UAF Fairbanks Tall Timbers Series 2024: An Evening with Jack Wilbur

The Fairbanks Tall Timber series honors those who have served the Fairbanks community well. Join veteran newsman Robert Hannon as he interviews Jack Wilbur. Jack Wilbur is a fourth-generation Fairbanks resident. Born and raised in Fairbanks, Jack attended Lathrop High School and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Jack began his career with Design Alaska in 1975 as a Mechanical Engineering Assistant. He became the Lead Mechanical Engineer in 1980 and was President of the firm from 1995 to 2014. He is currently Design Alaska’s Chief Financial Officer. Jack is proud of his pioneer heritage. He believes that there is no better place to live and raise a family than Fairbanks and that community service is an obligation to the communities in which we live. Jack serves the community as Board President for Fairbanks Ski Coalition (the non-profit corporation that operates Ski Land) and as a member of the Fairbanks Gas Utility and Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra Boards of Directors. Jack and his wife, Carol, were honored by the Boy Scouts of America – Midnight Sun Council as the Distinguished Citizens of 2024.