Dave Cruz

OPINION: In 1976, Alaskans were wise enough to start saving in years of plenty to prepare for years of lean. Lean is upon us.

Our family came to Alaska in 1931. I grew up here and went straight from high school to work on the trans-Alaska pipeline. I built my career and my company on Alaska oil. My roots are in Alaska, my family is in Alaska, my business is based in Alaska ... I'm not going anywhere.