For over thirty years, Karen Jordan has helped her clients prepare for the future. Karen’s dedication, expertise and creative approach to pension plan design set her apart in a continually evolving industry. Karen is a Certified Pension Consultant (CPC), a Qualified Pension Administer (QPA), a Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA), and an Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA). She has been the president of Alaska Pension Services since 1985.

Looking for new adventures, Karen made the journey to Alaska in 1979 with a BS in Mathematics and seven years experience in the pension business at William M. Mercer, Inc. of Minneapolis. She joined APS in 1982, where she continues to help clients navigate the challenges of retirement planning. Karen was past President of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and continues to serve on its standing committees. She is the 2008 ASPPA Harry T. Eidson Founders Award Recipient, the highest award given by ASPPA. She is also a frequent speaker locally and nationally on retirement plan issues.

In 1998, Karen was appointed by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives as a delegate to the National Summit on Retirement Savings. She is a founder of the Anchorage ERISA Forum, past president of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council and currently serves on the Investment Advisory Commission of the Municipality of Anchorage. Karen is a member of the Anchorage East Rotary Club and serves on the Board Development Committee of Girl Scouts Alaska.

Karen is an active member of the Anchorage community, competing with Alyeska Ski Club Masters and swimming with the Alaska Club Masters. She also enjoys golfing and reading.

As an owner of APS, Duane Mayer has been putting his extensive knowledge and experience to work for Alaskan businesses and their employees since 1986. Duane also has the unique distinction of being the only pension actuary practicing in Alaska. He takes the time to share his technical expertise, empowering clients to make informed decisions about the future. Duane is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, an Enrolled Actuary under ERISA, and has served as Chairman of the Enrolled Actuaries Examination Committee.

In the summer of 1986, Duane answered Karen’s call for a business partner, packed up his family and set out for new challenges in Anchorage. His experience in the pension business began in 1974, working with Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company and includes six years as chief actuary with Facciani & Company in Cleveland, Ohio. Duane is a frequent speaker at various national actuarial conferences and a leader in his field, continually advocating for his clients. In 2005 Duane and his family relocated to Boise, Idaho in a move that has been largely transparent to our clients and advisors. Duane now telecomuutes from Boise, is fully connected to our computer and telephone systems, and commutes to Anchorage on a regular basis.

Duane's favorite hobby is collecting baseball cards and he also enjoys camping, hiking, playing cribbage and spending time with his family.