Meet Nadra Angerman, a lifelong Alaskan with a passion for emerging technology, natural resources, economic development and tourism. As Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Development at Chinook Shores, Inc. and  Apex Holdings, she combines three decades of sales and marketing experience with her entrepreneurial spirit, to foster local economic development in Ketchikan.

Nadra believes in the importance of establishing a healthy independent tourism industry while balancing the needs of Southeast Alaska’s thriving cruise industry. By promoting longer stays at hotels and lodges, she fosters lasting friendships among guests and local economies. Nadra’s strength in public relations, corporate communication, and advertising at regional, national and international levels has allowed her to develop successful promotional campaigns for various industries.

Nadra’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through her work. Her contributions to the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Marine Trade Association, as well as her previous role on the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, reflect her unwavering commitment to stakeholders’ needs.

Nadra holds a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University. In her spare time she volunteers as an Advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Meet Jeffrey Wedekind, the entrepreneur and mastermind behind Chinook Shores, Inc. Based in Ketchikan, Alaska, Jeff brings over 30 years of experience in the fishing and engineering industries. His expertise spans different sectors that include construction and land development as well as marine, highways and underground utilities.

Jeff Wedekind’s introduction to the Alaska fishing industry began in the late 70’s as a crew member on the F/V’s Crane and Westward. 

He later financed his way through college working on trollers, seiners, long-liners, tenders and crabbers from the Gulf of Alaska to the Bering Sea. Upon receiving a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Oregon Institute of Technology in 1989, he worked for engineering firms and construction companies where he managed high profile commercial construction and land development projects such as marine facilities, highways, rural roads and underground utilities – including Pier 25 – a marine facility he designed and developed. 

In 2005, Jeff founded Chinook Shores, Inc. in Ketchikan — a fishing lodge he built from the ground up. He is a member of the National Association of Charterboat Operators (NACO), Southeast Alaska Guides Organization (SEAGO) and currently serves as a board member of the Alaska Charter Association (ACA). Jeff actively maintains his United States Coast Guard (USCG) Master 100 Ton Captain’s License while offering guided and self-guided sport fishing opportunities to the guests at his lodge.

With a strong work ethic and clear vision, Jeffrey Wedekind continues to lead Chinook Shores, Inc. in providing unforgettable sport-fishing experiences to his guests.

Meet Soren Heinecke, a facilities and equipment specialist with extensive experience in the marine industry. A new career opportunity brought him to Alaska in 2013, where his career began as a crew member on long-liners, pot cod boats, tenders, and crabbers in the Gulf and Bering Sea.

Soren later developed a passion for sportfishing and tugboating and has worked in various key positions, ranging from dockhand and sportfishing guide in Ketchikan to chief engineer at both Island Tug & Barge and Western Towboat. His skills and experience even led him to the construction of a 220-feet float dock for the Pier 25 marine facility as a contracted dock builder in Spring 2020.

In 2023, Soren accepted the position of Facilities and Equipment Manager at Chinook Shores Lodge, where he puts his certifications and qualifications, including Designated Duty Engineer (DDE) 4000 HP, Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) Six-Pack License, 100 Ton Master Near Coastal, 200 Ton Mate Near Coastal, and many other USCG and FCC credentials, to full use. Soren continues to maintain his Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) for tourism and transportation opportunities throughout Southeast Alaska.

Soren’s extensive professional background has given him the ability to provide guests at the Chinook Shores Lodge with an unparalleled level of service and expertise. He is a firm believer in sustainable marine practices and is dedicated to environmental protection and personal safety at sea.

Meet McKinley Kellogg, a marine scientist passionate about the health of our fisheries as well as the success and longevity of Southeast Alaska’s sportfishing industry. 

McKinley’s passion for Southeast Alaska’s sportfishing industry began in highschool when she accepted a seasonal position working as a dockhand at Chinook Shores Lodge. She continued to spend her summers working as lead dockhand and seafood processor throughout college while she earned a B.S in Environmental Science from Western Washington University. 

As a marine scientist, McKinley spent time working collaboratively with ADF&G and commercial fishermen to monitor crab populations including opilio, bairdi, and king crab species in the Bering Sea.

After conducting field research onboard commercial crabbers as far north as the Pribilof Islands, McKinley accepted a year round position at Chinook Shores Lodge and made her return to Southeast Alaska.

As Operations Manager at the lodge, McKinley continues to combine her passions for industry and marine sustainability. Supervising a team of eight guest services representatives, dockhands and seafood processors, McKinley works to provide lodge guests with unforgettable fishing experiences at Chinook Shores Lodge while ensuring compliance with ADF&G annual sportfishing regulations.