Arthur Miller.

Once each, if anyone was wondering how many times Chugach Electric Association CEO Arthur Miller has seen Death of a Salesman and The Crucible by the same-named playwright.

After more than thirty years with the state's largest electric utility, Miller stepped up to become number-one man in 2022. He comes to the industry with a degree in regulatory economics, which he applied at the Baby Bell telecom now named Qwest before he moved to Alaska in 1990.

Miller had a good dream, once, of becoming an emergency room physician, drawn by the fast-paced, high intensity environment while helping people at the same time. Now he helps people sixty times every second--the freguency of alternating current that Chugach Electric steadily supplies for its member-customers and Railbelt counterparts. Overseeing such a complex operation and ensuring its reliability and affordability is a duty Miller takes seriously.

Alaska Business: What do you do in your free time? Arthur Miller: I enjoy reading, boating in Prince William Sound, kayaking, mountain biking, running, hiking, meeting up with friends, mechanical tinkering.

AB: Is there a skill you're currently developing or have always wanted to learn?

Miller: I have always wanted to learn how to weld, especially with aluminum. Building an aluminum boat, making specialized tools, and making metal artwork would be a lot of fun.

AB: What's the most daring thing you've ever done? Miller: I climbed Denali when I was 18 years old. We started from Wonder Lake, crossed the McKinley River, and hiked 20 miles to the base before starting up the mountain. It took thirty-three days round trip to the top and back, with a five-day storm...