not eligible for either the Early Bird or Electronic Proxy prizes.
- Only shareholders of record owning voting stock at 4:00 pm AKDT on April 24, 2026, are eligible.
- For Early Bird Prizes: You must submit a valid paper or electronic proxy so that it is received by the Inspector of Elections by 4:00 pm AKDT on May 29, 2026.
- For Alaska Airlines Mileage Tickets: Tickets are mileage tickets with a limit of up to 50,000 miles per ticket. You must contact the Shee Atiká office to book. Tickets must be purchased by August 31, 2026.*
- For Electronic Proxy Prizes: You must submit a valid electronic proxy at www.sheeatikavote.com by 4:00 pm AKDT on June 18, 2026, and it must remain valid for use with regard to the 2026 Annual Meeting.
- Shareholders can qualify for both the Early Bird and the Electronic Proxy prizes and can be eligible to win one prize from each drawing.
- The drawings for both the Early Bird and Electronic Proxy drawings will be held prior to the 2026 Annual Meeting. You do not have to be present to win.
You have 35 chances to win if you submit your proxy early, PLUS an ADDITIONAL 33 chances to win if you submit your proxy electronically!
Have Questions?
Do you have a question for the 2026 Annual Meeting? If so, you can submit in one of the following ways:
- Go to sheeatika.com and submit a question via the Contact Us page providing the information below.
- Email info@sheeatika.com with the information provided below in the Question Card:
- Shareholder Name (first and last)
- Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Question
- Fill out the paper question card you will receive in your annual report package and return it in the postage paid envelope.
Although not all questions may be answered during the 2026 Annual Meeting, all questions will be answered directly by email/mail after the meeting.
Annual Meeting Documents
Upcoming Important Dates
All Events/Calendar
Proxy Materials and Annual Report Mailed to Shareholders – May 11
Shareholder Information Meeting (Sitka) – May 16
Early Bird Deadline – May 29
Shareholder Information Meeting (Auburn) – May 30
Proxy Return Deadline – June 18
Annual Shareholder Meeting (Anchorage)– June 20
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