Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. (RurAL CAP), a statewide nonprofit, named John Stackhouse Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Stackhouse, a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer of 24 years, brings his leadership and five years of business management experience to the agency, which works to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans. As the Business Manager for the Yupiit School District, he lived and worked in Akiachak, Alaska, for four years before relocating to Anchorage in 2021.
“We are excited to have someone with John’s background and expertise joining our team,” said Tiel Smith, RurAL CAP’s Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to accepting the CFO position, Stackhouse was the Director of Finance at Covenant House. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Management, both from the University of Maryland. He is married with two grown children and five dogs.
“I am excited and honored to be part of an organization that works passionately to positively impact the lives of rural Alaskans,” Stackhouse said.
Founded in 1965, RurAL CAP is a private, statewide, nonprofit organization with a mission to empower low-income Alaskans through advocacy, education, affordable housing and direct services that respect our unique values and cultures. RurAL CAP is one of the largest and most diversified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Alaska.