Our Staff
Our staff is small, but accomplishes much.
Although each position is structured to provide a specialized function, the staff interacts closely on projects, combining their expertise to see a project to fruition. Listed below is a brief description of each person’s background and the major focus of his or her position.
Jenna Wright
President & CEO
Wright is currently a board member of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Visit Anchorage, the UAA College of Business and Public Policy Business Advisory Board and the Anchorage School District’s Academies Steering Committee. Wright also serves as vice-chair on the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group.
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After graduating with her MBA, Wright worked as the Director of Business Operations for a Microcom where she was responsible for operational leadership of staff and regional contractors and optimizing satellite installation strategies across Alaska and Hawaii. In 2018, she joined the State of Alaska leadership team as the Deputy Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles where she was responsible for managing statewide operations, modernizing service delivery methods to optimize Alaskan’s experiences, legislative affairs, and budget management.
Outside of the office, Jenna enjoys cooking, travelling, and above all else, is an avid outdoorswoman. She loves to spend her time mountain running, biking, and hiking. She has trained for and participated in several historic Alaskan races like Seward’s Mt. Marathon and Anchorage’s Golden Nugget Triathlon, in addition to many other road running and mountain races across Alaska. Jenna was born in Anchorage, and expects to always call Anchorage home, where she lives with her husband Dana and their three dogs.
Ashley Ebnet
Director of Marketing & Development
Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing from Capella University and is a lifelong Alaska. When she’s not at work, you can find her outdoors exploring, fishing & camping with her family!
Ashley serves on the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Gold Plan Awards Planning Committee, as well as on the American Marketing Association’s Alaska Chapter 2023-2024 Board of Directors.
John Coss
Business Retention & Expansion Manager
John Coss is the Business Expansion and Retention Manager at the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), where he leads initiatives to support and grow Anchorage’s business community. John works alongside AEDC members and community partners to develop strategies that address local business needs and promote economic growth in the region.
John holds a degree in Economics from the University of Portland and brings a diverse background in policy advising, economic analysis, and data management to the role. A lifelong Alaskan, John enjoys fishing, hiking, and kayaking.