Anchorage Industries – Manufacturing

BY THE NUMBERS
$
Billion
Alaska’s manufacturing exports for 2023
#
Nationwide
In 2022, Alaska led in seafood exports
Percent
Increase in manufacturing jobs since 2023
Ambassadors

Ralphie Quepons
Occupation: Owner/Operator, European Car Service and Owner, Rafelito's Taqueria
Industry: Manufacturing
Age: 47
Born and Raised: Tijuana Baja California & Anchorage
Ethnicity: Mexican
Current Profession: Owner/operator "European Car Service"
Currently Reside: Klatt
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of the demand for service on German cars.

Emily Quepons
Occupation: Automotive Service Writer
Industry: Manufacturing
Age: 22
Born and Raised: Anchorage, AK
Ethnicity: Mexican & German
Current Profession: Service Advisor Manger at Culmination Sports
Currently Reside: Southside
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of the people and local businesses.

Drew Cason
Occupation: COO, Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Industry: Manufacturing, Professional & Business Services, Tourism & Hospitality
Age: 36
Born and Raised: West Anchorage
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: COO Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Currently Reside: Airport Heights
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of its mountains, trails, people, and professional opportunities.