Fairbanks, Alaska. Doyon Utilities, LLC (DU), recognized the retirement of Senior Vice President, Shayne Coiley, yesterday 7 January 2026, marking the conclusion of a distinguished 50-year career in the utility industry and 18 years of service as a founding member of the organization.
Shayne Coiley has helped lead the organization since its beginning 18 years ago, leaving a lasting imprint on its culture, strategic direction, and operational excellence. His retirement marks the culmination of a career defined by leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to public service.
As Senior Vice President, Coiley shaped the strategic vision of the organization, guiding operational and administrative initiatives that strengthened asset management, modernized infrastructure, and advanced technology systems. He provided executive oversight of 12 operating utilities, ensuring compliance with government contracts, environmental and safety regulations, labor agreements, and engineering and operational standards, while supporting long-term business development and organizational success.
“Shayne played a pivotal role in building this organization and guiding it through nearly two decades of growth and change. As a founding member and Senior Vice President, he brought deep industry knowledge, steady leadership, and a clear sense of purpose that strengthened our operations and positioned the company for long-term success. His 50-year career represents the very best of public service in the utility industry,” said Lou Florence, CEO/President of Doyon Utilities.
Prior to this role, Shayne served as Vice President of Project Development, where he led a five-year capital improvement program and directed an annual project delivery portfolio exceeding $100 million. His leadership ensured the successful planning, design, construction, and commissioning of critical utility infrastructure supporting multiple military installations. Earlier, as Utility Site Manager at Fort Wainwright, he oversaw daily operations of water, wastewater, electrical, and heat distribution systems, including a coal-fired cogeneration plant that served as a cornerstone of installation reliability.
Shayne’s career began in the field, working his way up from Apprentice and Journeyman Lineman to Line Foreman, Construction Manager, and Operations Manager. His early years with Barrow Utilities & Electric Cooperative were marked by hands-on leadership in power generation, electrical and natural gas distribution, water production, fleet maintenance, budgeting, and labor relations. This strong foundation in field operations shaped his practical, people-centered leadership style throughout his career.
“It has been a privilege to be part of this organization since its inception and to work alongside so many dedicated professionals,” said Shayne Coiley. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and grateful for the opportunity to serve our customers and communities throughout my career.”
Following Coiley’s initial retirement announcement in 2025, Tina Ko was selected as his successor and recently assumed duties as the Chief Operating Officer.
Headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska, Doyon Utilities, LLC serves over 55,000 Soldiers, Airmen, families, and DOD civilians at Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. With a service area larger than the state of Delaware, DU is Alaska’s third largest utility company in terms of utility infrastructure. DU took over ownership and operation of the twelve utilities at Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely, and Fort Richardson, Alaska in August 2008 in the largest Utilities Privatization (UP) contract awarded by the Department of Defense (DoD) to date. DU is equally owned by Doyon Limited, Interior Alaska’s Regional Native Corporation, and Corix, a North American energy company headquartered in Vancouver, B.C.
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