After graduating from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1995, Sue served as Operations Officer aboard the buoy tender USCGC Papaw, followed by a tour as Operations Officer at Vessel Traffic Service Houston/Galveston. Sue then enjoyed 14 years as an educator after moving to Juneau, AK with her husband Matt and three daughters in 2003. Apart from an adventurous three years in Valdez, AK serving as CG Ombudsman, Sue has made Juneau her home. In 2016, combining her love for outdoor athletics and her interest in SE AK History, Sue became a pedicab tour guide, providing service to cruise ship visitors along the docks and streets of historic downtown Juneau. Sue answered the call and became ERLPA’s first Executive Director in 2018. Her interest in Eldred Rock stems from her roots in maritime tradition, teaching Alaska history, serving her community, and immersion in the wild beauty of SE AK.
Sue York, Executive Director (Term: Jan-Dec 2024)
