Technology is our expertise.
Humanizing Technology is our purpose.

With over 25 years of experience in IT, engineering, and telecommunications, Andy brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership to everything we do.

Andy has led teams across sales, operations, and technical roles at local, national, and global levels. At Alasconnect, he champions technology as a business driver, focusing on cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation to help Alaska organizations stay secure, efficient, and future-ready.

EJ serves on Alasconnect’s Executive Team as the VP of Operations. He leads the teams and processes that ensure our customers receive reliable, secure IT solutions every day.

While in the Air Force, EJ traveled the world as a Security Forces leader, providing protection across Italy, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Germany, and Japan before settling into IT Operations. EJ has developed, launched, and led over $700 million in programs globally across healthcare, academia, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Dan has been part of the Alasconnect team for three years. Born and raised in Alaska, he has been in the technology space since graduating from college. He has always believed that technology adoption should come with a plan to improve business workflows and productivity, not become an obstacle.

At Alasconnect, Dan works closely with businesses across Alaska to understand their unique challenges and connect them with technology solutions that support growth, efficiency, and long-term success.

With more than 30 years of experience in technology and telecommunications, Erik Buhl helps Alaska businesses navigate complex technology decisions with confidence. His background includes managed services, carrier services, cloud and data center solutions, hardware, software, and IT consulting, giving him a broad perspective on the challenges organizations face today.

As Enterprise Sales Manager, Erik works closely with businesses across Alaska to understand their goals, identify risks, and develop technology strategies that support growth, security, and operational resilience. Whether helping organizations strengthen cybersecurity, modernize infrastructure, or prepare for unexpected disruptions, Erik is focused on delivering practical solutions that help businesses stay connected and productive.

Strong technology solutions start with experienced leaders who understand the importance of reliability, security, and operational excellence. Michael Patz is the Vice President of Engineering at Alasconnect, where he has spent the past three years leading data center operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and client technical success initiatives.

Prior to joining Alasconnect, he served for nine years as Director of Operations and Engineering at MTA, overseeing business and residential connectivity services as well as carrier interconnections with national and international telecommunications providers.

Before his civilian career, Michael retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service as an IT Superintendent, where he led hundreds of Airmen and was responsible for maintaining mission-critical communications systems supporting billion-dollar defense platforms.