Frontiersman under new leadership

WASILLA — There’s a new face at the Frontiersman.

Anderson most recently worked as advertising director at the Montrose Daily Press in Montrose, Colorado, where he was key to several successful revenue concepts including three yearly editions of the high school sports preview, Valley Health, Valley Living magazine, the official visitor guide of Montrose, Visit Montrose, and a TMC product called Montrose County Shopper. Prior to joining Wick in 2004, Anderson worked in the retail store industry for 19 years, including 16 in store management. He also served three years in the U.S. Army.

“I am looking forward to working with the great team already in place at the Frontiersman and can not wait to see what the future holds for your community newspaper,” Anderson said.

Anderson and his wife have three children, Jonathon, Matthew and Victoria, as well as two grandchildren, Landon and Joey. He has been active in local youth sports programs in Delta, Colorado, including starting a youth football program in 2004 that is still active today. He enjoys gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Anderson replaces Mark Kelsey, who stepped down after more than four years as publisher last month.

“We’re excited for this next chapter at the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman and for Dennis Anderson,” Wick said. “Anderson will be a marvelous leader helping steward the organization, through dynamic information that will keep the community engaged and informed, and assisting local merchants in ways to develop their brand and message to customers.”

Anderson spent a week in Alaska earlier this month familiarizing himself with the area, and said he’s excited to become a part of the Mat-Su community.

“The opportunity to come to the Mat-Su Valley as the publisher of the Frontiersman is quite an honor,” Anderson said. “The area is breathtaking and my wife Melissa and I are beyond excited. The people I met in my short visit were very friendly and welcoming.”

Wick said he thinks Anderson will be a great fit in the Valley, which is the fastest-growing area of Alaska.

“The Mat-Su Valley is an amazing place, and Wick Communications is excited about the opportunities that exist in the market,” Wick said. “The Frontiersman embodies the independence which exists there, and we will continue to foster that spirit in our pages – both news and digital.”

Anderson’s first day on the job will be Monday, April 25.