RCA Welcomes Commissioner Mark Johnston
Commissioner Mark Johnston was appointed to the commission by
Governor Mike Dunleavy in December 2024. Before his appointment,
Commissioner Johnston had more than 45 years of experience in both the
private and public sectors. Commissioner Johnston has prior experience
with utility regulation at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and
Alaska Public Utility Commission. Commissioner Johnston worked at
State organizations including Alaska Railroad, Alaska Commission on
Postsecondary Education, and with the University of Alaska Anchorage –
College of Health. He held senior management positions with electric
utilities, financial institutions, and an insurance agency. Commissioner
Johnston served on non-profit boards including Anchorage Neighborhood
Health Center, Anchorage Montessori School, and ML&P Asset
Retirement Obligation Investment.
Commissioner Johnston received his B.A. in Business Administration, with
an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Nevada in 1990. He is a
Certified Public Accountant licensed in Alaska. Commissioner Johnston
has been married to his wife Jean for 21 years. They have a daughter,
son, and four grandchildren.
Date Issued: 12/17/2024