Anchorage Industries- Manufacturing
By The Numbers
$1.3 Billion
Alaska’s manufacturing exports for 2023
#1
In 2022, Alaska led the nation in seafood exports
6%
Increase in manufacturing jobs from last year
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 mountains, trails, people, and professional opportunities.