Board of Directors
Ian Fisk is the Chairman of the Board of the Juneau Park Foundation. He was born in Anchorage and raised in Juneau where he graduated in 1989 from JDHS. He has a bachelors degree in Geography from the University of Oregon, worked in various capacities at the Alaska State Legislature for over twenty years, ran a commercial fishing business, and is currently employed as a pilot with Alaska Seaplanes. Ian volunteers with JPF because he believes healthy park facilities are an integral part of the city of Juneau that benefit all citizens, and he wants to see Juneau develop a regional scale park that can help attract visitors and new residents to the Capital City.
Alida Bus has been a Juneau area parks enthusiast her entire life. She has fond memories of playing soccer in the dirt at Melvin Park, sinking into the muskeg in Amalga Meadows along the Horse Tram Trail, and during college, leading tourists to Homestead Park for views of town. Lately, she enjoys playing with her nephew at the Rotary Park playground and running the Treadwell Ditch trail.
She has a B.S. in natural resources recreation and tourism, and an M.P.A. She’s worked in and around the Alaska Legislature over the past decade, and is currently a healthcare program coordinator for the State of Alaska. In 2011, she co-founded Mudrooms, Juneau’s live storytelling event.
Amy Dressel grew up outside in Northern Colorado and spent years exploring and learning throughout the Midwest. She moved to Juneau over 20 years ago to enjoy some water with her mountains and loves being able to explore all the wonders Alaska has to offer. She also likes being an advocate for children ( including making sure they have safe places to play and explore) as well as being around her dogs. Amy also enjoys movies, music, medicine and wearable art. She is excited to see the Juneau Park Foundation “ be all it can be”. Amy is currently working her way thru visits to all the National Parks!!
Cathy Muñoz grew up in Juneau. Since childhood, she has enjoyed Juneau’s trail system and outdoor opportunities. While serving Juneau on the Assembly and in the House of Representatives, outdoor recreation was always a key focus. Today she spends free time in Juneau and Tenakee with her family exploring, gardening and having fun. “It’s great to be a part of JPF bringing people and resources together to connect Juneauites to our recreational treasures.”
John Pugh is the retired Chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast, where he worked for 26 years. He also spent 15 years working in health and social services, which culminated in his appointment by Governor Bill Sheffield as Commissioner of the department.
John has served on numerous local and state boards and commissions throughout his career. He was a founding board member of the Mental Health Trust and served on the board for 11 years including three as Chair. He also served 19 years as a Director on the University of Alaska Foundation. He joined the board of the Juneau Community foundation in 2018. He is a founding member of the Juneau Park Foundation and serves as Vice Chair of the board.
John and his wife, Margaret, moved to Juneau in 1978 from Anchorage. They raised two children in Juneau and enjoy spending time with their four granddaughters.
William Sarandria, Billy, is the newest board member of the Juneau Parks Foundation. Billy is originally from Naknek, Alaska where he grew up in a commercial fishing family. Billy eventually moved to Juneau and graduated from JDHS. Billy currently works as a math teacher in the JSD at Yaakoosge Daakahidi High School. Billy is a father of two beautiful children that he looks forward to raising here in Alaska. Billy was drawn to volunteering for the Juneau Parks Foundation because he wants to see the community of Juneau continue engaging with the incredible spaces that are available for generations to come.