OUR LEADERSHIP NATE VREELAND
NATE VREELAND
PREPAREDNESS MANAGER
MEET NATE VREELAND
Nate Vreeland is the Preparedness Manager at Alaska Chadux̂ Network, returning to the organization where he had previously worked for 7 years as a Spill Response Technician. He is responsible for overseeing emergency response planning, training, and managing resources ensuring the company and its members are prepared for potential spills and compliant with regulatory standards. During his time away from Chadux̂, Nate worked for 5 years performing facility maintenance at a remote salmon hatchery on Afognak Island near Kodiak. Prior to his involvement with Chadux̂ he worked for the Forest Service and Park Service for 10 years in trail and cabin maintenance and as a wildland firefighter. With his diverse experience, Nate brings strong expertise in spill response, remote logistics, and operational coordination to his role at Chadux̂.
Our Philosophy
• “Prevention Focused – Response Ready”
"Our various programs are approached holistically as a balance of risk mitigation measures and response capabilities."
"ACN continuously drives industry to higher standards, helping to form policies that better protect the environment and raise the bar for response organizations in Western Alaska."
"Our primary goals are the safety of people, assets, and the protection of the environment for vessels and facilities operating in Alaska while meeting environmental regulatory compliance requirements. "